MECHATRONICS 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
SEN4504 Management Information Systems Fall 3 0 3 6
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: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Instructor BARIŞ YÜCE
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. ADEM KARAHOCA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to motivate students to teach them the role of Information Systems in organizations. MIS topics related with computer technologies, information development, and impact of information systems on business organization for organization information architectures. Course covers both technical and managerial issues.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Describe information systems in the enterprise
2. Describe information systems organizations
3. Analyze ethical and social issues
4. Analyze managing hardware and software assets
5. Analyze managing data resources
6. Describe managing knowledge
7. Apply management decision making
8. Define the business value of systems
9. Analyze information systems security control

Course Content

The course content is composed of managing the digital firm, information systems in the enterprise, information systems, organizations, management, and strategy, the digital firm: electronic business and electronic commerce, ethical and social issues in the digital firm, managing hardware and software assets, managing data resources, the internet and the new information technology infrastructure, managing knowledge for the digital firm, enhancing management decision making for the digital firm, understanding the business value of systems and managing change, information systems security and control.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Managing the Digital Firm
2) Information Systems in the Enterprise
3) Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy
4) The Digital Firm: Electronic Business and Electronic Commerce
5) Ethical and Social Issues in the Digital Firm
6) Managing Hardware and Software Assets
7) Managing Data Resources
8) Managing Data Resources / Midterm I
9) The Internet and the New Information Technology Infrastructure
10) Managing Knowledge for the Digital Firm
11) Enhancing Management Decision Making for the Digital Firm
12) Enhancing Management Decision Making for the Digital Firm / Midterm II
13) Understanding the Business Value of Systems and Managing Change
14) Information Systems Security and Control

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Laudon, J., Laudon,K., “Management Information Systems”, McGraw Hill, 2008
References: Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 3 6 18
Quizzes 2 3 6
Midterms 2 15 30
Final 1 17 17
Total Workload 113

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.