Information Package

Master's of Management Information Systems with Thesis

YBS512

TRENDS IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Course Code
YBS512
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Having an idea about popular technologies
  2. To benefit from the knowledge of experienced persons in the information sector
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThere are no lessons related with the suggested lesson.
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to inform the students about the theoretical and technological developments in educational technology and to examine the new developments.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Trends in mobile technologies (Developments in wireless technologies, Trend in mobile traffic
2nd Week 4G technology (IMT-Advanced) (LTE (Long-term conversion systems)
3rd Week New generation networks (NGN) AND VOIP (Reasons for next generation networks, VoIP networks)
4th Week Changes in information communication technologies (regulation and competition, effective energy use, new areas for ICT)
5th Week Change and differentiation (changes in technology trends and differentiation in networks)
6th Week Changes in market trends
7th Week Change in broadband trends
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Convergence (factors affecting convergence, convergence effects)
10th Week Convergence (convergence of fixed-mobile infrastructure operators, communication devices convergence)
11th Week Telematics (Telematics Applications), 5 G technology (5th Generation System)
12th Week Technologies for the information society (WI-FI Integration)
13th Week The present and the future of the IT industry
14th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Internet resources
2. Course documents
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 2 20
Presentation of Article 1 40
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 3 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 40 40
Total Work Load287
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.56
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1
K2 X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7 X
K8
K9
K10