HARDWARE CONFIGURATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BTP227	HARDWARE CONFIGURATION	3	4	3	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 SENA NUR BENLİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer TUĞÇE YÜKSEL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To gain the ability of computer hardware structure and application of test and troubleshooting methods.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It includes the hardware structure of the computer, data paths, processors, memory units, magnetic discs, optical discs, input-output units and other hardware units, system software and testing and troubleshooting.

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 the computer and functions of the hardware equipment.
Performs testing and maintenance-repair operations of computer systems.
Recognizes all the hardware parts of the computer.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic Concepts of Computer, General Features of Computer Systems	Expression
2	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Basic Operation Structure of Computers, Development Process of Computers	Expression
3	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Computer Generations	Expression
4	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Types of Computers, Usage Areas of Computers	Expression
5	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Number Systems	Expression
6	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Bit-Byte Concepts, Computer Capacity Measurement Units	Expression
7	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Motherboard, Motherboard Components, Buses	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	BIOS, Motherboard Assembly Procedures	Expression
10	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Processors, Processor Technologies, Processor Cooling	Expression
11	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Memories, Types of Memory	Expression
12	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Hard Drives	Expression
13	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Floppy disks, Optical disks, Removable Memory and Other Storage Units	Expression
14	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Display card	Expression
15	Internet research and watching videos on the subject	Other hardware cards	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Henkoğlu, T., 2004. Modern Hardware Architecture, 440 pages, Pusula Publishing, Istanbul. 2. Tüzel, S., Çömlekçi, M., 2005. PC Hardware, 325 pages, Alfa Publications, Istanbul. 3. Computer Hardware Lecture Notes.
Helpful resources: internet

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	Required in the field of computer and information knows the term.					4
2	The basic vocational English terms on the computer knows.				3
3	Knowledge about the concept of information security.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Concepts in the field of computer learning skills necessary to win.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Know the functions of basic electrical and electronic components.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to use different operating systems.				3
2	Self-installation performs the required software.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Find simple software and hardware failures and fixes.						5
2	Digital information on a regular basis to maintain existing backup function performs.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Independently in their field, learn and apply that learning.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Human relations and communications know about and apply to be done.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Self desired operating system builds and manages.					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	4	3	12
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	14	2	28
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	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	47	0	125