ARCHITECTURE
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 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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.