CEN485 Computer and Information Ethics

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code CEN485
Name Computer and Information Ethics
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator


Course Goal

To create awareness in professional ethics and motivate for real life use

Course Content

History of computing, professional and ethical responsibilities, risks and liabilities of safety-critical systems, social implications of the Internet, computer crime, economic issues in computing.

Course Precondition

Information and Computer Ethics by Jocelyn O. Padallan

Resources

The Handbook of Information and Computer Ethics by Kenneth E. Himma, Herman T. Tavani

Notes

Information and Computer Ethics by Jocelyn O. Padallan


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Identify the ethical issues that relate to computer science
LO02 Understanding the importance of computer science and related fields on contemporary society.
LO03 Ability to research and write articles about a subject related to the social, legal and ethical effects of computer science
LO04 Understanding the importance of ethical principles that are related to computer science


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has capability in the fields of mathematics, science and computer that form the foundations of engineering
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies, formulates, and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques,
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyzes a system, its component, or process and designs under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements,gains the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice and information technologies effectively.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to design and to conduct experiments, to collect data, to analyze and to interpret results
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has ability to work effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams, take sresponsibility and builds self-confidence 3
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can access information,gains the ability to do resource research and uses information resources
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Awareness of the requirement of lifelong learning, to follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal ability
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to read and understand technical publications in at least one foreign language 2
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Professional and ethical responsibility, 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Awareness about project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety, and the legal implications of engineering applications, 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation, and knowledge of contemporary issues 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 History of Informatics Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
2 Social context of informatics Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Professional and ethical responsibilities Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Product safety and reliability Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Privacy Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Computer crime Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Internet Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Reviewing lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Social implications of the Internet Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Economical issues in informatics Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Case study Searching for a related case Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Reviewing ethical standards Collecting samples for existing standards Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Globalization Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Virtual reality and computer games ethics Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 The failure of IT Projects Reading related chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Reviewing lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Reviewing lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS