Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY and ETHICS | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Talip ALP |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Talip ALP |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | |
| Course Content | This course contains; Professional Ethics, Science Before Science: Mesopotamia and Egypt,Scientific Method & Lifelong Learning, The Land of the Greeks,Research Concept, The Debates in Plagiarism & Sustainable Development, The Roads to Baghdad,Safety, Risk and Design, Engineering Standards and 'Abbasid Baghdad: The House of Wisdom,Research Models and Social Responsibility, 'Spiritual Physick',Cross-cultural Engineering Ethics, From Baghdad to Central Asia,Data Collection & Ethical Leadership, The Cure of Ignorance,Intellectual Property & Innovation, Fatimid Cairo: The Science of Light,Professional Responsibility, Ayyubid and Mamluk Cairo: Healing,Ingenious Mechanical Devices & Sustainable Engineering,Workplace Cultures, Responsibilities And Rights, Islamic Technology,Cross-cultural Collaboration in Engineering, Al-Andalus,Engineering and Environmental Ethics in Modern Context & Lifelong Learning,Student Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| The student learn the development process of science and technology throughout history. | 14, 9 | A, E |
| The student understandsthe impact of political will, social philosophy, financial support, encouragement and stability on the development of science and technology with concrete examples. | 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| The student see that the welfare and independence of society can only be sustainable thanks to modern science and superior technology. | 14, 9 | A, E |
| The student is able to establish connections between contemporary science and technology, superior professional equipment and a successful economy in global competition. | 14, 9 | A, E |
| 5. Recognize scientific research techniques | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6. Evaluates the ethical rules in the publication process of scientific articles | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 7. Plans the research project preparation process | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 8. Applies ethical rules in scientific research and project preparation processes. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 9. Summarizes intellectual property rights | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Ethics, Science Before Science: Mesopotamia and Egypt | |
| 2 | Scientific Method & Lifelong Learning, The Land of the Greeks | |
| 3 | Research Concept, The Debates in Plagiarism & Sustainable Development, The Roads to Baghdad | |
| 4 | Safety, Risk and Design, Engineering Standards and 'Abbasid Baghdad: The House of Wisdom | |
| 5 | Research Models and Social Responsibility, 'Spiritual Physick' | |
| 6 | Cross-cultural Engineering Ethics, From Baghdad to Central Asia | |
| 7 | Data Collection & Ethical Leadership, The Cure of Ignorance | |
| 8 | Intellectual Property & Innovation, Fatimid Cairo: The Science of Light | |
| 9 | Professional Responsibility, Ayyubid and Mamluk Cairo: Healing | |
| 10 | Ingenious Mechanical Devices & Sustainable Engineering | |
| 11 | Workplace Cultures, Responsibilities And Rights, Islamic Technology | |
| 12 | Cross-cultural Collaboration in Engineering, Al-Andalus | |
| 13 | Engineering and Environmental Ethics in Modern Context & Lifelong Learning | |
| 14 | Student Presentations |
| Resources |
| John Freely , “Light from the East : How the Science of Medieval Islam Helped to Shape the Western World” Zhu, Qin. Ethics in engineering. New York, NY: McGraw Hill. Edited by Mike W. Martin & Roland Schinzinger, 2023. Whitbeck, Caroline. Ethics in engineering practice and research. Cambridge University Press, 2011. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ||||||
| 5 | 5. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. An ability to communicate effectively | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. A knowledge of contemporary issues | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 12 | 2 | 24 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 6 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 7 | 1 | 7 | |||
| General Exam | 7 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 45 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(45/30) | 2 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY and ETHICS | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Talip ALP |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Talip ALP |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | |
| Course Content | This course contains; Professional Ethics, Science Before Science: Mesopotamia and Egypt,Scientific Method & Lifelong Learning, The Land of the Greeks,Research Concept, The Debates in Plagiarism & Sustainable Development, The Roads to Baghdad,Safety, Risk and Design, Engineering Standards and 'Abbasid Baghdad: The House of Wisdom,Research Models and Social Responsibility, 'Spiritual Physick',Cross-cultural Engineering Ethics, From Baghdad to Central Asia,Data Collection & Ethical Leadership, The Cure of Ignorance,Intellectual Property & Innovation, Fatimid Cairo: The Science of Light,Professional Responsibility, Ayyubid and Mamluk Cairo: Healing,Ingenious Mechanical Devices & Sustainable Engineering,Workplace Cultures, Responsibilities And Rights, Islamic Technology,Cross-cultural Collaboration in Engineering, Al-Andalus,Engineering and Environmental Ethics in Modern Context & Lifelong Learning,Student Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| The student learn the development process of science and technology throughout history. | 14, 9 | A, E |
| The student understandsthe impact of political will, social philosophy, financial support, encouragement and stability on the development of science and technology with concrete examples. | 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| The student see that the welfare and independence of society can only be sustainable thanks to modern science and superior technology. | 14, 9 | A, E |
| The student is able to establish connections between contemporary science and technology, superior professional equipment and a successful economy in global competition. | 14, 9 | A, E |
| 5. Recognize scientific research techniques | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6. Evaluates the ethical rules in the publication process of scientific articles | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 7. Plans the research project preparation process | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 8. Applies ethical rules in scientific research and project preparation processes. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 9. Summarizes intellectual property rights | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Ethics, Science Before Science: Mesopotamia and Egypt | |
| 2 | Scientific Method & Lifelong Learning, The Land of the Greeks | |
| 3 | Research Concept, The Debates in Plagiarism & Sustainable Development, The Roads to Baghdad | |
| 4 | Safety, Risk and Design, Engineering Standards and 'Abbasid Baghdad: The House of Wisdom | |
| 5 | Research Models and Social Responsibility, 'Spiritual Physick' | |
| 6 | Cross-cultural Engineering Ethics, From Baghdad to Central Asia | |
| 7 | Data Collection & Ethical Leadership, The Cure of Ignorance | |
| 8 | Intellectual Property & Innovation, Fatimid Cairo: The Science of Light | |
| 9 | Professional Responsibility, Ayyubid and Mamluk Cairo: Healing | |
| 10 | Ingenious Mechanical Devices & Sustainable Engineering | |
| 11 | Workplace Cultures, Responsibilities And Rights, Islamic Technology | |
| 12 | Cross-cultural Collaboration in Engineering, Al-Andalus | |
| 13 | Engineering and Environmental Ethics in Modern Context & Lifelong Learning | |
| 14 | Student Presentations |
| Resources |
| John Freely , “Light from the East : How the Science of Medieval Islam Helped to Shape the Western World” Zhu, Qin. Ethics in engineering. New York, NY: McGraw Hill. Edited by Mike W. Martin & Roland Schinzinger, 2023. Whitbeck, Caroline. Ethics in engineering practice and research. Cambridge University Press, 2011. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ||||||
| 5 | 5. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. An ability to communicate effectively | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. A knowledge of contemporary issues | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |