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Lesson Information

Course Credit
Course ECTS Credit
Teaching Language of Instruction	İngilizce
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?
Course Coordinator	Assist. Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇİFCİ
Instructor (s)
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The primary objective of the "Special Topics in Software Engineering" course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the latest trends and technologies in software engineering. This includes gaining knowledge in diverse areas such as Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Big Data. The course aims to develop students' ability to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios, enhancing their problem-solving and analytical skills. Additionally, the course seeks to foster innovation and creativity, preparing students to tackle future challenges in the field of software engineering.
Course Content	The course covers a wide range of topics, each focusing on a key area of software engineering. Starting with Cyber Security, students learn about protecting systems and networks from cyber threats. In Project Management, the focus is on the methodologies and tools for managing software projects. The course also delves into cutting-edge areas like Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Big Data, providing students with insights into the latest developments in these fields. Other topics include Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), DevOps, and the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a holistic view of the current software engineering landscape. The course concludes with a term assignment that involves research and presentation, allowing students to explore a topic of their choice in depth.

The aim of the course

The primary objective of the "Special Topics in Software Engineering" course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the latest trends and technologies in software engineering. This includes gaining knowledge in diverse areas such as Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Big Data. The course aims to develop students' ability to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios, enhancing their problem-solving and analytical skills. Additionally, the course seeks to foster innovation and creativity, preparing students to tackle future challenges in the field of software engineering.

Course Content

The course covers a wide range of topics, each focusing on a key area of software engineering. Starting with Cyber Security, students learn about protecting systems and networks from cyber threats. In Project Management, the focus is on the methodologies and tools for managing software projects. The course also delves into cutting-edge areas like Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Big Data, providing students with insights into the latest developments in these fields. Other topics include Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), DevOps, and the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a holistic view of the current software engineering landscape. The course concludes with a term assignment that involves research and presentation, allowing students to explore a topic of their choice in depth.

Learning Outcomes

Adequate knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and the engineering subjects of individual branches; the ability to implement theoretical and practical knowledge in the respective areas to modeling and solving engineering problems.
Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and implement the appropriate analysis and modeling methods in this respect.
Ability to design and conduct experiments for analyzing engineering problems or research subjects specific to the discipline, to collect data, to analyze and interpret the results.
Ability to use, choose and develop modern techniques and means required for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
An ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to reach information, follow the latest developments in science and technology; ability to ensure self-renewal perpetually.
Acting in line with ethical principles, sense of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on the standards of engineering applications.
Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams and individual works.
Information about the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in terms of universal and social aspects and information about the problems of the era; awareness about the legal results of engineering solutions.
Ability to communicate efficiently both in oral and written ways in Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to effectively prepare reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, effective presentation, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Cybersecurity
2	Project Management
3	Artificial Intelligence
4	Cloud Computing
5	Big Data and Data Analytics
6	Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
7	DevOps and DecSecOps
8	CASE Tools
9	Internet of Things
10	Mobile Applications
11	Metaverse and Gaming
12	Autonomy and Robotics
13	Human-Computer Interactions and Machine to Machine Interactions
14	Term Assignment (Article on a Selected Topic) Presentations

Resources

1. H.Çifci, “Her Yönüyle Siber Savaş”, TÜBİTAK Yayınları, 3rd Edition (2023).

2. CISSP Materials.

3. R.Clarke and R.Knake, “Cyber War: The Next Threat to National Security and What to Do About It”, New York: Ecco Press.

4. G.Greenwald, “No Place to Hide”, Metropolitan Books.

5. K.Schwalbe, “An Introduction to Project Management”, 4th Ed., Schwalbe LLC.

6. K.Schwalbe, “Information Technology Project Management”, 9th Ed., Cengage Learning.

7. J.Cadle, D.Yeates, “Project Management for Information Systems”, 5th Ed., Pearson-Prentice Hall.

8. M.Chemuturi, T.Cagley, “Mastering Software Project Management - Best Practices, Tools and Techniques”, J.Ross Publishing.

9. S.Russel, P.Norvig, “Artificial Intelligence - A Modern Approach”, 3rd Ed., Pearson.

10. A.K.Somani, G.C.Deka, “Big Data Analytics – Tools and Technology for Effective Planning”, CRC Press.

11. R.Buyya, C.Brobeg, A.Goscinski, “Cloud Computing – Principles and Paradigms, Wiley.

12. Other selected readings in the focus areas.

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