INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BGT105	INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES	1	3	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer TUĞÇE YÜKSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	is the basic teaching of the components and functions of the computer, the concepts of internet and network, operating systems and office programs.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It covers the history of the computer, its components and functions, the history of the internet, the concepts related to the internet and the network, the functions of the operating system and display of various operating systems, the use of the MS Office Word program, the use of the MS Office Excel program and the use of the MS Office Power Point program.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the computer.
Knows the components that make up the computer and their functions.
Explains the software function of the computer.
Makes the definition of the Internet and knows the related concepts.
Knows the concepts related to network and communication.
Explain the function and features of operating systems.
It uses operating systems in accordance with its purpose.
Uses Office programs.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	What is a computer? history	Expression
2	Examining the features of one application and system software	What is Software and Hardware? Application software and System Software	Expression
3	Research on next generation input/output devices	Input / Output Devices and System Components	Expression
4	Examining one example related to the subject	Storage Volumes, Operating Systems and Utilities	Expression
5	Establishing a relationship table about internet concepts, communication and networking	Internet Concepts, Communication and Networking	Expression, Demonstration
6	Examining one example related to the subject	Database Management Concepts	Expression
7	Examining one example related to the subject	Programming Concepts and Programming Languages	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Researching the concept of ethics	Computer Security, Ethics and Privacy	Expression
10	Watch video on page number, table of contents, footer, and more	Microsoft Word Applications	Expression, Demonstration
11	Watching a video about macros	Microsoft Word Applications	Expression, Demonstration
12	watching videos	Microsoft PowerPoint Applications	Expression, Demonstration
13	Watching a video about macros	Microsoft PowerPoint Applications	Expression, Demonstration
14	watching videos	Microsoft Excel Applications	Expression, Demonstration
15	Watching a video about macros	Microsoft Excel Applications	Expression, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Arat, T. ve Ergül, N. (2011). Temel Bilgisayar Eğitimi. Eğitim Kitabevi Yayınları.

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	Knows the necessary terms and information in the computer field.						5
2	Gains knowledge of the concept of information security.						5

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.						5

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			2

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.				3

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		1
2	Ability to work effectively within the discipline of Information Security and in multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills		1
3	Professional and ethical responsibility awareness		1
4	Knowledge of project management and business practices such as risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development			2

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
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself					4

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		1

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			2

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)	1	10	10
Project Work	1	10	10
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	1	18	18
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	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	128