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  Course Description
Course Name : Usage of Basic Information Technologies

Course Code : JS 101

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HAKAN GÜNEYLİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes the basic concepts of Information Technology.
Understands basic hardware and software components of a computer system and functions.
Gains competence about the purposes and usage of basic level of operating systems.
Uses a word processing software to satisfy professional needs.
Uses a spreadsheet software to satisfy professional needs.
Uses a presentation software to satisfy the professional needs.
Becomes concious about the safe and effective use of the internet.
Understans of copyright law and ethical rules related to information technology.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To give information about the basic features and operation of the computer, teach the Windows operating system, internet applications and MS Office programs

Course Contents : Information technology, software and hardware with the basic concepts, general operating systems, word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, presentation of data, the use of internet in education, information technologies and their impact on social structure, education, information systems security and ethical concepts

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Computer Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of computer´s physical (hardware)components and description of operation flow reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
2 The presentation of current operating systems and explanation of the basic properties of the Windows operating system reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
3 Internet, e-mail, and web applications, installing of Windows operating system and Office programs to the computer reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
4 Installing of Windows operating system and Office programs to computer reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
5 Basic principles and implementation of the Windows operating system reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
6 Introduction of the basic features of MS Word and MS Office programs reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
7 Creation a document in MS Word program, and menu explanations reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
8 Mid -term Exam Mid-term Exam Preparation Written and practice exam.
9 Reading and table operations in MS Word program reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
10 Reading and table operations in MS Word program reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
11 Introduction of MS Excel program and menü component reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
12 Creation formula and calculation functions in MS Excel program reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
13 Data entry, charting a different formula input for the calculations MS Excel program reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
14 Introduction of MS Power Pointl program and its menü component reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
15 Preparation of presentation on MS Power point program reading Theoretical lectures + presentations
16/17 Final sınavı Final exam Preparation Written and practice exam.


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Usage of Basic Information Technologies Course Notes
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 14 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 Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. 2
2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 4
3 Uses the information technology effectively. 3
4 Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 1
5 Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 1
6 Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. 3
7 Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 4
8 Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. 3
9 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications 1
10 Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. 2
11 Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century 2
12 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. 1
13 Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. 1
14 Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. 4
15 Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 1
16 Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language 1
17 Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications 1
18 Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. 0
19 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 2
* 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 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 1 14
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 76
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04
ECTS Credit: 3