COMPUTER HARDWARE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BGT151	COMPUTER HARDWARE	1	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To introduce the basic concepts used in information systems and the hardware components of computer systems.To introduce the basic concepts used in information systems and the hardware components of computer systems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The hardware structure of the computer includes the topics of the Motherboard, Data buses, Processors, Memory units, Magnetic disks, Input-output units and other hardware units.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knows the hardware structure of a computer.
Knows the functions of hardware components in a computer.
Identifies all hardware components of a computer.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Information Technologies and Basic Concepts (General Characteristics of Computer Systems, Basic Working Structure)	Expression
2	Research	The Development Process of Computers, Computer Generations	Expression
3	Research	Types of Computers, Areas of Use of Computers	Expression
4	Research	Number Systems	Expression
5	Research	Bit-Byte Concepts, Computer Capacity Measurement Units	Expression
6	Research	Motherboard, Motherboard Components, Data Buses	Expression
7	Research	BIOS, Motherboard Installation Procedures	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research	Processors, Processor Technologies, Processor Cooling	Expression
10	Research	Memories, Types of Memory	Expression
11	Research	Hard Drives	Expression
12	Research	Floppy disks, Optical disks, Removable Memory and Other Storage Media	Expression
13	Research	Graphics Card, Sound Card, Ethernet Card and other hardware cards	Expression
14	Research	Screen, Printer, Scanner	Expression
15	Research	Keyboard, Mouse, Speaker, Headphone, Microphone	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Adalı, E. (2021). Microprocessors and Microcomputers. Birsen Publishing House.
Yaşar, E. (2018). Computer Hardware. Ekin Publishing House.
Güngörsün, T., & Canay, Ö. (2016). Computer Hardware and Components. Değiş Publishing House.
Henkoğlu, T., 2004. Modern Hardware Architecture, 440 pages, Pusula Publishing, Istanbul. 2. Tüzel, S., Çömlekçi, M., 2005. PC Hardware, 325 pages, Alfa Publishing, Istanbul. 3. Computer Hardware Lecture Notes.
Resources: internet

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	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	Knows the necessary terms and information in the computer field.
2	Gains knowledge of the concept of information security.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains the ability to learn the necessary concepts in the computer field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex Information Security problems; for this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design a complex computer-based system, process, security to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; for this purpose, the ability to apply modern design methods.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examining Information Security problems
2	Ability to work effectively within the discipline of Information Security and in multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills
3	Professional and ethical responsibility awareness
4	Knowledge of project management and business practices such as risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools required for Information Security applications
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish orally and in writing, foreign language knowledge

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Information about the effects of Information Security practices on health, environment and security in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age; Awareness of the legal consequences of Information Security solutions

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	10	1	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	1	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	74