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MUH 101 - Engineering Principles and Ethics

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Computer Engineering · Undergraduate

ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sahra TİLKİ
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sahra TİLKİ

Course Content

To give basic information about the subjects within the scope of Computer and Electronics Engineering, to show the relationship of sub-fields with ethics, to introduce the research activities in the department, to teach the students written and verbal communication techniques.

To inform our students about engineering ethics in general,

To gain knowledge to solve ethical problems encountered in technological and scientific developments,

To inform about the basic fields of activity of the Computer and Electronics Engineering profession, the problems encountered and their solutions, and their application areas.

To introduce the profession from different perspectives by holding seminars where the graduates of the department, assistants, employers, senior and master's and doctoral students will tell their thoughts about the profession.

Core Area Distribution

(52) Engineering and Engineering Trades%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionCase StudyProblem Solving

Assessment & Evaluation

HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)14342
Out of Class Study Period14228
Midterm133
Quiz000
Assignment10440
Practice000
Final133

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1IntroductionIntroduction
2Engineering Principles and Ethics, Definition and Importance of Ethics in EngineeringEngineering Principles and Ethics, Definition and Importance of Ethics in Engineering
3Engineering as a Professionalism and ProfessionEngineering as a Professionalism and Profession
4Decision-Making Processes and Ethical Dilemmas in EngineeringDecision-Making Processes and Ethical Dilemmas in Engineering
5Professional Ethics RulesProfessional Ethics Rules
6Engineering Issues and DesignEngineering Issues and Design
7History of Ethical Theories and Ethical ProblemsHistory of Ethical Theories and Ethical Problems
8Midterm examMidterm exam
9The Importance of Written and Verbal Communication in EngineeringThe Importance of Written and Verbal Communication in Engineering
10Rights and Responsibilities of EngineersRights and Responsibilities of Engineers
11Information Technology Ethics: Basic Concepts and Problem AreasInformation Technology Ethics: Basic Concepts and Problem Areas
12Principles and Practices of Information Ethics in Turkey and the WorldPrinciples and Practices of Information Ethics in Turkey and the World
13Principles and Practices of Information Ethics in Turkey and the WorldPrinciples and Practices of Information Ethics in Turkey and the World
14Scientific Integrity, Plagiarism, and Academic EthicsScientific Integrity, Plagiarism, and Academic Ethics
15Understanding Engineering and Programming, Fundamentals of Programming LanguagesUnderstanding Engineering and Programming, Fundamentals of Programming Languages
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