Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
BASIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES PEM068 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Elective
Course Coordinator Lect. Canberk BATU
Instructor(s) Canberk BATU
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to teach students the basic concepts of information and communication technology, the logic of computers and the use of office applications.
Course Content 1) Define information and information processing concepts in computer enviroment. 2) Definitions of hardware and software units of computer. 3) Types of software and software concepts. 4) Know operating system concepts. 5) Use Windows XP operating system. 6) Use Microsoft Word processsing program. 7) Use Microsoft Powerpoint electronic preselation program. 8) Use internet efficiantly and know basic concepts about internet
Learning Outcomes - Reasoning, knowledge: To learn about basic concepts of information and communication technology, working system, basic computer hardware parts and working principles, operating system and its features, internet and usage ways, word processor program, spreadsheet and its usage, presentation program usage.
- Sensation, attitude(affective): Understanding the principles of basic information technologies, developing problem solving and analyzing skills and keeping up with the latest innovations and developments in the technological field.
- Perform, skill (psychomotor): To be able to create documents in the office, prepare reports and prepare effective presentation contents by using the basic office applications required for the business life of the students effectively.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week History, Definition of Computer, Basic Features of Computers, Usage Areas of Computer, Basic Concepts and Operation of Computer Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
2. Week Computer Internal and External Hardware Structure. Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
3. Week Windows Operating System. Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
4. Week Introduction to Microsoft Word Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
5. Week Microsoft Word Font, Paragraph, Page Setup, Styles. Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice
6. Week Microsoft Word Table, Links Document Formatting References, Review. Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression
7. Week Introduction to Microsoft Excel. Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression
8. Week Midterm.
9. Week Microsoft Excel Cell and Table Formatting, Functions and Calculations. Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice
10. Week Microsoft Excel Charts and Pivot Table Creation, Workbook Control. Practice Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
11. Week Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint. Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
12. Week Microsoft Powerpoint Presentation Preparation, Design, Slide Transitions. Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression
13. Week Microsoft Powerpoint Animations, Media and Image Plugins, Table, Slide Show and Settings. Practice Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
14. Week Internet Concepts, Security Issues, Using Web Browser, Settings, Search. Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
Recommended Sources
Bal, H. Ç. (2003) Bilgisayar ve Internet, Akademisyen Yayınevi
Temel Bilgi Teknolojisi Kullanımı, Editör: Ali Güneş, Temel, PegemA Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2003.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 Measurement Method
PY1 2 0 0 0 40,60
PY2 4 0 0 0 40,60
PY3 2 0 0 0 40,60
PY4 2 0 0 0 40,60
PY5 4 0 0 0 40,60
PY6 4 0 0 0 40,60
PY7 4 0 0 0 40,60
PY8 4 0 0 0 40,60
PY9 3 0 0 0 40,60
PY10 1 0 0 0 40,60
PY11 1 0 0 0 40,60
PY12 4 0 0 0 40,60
PY13 4 0 0 0 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 1 14
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 1 14
Practice 9 1.5 13.5
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 5 1 5
Total Workload 76.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0