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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 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) Have sufficient background in mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering.
2) Use theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering together for engineering solutions.
3) Identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems, select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyse a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods in this direction.
5) Select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, and analyse and interpret results.
7) Work effectively both as an individual and as a multi-disciplinary team member.
8) Access information via conducting literature research, using databases and other resources
9) Follow the developments in science and technology and constantly update themself with an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.
10) Use information and communication technologies together with computer software with at least the European Computer License Advanced Level required by their field.
11) Communicate effectively, both verbal and written; know a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
12) Have an awareness of the universal and social impacts of engineering solutions and applications; know about entrepreneurship and innovation; and have an awareness of the problems of the age.
13) Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
14) Have an awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environment and work safety; know the legal consequences of engineering practices.