Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| TEXTILE ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | TLZ109 |
| Name | Ethics in Engineering |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. RAMAZAN TUĞRUL OĞULATA |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. RAMAZAN TUĞRUL OĞULATA
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
In general, the aim of this course is emphasizing the importance and necessity of ethics aimed to raise awareness of the students in this regard. In addition, it is also aimed to exemplify the scope of ethics in engineering applications, importance it gained, with examples of possible problems and suggested solutions and get the prospective engineers advocate ethical values in their professional life.
Course Content
Definition of Ethics, and the importance of the historical development of In practice, science ethics, ethics, implementation issues, Basic issues of ethics and the importance of ethics in management , Expected to comply with the ethical principles and samples from management, and examples of unethical behavior in management, the importance of ethics training, the necessity and content of the importance of engineering ethics, historical development, engineering ethics principles, ethical theories and the engineering approach, evaluation of engineering institutions in terms of ethics and disclosure and examples, ethics and globalization, engineering integrity, responsibility, and examples of engineering, be addressed ethical issues in engineering.
Course Precondition
no condition
Resources
Oğulata R. Tuğrul, Engineering Ethics, Gazi Publishing House 2021
Notes
Ethics books
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Have knowledge about the concept of ethics. |
| LO02 | Define ethical problems. |
| LO03 | Learns ethical values. |
| LO04 | Learns the ethical problems and solutions in engineering, especially textile engineering. |
| LO05 | Understand the importance of ethics in engineering applications |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and subjects specific to the Textile Engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems. | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems in the field of Textile Engineering; and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In Textile Engineering, the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Textile Engineering applications; the ability to effectively use information technologies. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In the field of Textile Engineering, the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary (Textile Engineering) and multidisciplinary teams; independent work skills. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effective verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write and understand written reports effectively in the field of Textile Engineering, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information in the field of Textile Engineering, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously update oneself. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Adherence to ethical principles, knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities in the field of Textile Engineering, and standards used in engineering practices. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In the field of Textile Engineering, knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; and knowledge of sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of Textile Engineering applications on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary challenges facing the field of Textile Engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of Textile Engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and the importance of the historical development of ethics | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Ethics as the science of practise, ethics implementation issues | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | The key issues of ethics | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | The importance of ethics in management | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Expected to comply with ethical principles in management and its examples | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Unethical behavior in management and examples | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | The importance, the need and the contents of ethics | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Repeating the topics covered in general | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The importance of engineering ethics and historical development | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Engineering Ethics Code | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Ethical theories and engineering approaches. | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Evaluation of ethics and institutions in terms of engineering and explanation with examples | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Ethics and globalization, engineering integrity, responsibility, and examples of engineering | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Be dealt with ethical issues in engineering | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Revision of the topics covered in general | Reading Textbooks and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Repeating the topics covered in general | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Repeating the topics covered in general | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||