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Program of Management Information Systems

YBS115

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Course Code
YBS115
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain computer architecture and working logic.
  2. Explain the concepts of computer hardware, software and communication networks.
  3. Use MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) software effectively.
  4. Define the basic concepts of computer networking.
  5. Define the basic concepts of the common language that enables communication on the Internet.
  6. Define information systems and their types.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to present the main principles of information systems and technologies by considering the historical and evolutionary development. The course includes computer terminology, hardware, software and communication networks, current application software and innovations in information systems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Information technology and human
2nd Week Computer arithmetic basics, number systems
3rd Week Computer hardware, system technologies, new technologies in peripherals and equipment
4th Week Computer hardware application
5th Week Computer software and types
6th Week Data communication, networks and network topology by area, network concepts
7th Week Essential components of the Internet, WWW
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Application software I - Microsoft Office Word
10th Week Application software I - Microsoft Office Word application
11th Week Application software II - Microsoft Office Excel
12th Week Application software II - Microsoft Office Excel application
13th Week Application software III - Microsoft Office PowerPoint
14th Week Research presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingLecture notes
O'Leary, T. J., & O'Leary, L. I. (2019). Computer Essentials. McGraw-Hill.
Baykal, N. (2005). Bilgisayar Ağları (2. Baskı). SAS Bilişim Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 2 10
Project 1 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
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 13 1 13
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation) 2 10 20
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 0 0 0
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load133
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.43
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K10 X
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