BUSINESS AND INFORMATIC ETICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YBS319	BUSINESS AND INFORMATIC ETICS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to inform the students about the social and moral discussions related to their professions, to introduce and express their opinions by introducing different opinions and approaches on these issues.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as concepts, ethical theories, professional ethics, rules of professional behaviour, responsibility, privacy, data protection, intellectual property, copyrights, patents, license agreements, cybercrimes and social impacts of information technology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Know the ethical and moral issues.
Behave in accordance with ethical behaviour in his/her field.
Express the moral opinion about informatics orally and in writing.
Integrate the ethical and exemplary business applications into their work-flow.
Assess the meaning of moral values in business behaviour.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Literature Review	Understanding ethical and social subjects regarding informatics systems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Literature Review	Ethical concepts in information era	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Literature Review	Principal technological tendencies causing ethical problems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Literature Review	Basic concepts; responsibility, accountability, liability	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Literature Review	Ethical analysis	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Literature Review	Candidate ethical principles	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	Professional behaviour rules	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Literature Review	Ethical dilemma in the real world	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Literature Review	Personal privacy and freedom in internet	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Literature Review	Property rights: intellectual property	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Literature Review	System quality: data quality and system errors	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Literature Review	Life quality: objectivity, Access and limits	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Literature Review	Cybercrimes and misuse of them	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Turan, M. (2016). Bilisim Hukuku. Seckin Publications.
Dedeoglu, G. (2009). Etik ve Bilisim. Etki Publications.
Tavani, H. T. (2011). Ethics and technology: Controversies, questions, and strategies for ethical computing. John Wiley & Sons.
Avsar, Z., & Ongoren, G. (2010). Bilisim hukuku. Turkiye Bankalar Birligi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
4	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
5	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	125