INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRACTICES

TBF110

Course Code: TBF110
Semester: First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 2 + 1
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

First Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Define and explain basic concepts related to software and hardware.
Use the computer and operating system at a basic level.
Identify the internet and its basic components, and use the File Transfer Protocol.
Use a word processing program and adjust writing settings within the scope of preparing an academic report.
Use a spreadsheet program, create charts, and apply basic formulas.
Use a presentation program and understand its basic features.
Recognize and apply basic terminology in information security.
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts and information related to digital life.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course introduces students to the essential components of a computer, including data storage and transfer, the role of data and information in modern information society, responsibilities, and data security. Additionally, students will engage in practical applications using web, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to information technologies
2^nd Week	Overview of information technologies
3^rd Week	WWW (World Wide Web)
4^th Week	Introduction to MS Office and Adobe programs
5^th Week	Practical application: file transfer protocol setup and creating a webpage
6^th Week	MS Office applications
7^th Week	Practical application: MS Office programs
8^th Week	Midterm exam
9^th Week	MS Office applications
10^th Week	Practical application: MS Office programs
11^th Week	Digital life and the digital world
12^th Week	Information security and data protection
13^th Week	Presentation preparation and techniques
14^th Week	Student presentations

Recommended or Required Reading

Yağcı, Ö. (2012). Yeni başlayanlara bilgisayarın B'si-Windows 7-Office 2010. Seçkin Yayıncılık.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Problem Solving
Practice
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	3	10
Presentation of Case Study	1	10
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
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	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	1	30	30
Course hours	13	3	39
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	20	20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	3	4	12
Presentation (including preperation)	1	10	10
Performance Practice	3	1	3
Total Work Load			144
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.8
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6	LO7	LO8
K1
K2	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12