| 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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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. BÜLENT MITIŞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows how to use a computer and operating systems effectively.
Knows how to use a word processing program.
Knows how to use a spreadsheet program.
Knows how to use formulas and functions in a spreadsheet program
Is able to graphically display data in a spreadsheet program.
Prepares an effective presentation on any subject.
Knows the basic concepts and terminology of the Internet. Can do basic network settings.
Uses ftp and browses the web. Is able to use search engines and e-mail. Is able to conduct a detailed search on the internet.
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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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To teach the fundamentals of information technologies needed during undergraduate studies and after graduation. |
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| Course Contents |
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Computers, hardware and operating systems. Word processors, spreadsheets and presentation programs. Internet settings and internet use. Ftp, e-mail and search engines. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom and 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 terms and concepts. Hardware and software units and their functions. Byte concept. Operating systems. Windows operating system. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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2 |
Programs, settings and systems, windows explorer and menus. Creating folders and files, erasing, searching and renaming files. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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3 |
Creating shortcuts. Details of the operating system. Adding and removing programs. System properties and maintenance. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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4 |
Introduction to word processors, Word menu, opening and closing files, saving and printing. Inserting and changing text. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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5 |
Styles in word processors. Preparing table of contents. Saving as web pages. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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6 |
Cells and cell structures in spreadsheet programs. Mathematical operations with cells. Logical operations with cells. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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7 |
Styles, cell ordering and filtering in spreadsheet programs, defining simple formulas. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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8 |
Mid Term Exam |
Required readings |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Defining complicated formulas. Functions. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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10 |
Simple presentations using programs. Working with slides.
Text boxes, pictures on slides. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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11 |
Operations with slide shows, details of the slide show. Saving slide shows as web pages. Program settings. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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12 |
Basic terms and concepts of Internet. Basic network and Internet settings. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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13 |
FTP use and browsing the Internet. E-mail use. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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14 |
Search engines, detailed search. And, or operators. Searching using + and -. Differences between search engines. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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15 |
Publishing web pages prepared using word processor, spreadsheet and presentaion programs on the Internet. |
Required readings |
Lecturing with a projector and hands on applications. |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Required readings |
Written Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Is able to prove Mathematical facts encountered in secondary school. |
0 |
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2 |
Recognizes the importance of basic notions in Algebra, Analysis and Topology |
0 |
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3 |
Develops maturity of mathematical reasoning and writes and develops mathematical proofs. |
0 |
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4 |
Is able to express basic theories of mathematics properly and correctly both written and verbally |
0 |
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5 |
Recognizes the relationship between different areas of Mathematics and ties between Mathematics and other disciplines. |
2 |
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6 |
Expresses clearly the relationship between objects while constructing a model |
0 |
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7 |
Draws mathematical models such as formulas, graphs and tables and explains them |
0 |
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8 |
Is able to mathematically reorganize, analyze and model problems encountered. |
0 |
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9 |
Knows at least one computer programming language |
0 |
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10 |
Uses effective scientific methods and appropriate technologies to solve problems |
2 |
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11 |
Knows programming techniques and is able to write a computer program |
2 |
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12 |
Is able to do mathematics both individually and in a group. |
0 |
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13 |
Has sufficient knowledge of foreign language to be able to understand Mathematical concepts and communicate with other mathematicians |
0 |
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14 |
In addition to professional skills, the student improves his/her skills in other areas of his/her choice such as in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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