UNI410 Digital LeadershipIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Electrical and Electronic Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (English)

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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI410
Course Name: Digital Leadership
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. ASUMAN KUTLU
Course Lecturer(s): Asuman Kutlu
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to introduce digital media literacy through providing student with skills of access, evaluation, and creation of digital media content as well as improving their critical skills by focusing on political, social and legal issues heavily discusses in new media environment.
Course Content: This course covers basic principles of digital media literacy, legal rights and digital surveillance, information literacy and digital manipulation, online politics and big data.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) develop skills to evaluate and create digital media content
2) follows and critically approaches political, social and legal issues that are heavily addressed in the new media environment

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Digital Media Literacy and Information Literacy Skills
2) History and Evolution of Digital Media
3) Media Literacy in the Digital Age
4) Digital Democracy and Citizen Engagement
5) Being a Citizen in a Digital Society-The Rise of Online Activism
6) Digitalization of Surveillance- Privacy of Online Identity
7) Information Literacy in The Post-Truth Era-Fake News-Digital Media Manipulation
8) Midterm Exam
9) Bursting Your Filter Bubble- Reconsidering Digital Echo Chambers and Polarisation
10) Digital Media Ethics-Online Journalism
11) Reflecting on Online Rights- Data Protection Rights, Privacy, Right to Erasure
12) Student Presentations and Case Studies Students present research projects on specific topics
13) Student Presentations and Case Studies Students present research projects on specific topics
14) Semester revision
15) final week
15) final week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Materials covered in class can be downloaded from the system.
References: Digital literacy: A primer on media, identity and the evolution of technology, Susan Wiesinger, Ralph Beliveau

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and Electrical and Electronics engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex electrical and electronics engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex circuit, device or system to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in electrical and electronics engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or electrical and electronics engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in electrical and electronics engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of electrical and electronics engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in electrical and electronics engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of electrical and electronics engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and Electrical and Electronics engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex electrical and electronics engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex circuit, device or system to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in electrical and electronics engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or electrical and electronics engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in electrical and electronics engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of electrical and electronics engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in electrical and electronics engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of electrical and electronics engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 12 46
Presentations / Seminar 2 3
Project 1 1
Midterms 3 13
Final 4 25
Total Workload 116