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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0768 |
| Name | Artificial Intelligence and Ethics |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. GÜLAY HALİDİ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The objective of the course is to define the discipline and methods-dimensions of artificial intelligence, to specify its place-position in societal-institutional applications, and to articulate the ethical dimension of the use of artificial intelligence.
Course Content
The course content consists of the definition of the concept and discipline of artificial intelligence, its position in human life, other concepts that can be associated with artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence methods-products, current and potential application areas, the ethical dimension of artificial intelligence, and potential ethical issues.
Course Precondition
Resources
Halidi G. Tıpta Yapay Zeka Kullanımının Etik Boyutu. Danışman Kavas MV. Doktora Tıp Etiği Semineri, Ankara Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimler Enstitüsü, Ankara, 2019. Halidi G. Tıpta Yapay Zeka Kullanımının Etik Boyutu. Türkiye Biyoetik Dergisi, 2026; 13(2): 59-82.
Notes
Kurzweil R. İnsanlık 2.0: Tekilliğe Doğru İnsan Biyolojisini Aşan İnsan. Çeviren Şengel M. Üçüncü Baskı, İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları, 2018. Kurzweil R. İnsanlık 5.0: Yapay Zeka ile Kaynaştığımızda. Çeviren Yılmaz A. İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları, 2025.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the concept and discipline of artificial intelligence. |
| LO02 | Distinguishes between artificial intelligence and its associated concepts. |
| LO03 | Enumerates the characteristics and dimensions of artificial intelligence. |
| LO04 | Explains the position of artificial intelligence and AI-powered robots in human life. |
| LO05 | Summarizes artificial intelligence methods and their role in societal structures. |
| LO06 | Lists the application areas of artificial intelligence. |
| LO07 | Analyzes the ethical dimension of artificial intelligence. |
| LO08 | Identifies potential ethical issues regarding the use of artificial intelligence. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction and Explanation of the Course Flow | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | The Concept and Discipline of Artificial Intelligence, Concepts Associated with Artificial Intelligence | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Attributes and Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence, Its Position in Human Life | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | AI-Powered Robots and Their Position in the Societal Context | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Artificial Intelligence Methods and Their Role in Societal Structures I | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence Methods and Their Role in Societal Structures II | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Areas of Use for Artificial Intelligence I | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Areas of Use for Artificial Intelligence II | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Artificial Intelligence and Ethics | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 11 | The Ethical Dimension of Artificial Intelligence I | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma |
| 12 | The Ethical Dimension of Artificial Intelligence II | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | The Ethical Dimension of Artificial Intelligence IIII | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Potential Ethical Issues in the Use of Artificial Intelligence I | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 15 | Potential Ethical Issues in the Use of Artificial Intelligence II | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading of Lecture Notes and Resources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 79 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,16 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||