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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Fundamentals of Information Technologies |
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| Course Code |
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ENF121 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. TUNÇ ASLAN TÜLÜCÜ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gets acquainted with the basic concepts of Information Technologies
Comprehends the functions of the main hardware and software components of a computer system
Is competent at the aims and use of operating systems at the basic level
Is able to use word processing software at the required level for professional needs
Is able to use spreadsheet software at the required level for professional needs
Is able to use professional software in preparing presentations
Becomes aware of the effective and safe use of the Internet
Gets acquainted with copyright and ethical rules in information technologies
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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This course aims to teach Microsoft Office basic computer knowledge and techniques. |
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| Course Contents |
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To teach basic computer skills; turning on-off computer, using the mouse, keyboard, and Microsoft Office applications (Word-Ms.Excel-Ms.Powerpoint), preparing documents with spreadsheet-presentation, Internet access and searching information on the Internet, and using e-mail. The preparation of simple Internet pages with HTML language, practicing this by creating a web page with Microsoft Frontpage are also aimed. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Faculty of Fine Arts Computer Lab |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Basic elements of the computer, Introduction to Windows, File Management, Introduction to Textile Server services. |
Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice |
Office software and applications |
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2 |
Introduction to Ms.Word, program introduction, page setup, basic writing features, paragraph settings in Word, columns, sorting, adding pictures and adjustments. |
Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice |
Introduction to Word, programs and practices |
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3 |
Word header and footer, tabs, and create a table with normal methods and properties. |
Sampling |
Individual practice |
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4 |
Creating an exact document given on the screen. |
Sampling |
Individual practice |
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5 |
Introduction to Power Point, creating slides , opening and saving files. |
Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice |
Introduction to Power Point, programs and practices |
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6 |
Power Point format specifications, design templates, color schemes, and properties of the slide master, the use of details |
Detailed demonstration and application |
Advanced applications |
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7 |
Power Point animations, slide transitions, slide the use of sequencer, Power Point, advanced techniques: action settings, hyperlinks, timing settings. |
Technical application examples |
Applications |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Application evaluation |
Evaluation chart |
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9 |
Recreating a given on-screen presentation with the same features and application |
Approximation |
Evaluation chart |
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10 |
Introduction to Ms.Excel, introduction to the program, page setup, and filling of the basic page-cell properties in Excel data types, cut / copy / paste, creating tables using mouse / keyboard, coloring, formatting. |
Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice |
Applications |
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11 |
Creating a chart in Excel, work on graphic settings. Recreate a given graphic by constructing tables. |
Graphic presentation and sampling |
Introduction to Excel, programs and practices |
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12 |
Introduction to Excel calculations and formulas, writing formulas and functions. Basic mathematical operations, the use of simple functions. |
Theoretical expression |
Individual practice |
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13 |
The introduction of the most commonly used basic functions of Excel, parameters and practical examples. |
Hands-on activity |
Sample application |
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14 |
Transfering tables and graphics created in Excel to Word, revision, basic functions and solving related examples |
Switch between programs |
Change application |
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15 |
Introduction to HTML, basic HTML descriptions, tag concept alignment and formatting commands, the use of pictures. The use of HTML tables, creating FRAME. |
HTML theory |
HTML applications |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Application evaluation |
Evaluation chart |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 AKIN, C. (2000). Office 2000 User Manual, Alfa Publications, ISBN: 9789753163789, Istanbul.
FRYE. C. D., COX, J. (2008). Microsoft Office 2007 Step by Step, Arkadaş Publications, ISBN: 9789755095424, Istanbul.
PREPPERNAU, J., COX, J. (2008). MS Office Word 2007 Step by Step, Arkadaş Publications, ISBN: 9789755095363, Istanbul.
FRYE. C. D., COX, J. (2008). MS Office Excel 2007 Step by Step, Arkadaş Publications, ISBN: 9789755095394, Istanbul.
PREPPERNAU, J., COX, J. (2008). Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2007 Step by Step, Arkadaş Publications, ISBN: 9789755095387, Istanbul.
PREPPERNAU, J., COX, J. (2008). Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Step by Step, Arkadaş Publications, ISBN: 9789755095370, Istanbul.
İLTIR, C. (2008). Office 2007, Pusula Publishing, ISBN: 9789944711180, Istanbul.
PIERCE, J. (2009). In Depth Microsoft Office 2007, Arkadaş Publications, ISBN: 9789755096094, Istanbul.
STINSON, Craig., DODGE, M. (2009).Transverse Longitudinal Microsoft Office Excel 2007, ISBN: 9789755095912, Istanbul.
ÜÇÜNCÜ, H. (2010). Example Applied Excel 2007 Training Manual, Alfa Publishing and Distribution, ISBN: 9789752979963, Istanbul.
JOYCE, J. & MOON M. (2007) 2007 Microsoft ® Office System Plain & Simple, Microsoft Press, ISBN: 9780735622739, Belgium.
TÜZEL, A. D., ÜÇÜNCÜ, H. (2008). Windows Vista and Office 2007, Alfa Publications, ISBN: 9789752979734, Istanbul.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
8 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design
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4 |
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2 |
is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective |
1 |
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3 |
follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements
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3 |
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4 |
Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design |
1 |
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5 |
Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues |
3 |
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6 |
is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship |
3 |
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7 |
Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety |
2 |
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8 |
Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary
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4 |
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9 |
has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture |
2 |
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10 |
evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project
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2 |
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11 |
is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications |
0 |
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12 |
has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications
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2 |
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13 |
has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs
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2 |
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14 |
is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application
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5 |
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15 |
is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize
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3 |
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16 |
has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design |
2 |
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17 |
has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning |
2 |
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18 |
is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility
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2 |
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19 |
is competent in spoken and written Turkish |
3 |
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20 |
does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
8 |
5 |
40 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 100 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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