COMPUTER ETHICS AND LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
COM305	COMPUTER ETHICS AND LAW	5	2	2	2

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

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The developments in the field of information and technology, especially in recent years, have provided humanity with significant opportunities, but have also created a new environment for criminals. In this area, where various terms such as cyberspace, and cyber environment/area are used, criminals can access vast criminal resources very easily and mostly free of charge. For this reason, criminals are rapidly transitioning from the physical environment to the cyber environment. Among the important factors of this transition are the delay in the creation of legal definitions regarding the new criminal environment, the relatively low number of penal sanctions, and the difficulty of identifying the criminal. In this context, this course aims to provide students with information about crimes committed in the field of information.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to cybercrimes, Entering and staying in a computer system, Blocking, disrupting, destroying or changing data in a computer system, Abuse of bank and credit cards, Fraud over the Internet, Searching, copying and seizing computers, computer programs and files, Expertise in the Field of Information Security, Law No. 5561 and Internet access restrictions, Electronic Commerce Law, Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), Responsibility of Internet service providers, Concept of data and protection of personal data, Comparative examination of computer law, European Cybercrime Convention and Council of Europe Digital Evidence Guide, Fundamentals of computer forensics, Environments where evidence can be found, Computer forensics tools, Traffic analysis; Examination of Case Studies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Has the necessary knowledge in the field of computer engineering and software.
Can define information systems from technical, organizational, and managerial perspectives and understand their local, national, and global dimensions.
To be aware that information systems is a multidisciplinary field and can establish its relationship with other disciplines.
To be able to think analytically, use the knowledge and skills gained in the face of real life problems and produce solutions.
Can make technical and managerial contributions to informatics projects and take responsibility.
Follows the rapid change in the field of information technology and systems and constantly renews itself.
Can generate ideas for interdisciplinary studies and put these ideas into practice.
Knows programming logic and can use an up-to-date programming language.
To be able to analyze the needs for an information system and to master the processes in the analysis, design, and implementation stages of the database of the system.
Master the managerial/functional applications of enterprise information systems.
Can produce innovative and creative ideas and put these ideas into practice.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Cyber ​​Law and Cyber ​​Crimes (Basic Concepts, Definitions)	-
2	-	Cyber ​​Crimes and Example Cases	-
3	-	Cyber ​​Crimes and Their Types in Turkey and the World	-
4	-	Entering the Information System	-
5	-	Blocking, Disrupting, Destroying, or Changing the Information System	-
6	-	Abuse of Debit and Credit Cards; Online Fraud	-
7	-	Search, Copy, and Seizure of Computers, Computer Programs, and Files	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	European Convention on Cybercrime, Council of Europe Digital Evidence Guide and International Legislation	-
10	-	Law No. 5561 and Internet Access Blockages, Responsibilities of Internet Service Providers	-
11	-	Personal Data Protection Law (Concept of Data and Protection of Personal Data)	-
12	-	Electronic Commerce	-
13	-	Fundamentals of Computer Forensics, Environments where evidence can be found, Computer Forensics Tools	-
14	-	Intervention in Cyber ​​Crimes, and Crime Scene Investigation Expert Witness Legislation B	-
15	-	Preparation of Expert Report, Examination of Case Studies	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Adalı, E. (2017). Bilişim Etiği ve Hukuku. İTÜ Ulusal Yazılım Sertifikasyon Merkezi Yayını, İstanbul.
Çakır, H. ve Kılıç M. S. (2014). Güncel Tehdit: Siber Suçlar. Seçkin Yayınları, Ankara.
Goodman, M. (2016). Geleceğin Suçları, Dijital Dünyanın Karanlık Yüzü. Timaş Yayınları, İstanbul.
Ketizmen, M. (2008). Türk Ceza Hukukunda Bilişim Suçları. Adalet Yayınevi, Ankara.
Değirmenci, O. (2014). Ceza Muhakemesinde Sayısal (Dijital) Delil. Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Dülger, M.V. (2019). Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Hukuku. Hukuk Akademisi Yayınları, Ankara.
Dülger, M.V. (2018). Bilişim Suçları ve İnternet Hukuku. Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Dülger, M.V. (2018). Bilişim, Kişisel Verilerin Korunması ve İnternet Bilişim Mevzuatı. Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.

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	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of computer science and relates them to the groundwork of computer science.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from mathematics, probability, statistics and various other branches of life sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate computational model under reasonable constraints.
2	Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of computer science applications and develops appropriate solutions.
2	Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.
3	Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0