To Introduce Ethic Concept
Teaching the Ethical Concerns in IT Sector
To teach the students the importance of the responsibilities of the tasks they will undertake during the next business life after graduationGiving the necessary knowledge about Intellectural Property
To introduce Code of Ethic Concept
Teaching the legislation in IT (in Turkey)
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Ethics in Information Technology 5e
ISBN-13: 9781285197159 / ISBN-10: 1285197151
George Reynolds, Strayer University
480pp
Published by Cengage Learning, 2015
Other Sources
Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases, 3 rd edition, Harris, Pritchard and Rabins, Cengage Learning, 2009
Introduction to Information Technology Law, 6 th edition, David Bainbridge, Pearson, 2008
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Ethics
Presentation, Discussion
2. Week
Introduction to Ethics
Presentation, Discussion
3. Week
Ethics for IT Sector and Workers
Presentation, Discussion
4. Week
Ethical leadership
Presentation, Discussion
5. Week
Computer and Internet Crimes
Presentation, Discussion
6. Week
Computer and Internet Crimes
Presentation, Discussion
7. Week
Midterm
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8. Week
Privacy
Presentation, Discussion
9. Week
Privacy
Presentation, Discussion
10. Week
Electronic Signature
Presentation, Discussion
11. Week
Intellectual Property Rights
Presentation, Discussion
12. Week
Intellectual Property Rights
Presentation, Discussion
13. Week
Business Ethics
Presentation, Discussion
14. Week
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Quizzes
3
15
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
15
Final Exam
1
45
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To locate, describe and apply the content of at least one example of a law (state, national, or international) dealing with engineering ethics
LO-2
To locate, describe and apply the content of the code of ethics/conduct of at least one professional society.
LO-3
To prepare, describe and defend their own personal definition of what makes for an ethical engineer.
LO-4
To describe and explain historical, legal, professional and personal reasons why legal and professional definitions of ethics exist.
LO-5
To describe the benefits that are expected to arise from acting ethically.
LO-6
To identify the ethical dilemmas implicit in a newspaper article or similarly general document.
LO-7
To name at least two possible actions that could be taken in response to given ethical dilemma. Describe and evaluate the probable consequences of these actions.
