ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS 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	Fall	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 electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9)	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.