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COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LOG4743 Information Systems for Logistics Management Spring 3 0 3 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi LEVENT AKSOY
Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA
Recommended Optional Program Components: online text material
Course Objectives: This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of Management Information Systems in the modern business environment. New trends and innovations in the information and communication technologies are also discussed. Students are expected to create a new e-commerce business plan/idea during this course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Be familiar of basic terminology for Information Systems and Technology (IS/IT).
II. Importance of Information systems in logistics systems.
III. Show the relation between ethics, privacy, security and information systems.
IV. Define data, knowledge, information and data management systems.
V. Able to create a working database using a DBMS.
VI. Define telecommunication technology.
VII. Define e-commerce, e-business and new businesses.
VIII. Relate logistics processes with e-business processes.

Course Content

What is an information system, components of information system, current information technologies, importance of IS/IT in logistics.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Be familiar of basic terminology for Information Systems and Technology (IS/IT). Pre-reading and internet search
2) Importance of Information systems in modern businesses Internet search
3) Define data, knowledge, information and data management systems.
4) Database Management System (DBMS) implementation Lab hour
5) Networks, and telecommunication.
6) Internet and Internet Protocol
7) E-commerce and e-business. Internet search
8) Mobility and new business models.
9) Review
10) Information systems in logistics.
11) Information systems, management and decision making.
12) Show the relation between ethics, privacy, security and information systems.
13) Project presentations
14) Project presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Haag, S. and Cummings, M., Information System Essentials, 3rd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2009.
References: Introduction to Information Systems, by R. K. Rainer and C. G. Cegielski, Wiley, 2011.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 1 % 10
Quizzes 6 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 20
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory 1 1
Application 2 8
Study Hours Out of Class 14 91
Presentations / Seminar 1 1
Project 7 22
Midterms 1 2
Jury 1 2
Total Workload 169

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 2
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. 3
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.