COMPUTER NETWORKS AND OPERATING SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YZM306	COMPUTER NETWORKS AND OPERATING SYSTEMS	6	4	3	3

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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the main topics, theories, and applications in Computer Networks and operating systems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course provides students with the fundamentals of Data Communications and Computer Networks and examines operating system design concepts and system programming fundamentals. It covers network topologies, circuit and packet switching, switching and routing protocols, network management, and security. It also covers computer and operating system architectures, process management, file systems, and memory management.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Evaluate data communication and list the basic components of a computer network.
Be able to define the basic technical concepts of the Internet.
Evaluate the role and purpose of operating systems.
Can evaluate memory management and file structures.
Can define input/output and device management.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Computers Communicate Differently, Network Architecture	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
2	-	Link Layer	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
3	-	Internet Layer	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
4	-	Domain Name System, Transport Layer	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
5	-	Application Layer	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
6	-	Secure Transport Layer	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
7	-	Secure Transport Layer	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Operating Systems and Computer Structure	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
10	-	Operating Systems and Computer Structure	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
11	-	Process and Issue Management	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
12	-	Process Synchronization and Communication	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
13	-	Virtual Memory and Memory Management	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
14	-	File Systems	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
15	-	I/O structure and device management	Explanation, Question and Answer, Problem Solving Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Business Data Networks and Telecommunications, 8/E Raymond Panko, Julia Panko Prentice Hall,2011 Operating Systems: Design and Implementation. A. S. Tanenbaum and A. S.Woodhull. Prentice Hall, 2006. Kurose, J., & Ross, K. (2010). Computer networks: A top down approach featuring the internet. Peorsoim Addison Wesley. Rıfat Çölkesen. Bilgisayar ağları ve internet mühendisliği. Papatya Yayıncılık. Operating System Concepts, 7th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne, ISBN 0-471-69466-5.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

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				3

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					4

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						5

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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	3	6
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	2	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	2	4
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	2	1	2
TOTAL	26	0	76