TKM112
INTRODUCTION TO ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING
- Course Code
- TKM112
- Semester
- Second Term (Spring)
- Theory+Practice
- 3 + 0
- ECTS
- 6
| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | 1 |
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| Semester | Second Term (Spring) |
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| ECTS | 6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain fundamental algorithm concepts and design simple algorithms.
- Express the solution to a problem algorithmically in a step-by-step manner.
- Use variables, data types, operators, and input/output operations.
- Solve basic programming problems using conditional statements and loops.
- Develop simple applications using fundamental programming structures such as functions, arrays, and strings.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Course Description | |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the course, the concept of algorithms, problem solving, flowcharts, and pseudocode |
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2nd Week |
Algorithm development applications (daily life problems, flowcharts, pseudocode) |
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3rd Week |
Programming environment, variables, data types, input-output operations |
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4th Week |
Operators, expressions, and basic applications |
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5th Week |
Decision structures (if-else) |
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6th Week |
Decision structure applications (solving numerous examples) |
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7th Week |
Loops (for, while) |
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8th Week |
Midterm Examination |
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9th Week |
Loop applications (factorial, prime numbers, number guessing, etc.) |
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10th Week |
Functions (basic use) |
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11th Week |
Function applications |
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12th Week |
One-dimensional arrays |
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13th Week |
Array applications |
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14th Week |
Strings (character arrays) and basic text operations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Practice
- Problem Solving
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Quiz |
4 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
4 |
8 |
32 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
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| Homework |
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| Quiz |
4 |
1 |
4 |
| Total Work Load | 179 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.96 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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