INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
VTK101	INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES	1	2	2	4

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 ÇİSEM YAŞAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach the components and functions of the computer, concepts related to internet and network, operating systems and office programs.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It includes the history of the computer, its components and functions, the history of the Internet, concepts related to the Internet and networking, the functions of the operating system and the demonstration of various operating systems, the use of MS Office Word program, the use of MS Office Excel program and the use of 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 of the computer and their functions.
Explains the software function of the computer.
Defines the Internet and knows related concepts.
Knows the concepts related to network and communication.
Explains the function and properties of operating systems.
Uses operating systems according to their purpose.
Uses office programs.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research on the subject	What is a Computer? What is Software and Hardware?	Lecture, Demonstration
2	Research on the subject	Internet Concepts, Computer Security, Ethics and Privacy	Lecture, Demonstration
3	Research on the subject	Microsoft Word Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
4	Research on the subject	Microsoft Word Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
5	Research on the subject	Microsoft Word Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
6	Research on the subject	Microsoft Excel Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
7	Research on the subject	Microsoft Excel Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research on the subject	Microsoft Excel Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
10	Research on the subject	Microsoft Excel Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
11	Research on the subject	Microsoft Excel Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
12	Research on the subject	Microsoft PowerPoint Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
13	Research on the subject	Microsoft PowerPoint Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
14	Research on the subject	Microsoft PowerPoint Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
15	Research on the subject	Microsoft Access Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Arat, T. and Ergül, N. (2011). Basic Computer Education. Eğitim Kitabevi Publications.

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	Bilgisayarın temel kavram ve yazılımlarına hâkim olur.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have a command of the concepts commonly used in web design.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Planning the code part of a website by having knowledge of algorithms It does.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Visualization of the visual part of Web sites using visual design principles makes the planning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Observes ethical, health and safety measures related to the profession.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows different methods of preparing a website.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can run web sites integrated with database management systems.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It may collect information about user experiences. Target with the information it collects can manage a website suitable for the audience. Can ensure basic security of websites.						5

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	0	0	0
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)	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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0