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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction To Information Systems

Course Code : INF121

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor MUSTAFA ÖZCANLI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies and explains the hardware components of a computer system including Central Processing Unit (CPU), video, input/output devices, secondary storage, networking, and terminology.
Describes the function of computer operating systems.
Describes common application software and their use.
Demonstrates proficiency in MS Office processing.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Computer usage at a basic level (document preparation, table preparation, presentation, internet use)

Course Contents : Introduction to information systems, hardware units of a personal computer, operating systems, presentation programs, texting in word, table preparation in word, introduction to excel, calculations in excel. graphs in excel. introduction to powerpoint. preparation presentatiton in powerpoint. introduction to access. database preparation in access.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to information systems. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
2 Hardware units of a personal computer. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
3 Operating systems. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
4 Presentation programs. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
5 Texting in word. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
6 Table preparation in word. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
7 Midterm.
8 Introduction to excel. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
9 Calculations in excel. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
10 Graphs in excel. Reference Books
11 Introduction to powerpoint. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
12 Presentatiton preparation in powerpoint. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
13 Introduction to access. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
14 Database preparation in access. Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
15 Examples Reference Books Oral presentation and computer practice
16/17 Final


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Introduction to Information Systems, O Brien James A.
 Microsoft Office Bible, Microsoft Excell Bible
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 1
2 Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 1
3 Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 3
4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 4
5 Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 4
6 Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 5
7 Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 3
8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 4
9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 5
10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 5
11 Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 3
12 Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 87
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.48
ECTS Credit: 3