SOFTWARE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YZM303	SOFTWARE CONSTRUCTION	5	3	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SERKAN GÖNEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÖKÇE KARACAYILMAZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce techniques for clear, maintainable, modifiable, and efficient code.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers topics including working with classes, defensive programming, variable handling, control structures, and general control issues.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to state the importance of code quality
Ability to apply different methods to create secure and well-organized code
Ability to use various techniques to write effective code
Ability to write programs with commonly used data structures
Ability to create effective designs and solutions for basic problems such as data searching and sorting

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
2	-	Design in Construction	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
3	-	Working with Classes	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
4	-	Working with Classes	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
5	-	High-Quality Procedures	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
6	-	High-Quality Procedures	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
7	-	Preventive Programming	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
8	-	Preventive Programming	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
9	-	General problems in variable usage	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Using Conditional Expressions	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
12	-	Control of Cycles	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
13	-	Different Control Structures	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
14	-	Table-based methods	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
15	-	Table-based methods	Explanation, Question-Answer, Problem Solving Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction, 2nd edition, Steve McConnell, 2004, Microsoft Press

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Optical (Test) Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Short Exam	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	4	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, analyze, design, model and solve complex engineering problems based on engineering, science and mathematics fundamentals						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs, taking into account global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors as well as public health, safety and well-being					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering and make informed decisions considering the impact of engineering solutions in their global, economic, environmental and social contexts					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering and make informed decisions considering the impact of engineering solutions in their global, economic, environmental and social contexts				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to acquire new knowledge and find ways to apply it when necessary, using appropriate learning strategies				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work effectively in a team where its members lead together, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and meet goals					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and apply engineering principles to draw conclusions					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	3	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	3	6
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	36	0	101