| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | 1 |
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| Semester | First Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- By distinguishing between the fundamental hardware and software concepts that make up a computer, the user operates hardware components physically, correctly, and safely.
- 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.
- 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.).
- 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).
- 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.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This 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). |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to computer hardware, static electricity, precautions against static electricity |
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2nd Week |
Basic computer concepts (hardware-software), computer and health |
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3rd Week |
Motherboards, motherboard types, components |
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4th Week |
Processors and their types - I |
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5th Week |
Processors and their types - II |
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6th Week |
Memories, their subclasses, how they work - I |
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7th Week |
Memories, their subclasses, how they work - II |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Power supplies, components, cases |
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10th Week |
Hard drives, types |
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11th Week |
Graphics cards, display basics |
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12th Week |
Computer peripherals (printers), communication units (modems) |
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13th Week |
Homework presentations |
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14th Week |
Homework presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Presentations and handouts
Bilgisayar Donanımı ve Bileşenleri, Özkan Canay, Tolga Güngörsün, Değişim Yayınları
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Practice
- Presentation
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
- Case Study
- Project
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
25 |
| Assignment |
1 |
15 |
| Quiz |
2 |
20 |
| 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 |
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 Load | 85 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 2.83 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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