E-Government (ISE422) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
E-Government ISE422 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to teach policy and management issues specific to e-government and e-governance to inform effective IT adoption and diffusion in the public sector. It also focuses on methods and tools for the development and implementation of e-Government projects.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define and discuss the concepts of e-Transformation
  • Describe the evolution of governance reforms in global basis with concepts and challenges of realization
  • Evaluate the maturity level of e-Government services
  • Discuss objectives and directions of ICT implementation to government
  • Recognize e-Government architecture and underlying technologies
  • Apply methods and tools for the development and implementation of e-Government projects
Course Content Introduction to e-government, basic concepts and definitions, the components of e-government, managing e-government projects, infrastructure requirements for e-government, e-organizations, measuring e-government maturity, e-government: a profile of Turkey and world trends; risks: e-government versus conventional government procedures.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to e-Government: Key concepts Chapter 1 (main text)
2 The new face of government Chapter 6
3 An overview of e-Government Chapter 2 Chapter 2
4 The components of e-Government 1 Chapter 4
5 The components of e-Government 2 Chapter 7, 9
6 Infrastructure requirements for e-Government 1 Chapter 10
7 Infrastructure requirements for e-Government 2 Chapter 15, 16
8 Measuring e-Government maturity 1 Chapter 13
9 Measuring e-Government maturity 2 Chapter 5
10 International and Supranational Perspectives Chapter 3, 8, 21
11 Issues in e-Government Chapter 11, 19, 20
12 The future of e-Government Chapter 22
13 Development and implementation of e-Government projects 1 Chapter 1-5 (other sources-1)
14 Development and implementation of e-Government projects 2 Chapter 6-14 (other sources-1)
15 Final Examination Period Review of topics
16 Final Examination Period Review of topics

Sources

Course Book 1. Digital Government: Principles and Best Practices, D. Garson and P. Alexei, Idea Group Publishing, 2004.
Other Sources 2. Information Technology Project Management: Providing Measurable Organizational Value, J.T. Marchewka, 2nd. Ed., 2006
3. e-Devlet yolunda Türkiye, Derleyenler: A. Arifoğlu, A. Körnes, A. Yazıcı, M.K. Akgül, ve A. Ayvalı, TBD-KamuBİB, 2002.
4. Abramson, M.A. and Means, G.E.(Editors), E-Government, (2001) , Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., November 2001. ISBN: 0742513386
5. eDönüşüm, Ali Arifoğlu, Sas Bilişim Yayınları, 2004.
6. E-Business Strategies for Government, H. Douglas, Brealey, Nicholas Publishing, 2001, ISBN: 1857882784

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 4 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 6 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gain sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and computing; be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve engineering problems related to information systems.
2 To be able to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Designs a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in information systems engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. X
5 Designs and conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets results to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of information systems engineering. X
6 Can work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; can work individually.
7 a. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. b. Knows at least one foreign language.
8 To be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to follow developments in science and technology and to be able to renew himself/herself continuously.
9 a. Acts in accordance with the principles of ethics, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. b. Gains knowledge about the standards used in information systems engineering applications.
10 a. Gains knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management. b. Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation. c. Gains knowledge about sustainable development.
11 a. To be able to acquire knowledge about the universal and social effects of information systems engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering. b. Gains awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 4 5 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 103