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Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Informatics |
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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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Lecturer MURAT KARA Lecturer EMRAH YENİLMEZ |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows how to use a computer and operating systems effectively Prepares new and existing documents. Prepares new charts and shapes, makes mathematical and logical calculations. Knows basic Internet concepts and terminology. Prepares a presentation on any subject.
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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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The aim of this course is to introduce students with the computer, its hardware components, the basic concepts and applications of information technology; to ensure the efficient use of operating systems, the Internet and Internet applications and to use office programs (text editors, spreadsheet editors, and presentation programs) at introductory level. |
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Course Contents |
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Computer and its hardware components, Operating Systems, Internet, Office Programs (text editors, spreadsheet editors, and presentation programs) |
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Language of Instruction |
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English |
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Work Place |
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Computer laboratory |
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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 terminology and concepts. software and hardware units and their functions, byte, operating systems. |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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2 |
Introduction to windows operating system, desktop, toolbar, Internet Explorer, files, recycle bin, start menu. |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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3 |
Programs, settings, control panel, accessories, system tools, windows explorer and menu. |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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4 |
Creating, deleting, finding, renaming, zipping, copying, moving files and folders; Creating different file structures and shortcuts |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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5 |
Introduction to word processor, Toolbar, symbols, status bar, ruler, opening, closing, saving and printing files, writing texts, making changes on the text |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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6 |
Making tables, lists, small picture, adding pictures from files in word processor |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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7 |
Midterm Exam |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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8 |
Text writing applications |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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9 |
Text writing applications |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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10 |
Cells and cell structures, making computations |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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11 |
Making logical computations with cells, cell order and filtering |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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12 |
Drawing graphics based on data, different kinds of graphic applications |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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13 |
Basic Internet terminology and concepts |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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14 |
Use of FTP and browsing on the web |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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15 |
Search engines and e-mail |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Selected readings |
Hands-on activity |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
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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 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
50 |
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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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Perceives multi-dimensionally, objectifies sensory perception |
3 |
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Is competent at thinking critically and developing creative and original ideas |
3 |
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3 |
Is responsible and has a sense of social, scientific, artistic, professional, ethical awareness |
1 |
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4 |
Reaches, manages and constructs information |
5 |
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5 |
His dexterity and eye coordination are improved |
4 |
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6 |
Uses time efficiently and effectively |
5 |
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7 |
Is competent at art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art |
1 |
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8 |
Transforms the concepts into original art works |
2 |
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9 |
Uses the informatics and communication technologies at least in the level required by the European Computer Driving License |
5 |
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10 |
Defines and reviews problems correctly, finds creative, original, aesthetic, artistic and technical solutions to problems |
2 |
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11 |
Uses theoretical and practical information efficiently in his profession and topic |
4 |
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12 |
Has the ability to work individually and in groups effectively and takes responsibility |
5 |
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13 |
Works harmoniously with other disciplines, which he/she needs in his/her profession and projects |
3 |
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14 |
Follows the social and universal changes and effects about art and design |
1 |
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15 |
Has the ability to follow developments and improves him/herself constantly through lifelong learning |
4 |
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16 |
Has the knowledge, skills and experience about how to use different materials, production methods and techniques |
4 |
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17 |
Has the ability and self confidence for oral, written and visual communication |
5 |
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18 |
Knows a foreign language at least in Level B1 of the European Common Framework in order to follow the developments about his profession |
3 |
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19 |
Evaluates the producibility of his/her projects technically and technologically |
5 |
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20 |
Constantly improves him/herself by determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to his/her professional development |
0 |
| * 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 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 88 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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