COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ETHICS IN SCIENCE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TUI 5057 ETHICS IN SCIENCE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GÜRHAN AKTAŞ

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to explain the concept of scientific ethics; to analyze the relationship between ethics and science and technology; and to explain the role of ethics on scientific research.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to understand and analyze ethical aspect of science and technology.
2   To be able to differentiate related and unrelated factors on topics related to scientific ethics.
3   To be able to suggest and defend ethical solutions to complex situations.
4   To be able to develop independent and critical thinking on topics related to ethical theories and applications.
6   To be able to grasp ethical theories, scientific research ethics and professional ethics.
7   To be able to identify, evaluate the effects of and recommend methods to prevent unethical behaviour.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Concept of Ethics
2 Ethical Theories
3 Science and Ethics Relationships
4 Scientific Research and Ethics
5 Ethics in Scientific Research Process
6 Ethics in Scientific Publications
7 Mid-term Exam
8 Science and Ethics in Internet
9 Science Policy and Ethics
10 Professional Ethics
11 Social Responsibility
12 Presentations, Case Analysis and Discussions
13 Unethical behaviour in Scientific Research
14 General Overview

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
David B. Resnik (2004). Bilim Etiği, Ayrıntı.
Supplementary Book(s):
References:
Materials:
Articles from academic journals

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures
In-class discussions
Article analysis
Case analysis
Homework

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + FIN* 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + RST* 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

To be announced

Assessment Criteria

Midterm exam
Assignment and presentation
Final exam

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes.
2. Violations of Plagiarism of any kind will result in disciplinary steps being taken.
3. Students should prepare for each class.
4. Homework and presentation should prepared and submitted accroding to format given by the instructor.
5. Any type of electronic device should be kept off during classes.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

selin.yılmaz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 3 39
Preparation for midterm exam 1 18 18
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Preparing assignments 1 20 20
Preparing presentations 1 4 4
In-class practices 6 2 12
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 156

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.155
LO.25
LO.35445
LO.45
LO.5554
LO.6

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