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GNKE100

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

Course Code
GNKE100
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 the concepts and approaches of problem-solving,
  2. create algorithms and flow diagrams in problem-solving,
  3. understand the basic software and hardware components that make up the computer system,
  4. describe the internet and related technologies,
  5. design a simple web page,
  6. understand information security and ethical issues,as well as digital accessibility
  7. discuss the effects of computer and internet on children and young people,
  8. create a digital or printed document by using a word processing program,
  9. prepare an effective presentation by using a presentation program,
  10. organize numeric or textual data by using the spreadsheet program and present this data graphically.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionInformation technologies and computational thinking; concepts and approaches related to problem solving; algorithm and flow charts; computer systems; basic concepts about software and hardware; operating systems, current operating systems; file management; utilities (third party software); word processing programs; calculation / table / graphics programs; presentation programs; desktop publishing; database management systems; web designing; internet use in education; contact and collaboration technologies; safe internet use; information ethics and copyrights; computer and the effects of the internet on children / teenagers.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Computational Thinking, Problem Solving and Approaches
2nd Week Algorithms and Flow Charts
3rd Week Algorithms and Flow Charts
4th Week Computer System, Hardware and Software
5th Week Operating System Usage and File Management, Internet, Internet Search and Email Usage
6th Week Social Media and Mobile Applications in Educational Environments
7th Week Information Security and Ethics
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Word Processors - I
10th Week Word Processors - II
11th Week Presentation Preparation - I
12th Week Presentation Preparation - II
13th Week Spreadsheet Program - I
14th Week Spreadsheet Program - II
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading? Benzer, A., Çiftci, S., Saraç, A., Bağcı, H., Çömek, A., Aksaya, H., ve Kabaca, T. (2012). Bilgisayar Okuryazarlığı I - II . Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
? Çelik, C., Daban, Ş., Yanarateş, E., Başboğaoğlu, U., Tarımer, İ., Kiper, A.,ve Ursavaş, F. (2012). Bilgisayar I-II Temel Bilgisayar Becerileri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
? Yasakcı, A., Tavukcu, T., Tuğun, V., Karahoca, D., Ertaç, D., Soykan, E., ve Kanbul, S. (2017). Bilişim Teknolojileri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 7 50
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 4 10 40
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 22 22
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 7 4 28
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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