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  Course Description
Course Name : Informatics

Course Code : ENF121

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Lecturer MURAT KARA
Lecturer EMRAH YENİLMEZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 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.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : 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.

Course Contents : Computer and its hardware components, Operating Systems, Internet, Office Programs (text editors, spreadsheet editors, and presentation programs)

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Computer laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic terminology and concepts. software and hardware units and their functions, byte, operating systems. Selected readings Hands-on activity
2 Introduction to windows operating system, desktop, toolbar, Internet Explorer, files, recycle bin, start menu. Selected readings Hands-on activity
3 Programs, settings, control panel, accessories, system tools, windows explorer and menu. Selected readings Hands-on activity
4 Creating, deleting, finding, renaming, zipping, copying, moving files and folders; Creating different file structures and shortcuts Selected readings Hands-on activity
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
6 Making tables, lists, small picture, adding pictures from files in word processor Selected readings Hands-on activity
7 Midterm Exam Selected readings Hands-on activity
8 Text writing applications Selected readings Hands-on activity
9 Text writing applications Selected readings Hands-on activity
10 Cells and cell structures, making computations Selected readings Hands-on activity
11 Making logical computations with cells, cell order and filtering Selected readings Hands-on activity
12 Drawing graphics based on data, different kinds of graphic applications Selected readings Hands-on activity
13 Basic Internet terminology and concepts Selected readings Hands-on activity
14 Use of FTP and browsing on the web Selected readings Hands-on activity
15 Search engines and e-mail Selected readings Hands-on activity
16/17 Final Exam Selected readings Hands-on activity


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
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 Perceives multi-dimensionally, objectifies sensory perception 3
2 Is competent at thinking critically and developing creative and original ideas 3
3 Is responsible and has a sense of social, scientific, artistic, professional, ethical awareness 1
4 Reaches, manages and constructs information 5
5 His dexterity and eye coordination are improved 4
6 Uses time efficiently and effectively 5
7 Is competent at art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art 1
8 Transforms the concepts into original art works 2
9 Uses the informatics and communication technologies at least in the level required by the European Computer Driving License 5
10 Defines and reviews problems correctly, finds creative, original, aesthetic, artistic and technical solutions to problems 2
11 Uses theoretical and practical information efficiently in his profession and topic 4
12 Has the ability to work individually and in groups effectively and takes responsibility 5
13 Works harmoniously with other disciplines, which he/she needs in his/her profession and projects 3
14 Follows the social and universal changes and effects about art and design 1
15 Has the ability to follow developments and improves him/herself constantly through lifelong learning 4
16 Has the knowledge, skills and experience about how to use different materials, production methods and techniques 4
17 Has the ability and self confidence for oral, written and visual communication 5
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
19 Evaluates the producibility of his/her projects technically and technologically 5
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).

  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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 88
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52
ECTS Credit: 4