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  Course Description
Course Name : Informatics

Course Code : ENF125

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Sub-Level (Undergraduate Degree)

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Lecturer MURAT KARA

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows how to use a computer and its operating system effectively.
Knows how to use a word processing program.
Knows how to use a spreadsheet program.
Spreadsheet program knows how to use formulas and functions.
Prepares effective presentations on any topic.
Knows basic Internet concepts and terms. Configures LAN settings to be able to use the Internet.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to give information about computers and the programs that will be used during their education. The course also aims to provide students with experimental studies of visual communication in accordance with the basic concepts and methods.

Course Contents : Computers, hardware, and operating systems. Word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. Internet and detailed user information.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom and Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic terms and concepts. Computer software and hardware units and functions, bit, byte concepts, Operating Systems. Windows operating system Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
2 Programs, Settings, Control Panel, Accessories, System Tools. And menus in Windows Explorer. Files and folders, create, delete, search, find, rename. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
3 Creating shortcuts. Details of the operating system. Adding-removing programs and hardware, system features, and system maintenance. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
4 Introduction to Word Processor, Word menu bar, icons, status bar, ruler, file opening, closing, saving, and printing a document, writing a text and making changes on the text. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
5 Styles in word processing program. Preparing a table of contents with a word processing program. Saving files created with word processing software as a web page. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
6 Spreadsheet program, cells and cell structures, making mathematical and logical operations using cells. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
7 Spreadsheet program, cell sorting, and filtering. styles, creating simple formulas. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
8 Midterm Exam Selected notes. Midterm Exam
9 Creating a spreadsheet with complex formulas and learning about its functions Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
10 Preparing presentations using presentation softwares; slides, formatting, placing text boxes or shapes on the slides. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
11 Slide shows, details of the presentation program. Saving presentation folders as webpages. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
12 Basic Internet terms and concepts. Basic network and Internet settings. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
13 Browsing on the web and using FTP. The use of e-mail. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
14 operators, searching using + and - signs, differences in search engines. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
15 Publishing webpages prepared via word processor, spreadsheet, or presentation programs. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.
16/17 With a wide range of applications to the general again, and exam preparation. Notes to the relevant departments to work Projection on the computer with a computer display reflect the exact description of the subject and to the applications.


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Notes section on the website of Informatics
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 5 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 To create contemporary and creative design ideas and solutions in texile design under social, cultural and economic constraints 0
2 To be able to transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative ideas, innovative and original works. 0
3 To have knowledge about research methods, artistic criticism and art history 0
4 To be able to comprehend, interpret and form surface compositions with basic design elements and principles and to create genuine designs 0
5 To be able to create original collections of weaving, printing and apparel design regarding to a theme and to be able to present them in creative ways. 0
6 To be able to research, follow, and use current materials for textile design and create new material combinations 0
7 To able to perceive, think and practice design surfaces in a multifacet way 3
8 To have the ability of gathering, sharing and practising information about textile design and fashion in the context of social, artistic and ethical values 0
9 To be able to design textiles on computer-aided design programmes, adapt to new media, and use information and comunication technologies. 5
10 To be able to use different methods and techniques and create various color combinations for his/ her designs 0
11 To be able to create two-dimensional surfaces and/or three-dimensional works using knowledge about textile art and design 0
12 To be able to take part in teamwork of different disciplines, have the ability of analitical thinking, and solve design problems 0
13 To be open-minded, confident, enthusiastic, energetic and be able to take risks in professional career. 0
14 To be able to improve him/herself in scientific, social, cultural and sporty issues by internalizing life-long learning, 0
15 To be able to evaluate and interpret knowledge and skills in textile design field from a critical perspective. 0
16 To be able to use a foreign language efficiently in order to follow up-to-date information and communicate with colleagues 0
17 To be able to share and present his/her ideas and design proposals through verbal and visual data with target group 3
18 Being aware of national and international values about art and design 0
19 To have aesthetic awareness 3
20 To be able to evaluate industrial production of his/ her prototype design 0
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 2 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 88
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52
ECTS Credit: 4