Information Package

Program of Computer Programming (Evening Education)

BİLP103

COMPUTER HARDWARE

Course Code
BİLP103
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. By distinguishing between the fundamental hardware and software concepts that make up a computer, the user operates hardware components physically, correctly, and safely.
  2. It explains the operating principles of the motherboard, processor, memory, and storage units in a computer system, and analyzes the interactions between these components and their impact on software performance.
  3. It selects the appropriate hardware configuration by evaluating the compatibility between hardware components (motherboard, processor, memory, graphics card, power supply, etc.) according to different user needs (office, gaming, workstation). It assembles/installs the components completely and without errors, taking the necessary safety precautions (static electricity, cabling, etc.).
  4. Identifies the source of the problem and develops proposed solutions using a systematic approach when dealing with computer malfunction scenarios (such as failure to boot, freezing, or sluggish performance) or the improper functioning of internal and external hardware components (such as printers, motherboards, or modems).
  5. Conducts research on a selected piece of hardware (e.g., next-generation storage units) and delivers an effective presentation by supporting the technical information obtained with verbal and visual materials.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the following content: static electricity, precautions against static electricity, basic computer concepts (hardware-software), computer and health. Motherboards, motherboard types, components. Processors and their types. Memories, their subclasses, how they work. Power supplies, components, cases. Hard drives, types. Graphics cards, display basics. Computer peripherals (printers), communication units (modems).
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to computer hardware, static electricity, precautions against static electricity
2nd Week Basic computer concepts (hardware-software), computer and health
3rd Week Motherboards, motherboard types, components
4th Week Processors and their types - I
5th Week Processors and their types - II
6th Week Memories, their subclasses, how they work - I
7th Week Memories, their subclasses, how they work - II
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Power supplies, components, cases
10th Week Hard drives, types
11th Week Graphics cards, display basics
12th Week Computer peripherals (printers), communication units (modems)
13th Week Homework presentations
14th Week Homework presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingPresentations and handouts
Bilgisayar Donanımı ve Bileşenleri, Özkan Canay, Tolga Güngörsün, Değişim Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Study
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 15
Quiz 2 20
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 2 2 4
Individual or group work 1 10 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 10 10
Quiz 2 1 2
Total Work Load85
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.83
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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