INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ETHICS AND LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
COM315	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 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	Assoc.Prof. SERKAN GÖNEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	While developments in the field of information technology and technology—particularly in recent years—have offered humanity significant opportunities, they have also created a new environment for criminals. In this field, where terms such as “cyberspace” and “cyber environment” are commonly used, criminals can easily and often free of charge access vast criminal resources. For this reason, criminals are rapidly shifting from the physical to the cyber environment. Key factors driving this shift include delays in establishing legal definitions for this new criminal environment, relatively lenient criminal penalties, and the difficulty of identifying perpetrators. Accordingly, this course aims to equip students with knowledge about crimes committed in the field of information technology.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to Cybercrimes, Unauthorized Access to and Persistence in a Computer System, Interference with, Disruption of, or Destruction or Alteration of Data in a Computer System, Fraudulent Use of Bank and Credit Cards, Internet Fraud, Searching, Copying, and Seizing Computers, Computer Programs, and Records, Expert Witness Services in the Field of Information Security, Law No. 5561 and Internet Access Restrictions, E-Commerce Law, Protection of Personal Data (KVKK), Liability of Internet Service Providers, The Concept of Data and the Protection of Personal Data, A Comparative Analysis of Information Technology Law, the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime and the Council of Europe Guidelines on Digital Evidence, Fundamentals of Forensic Computing, Environments Where Evidence May Be Found, Forensic Computing Tools, Traffic Analysis; Analysis 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)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, analyze, design, model and solve complex engineering problems based on engineering, science and mathematics fundamentals

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs, taking into account global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors as well as public health, safety and well-being

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering and make informed decisions considering the impact of engineering solutions in their global, economic, environmental and social contexts

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering and make informed decisions considering the impact of engineering solutions in their global, economic, environmental and social contexts

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to acquire new knowledge and find ways to apply it when necessary, using appropriate learning strategies

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work effectively in a team where its members lead together, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and meet goals

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and apply engineering principles to draw conclusions

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