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Course Information

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
Code	Semester	Theoretical	Practice	National Credit	ECTS Credit
		Hour / Week
ANS111	Fall	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites and co-requisites	None
Language of instruction	Turkish
Type	Required
Level of Course	Associate
Lecturer	Öğr.Gör.Volkan Kadir GÜNGÖR
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Suggested Subject	none
Professional practise ( internship )	None
Objectives of the Course	This course aims to provide basic computer usage and knowledge to help students in their daily life and professional careers. In this context, computer hardware and software and office programs are examined. At the end of this course, students are provided with sufficient knowledge to work in an information technology environment.
Contents of the Course	- Introduction to the computer (definition, historical development, computer types); - Number and coding systems (Bit and byte concepts); - Computer hardware (motherboard, processor, memory, hard disk, video card, sound card, network card, modem, cd / dvd drive / printer, floppy drive, keyboard, mouse, monitor, speaker, ; - Software (Software types, operating systems, application software, programming languages); - Operating system software (DOS / Windows operating system and applications); - Windows operating system (File, directory, drive concepts, using Windows explorer, control panel); - Application software (Antivirus programs, file compression programs); - Office programs and applications: Word processor (Microsoft Word and applications), Spreadsheet program (Microsoft Excel and applications), Presentation program (Microsoft PowerPoint and applications)

Learning Outcomes of Course

#	Learning Outcomes
1	Students explain the basic concepts of a computer system.
2	Students will have information about computer hardware and software.
3	Students will know Windows Operating System and use it efficiently.
4	Students will know the Internet, make research using Internet and use common internet services.

Course Syllabus

#	Subjects	Teaching Methods and Technics
1	Introduction to Computer, basic concepts, history of computer.	Presentation
2	The working principle of computers, binary number system, the concept of bit-byte, computer hardware, components, tasks, and definitions.	Presentation
3	Types of software, operating systems, application software, programming languages.	Presentation
4	General information about the Windows Operating System.	Presentation
5	File, directory, driver concepts, windows explorer, desktop settings.	Presentation
6	Start menu, control panel, system tools, antivirus programs, compression programs.	Presentation
7	Microsoft Word - Word Processor, First Steps and Basic Operations	Presentation
8	Midterm exam	Written Exam
9	Microsoft Word - Formatting (text, paragraph, document)	Presentation
10	Microsoft Word - Objects (Table, Figure. Images, Graphics), and Printing	Presentation
11	Microsoft Excel - Introduction, Cells and Worksheets	Presentation
12	Microsoft Excel - Formatting, Formulas and Functions	Presentation
13	Microsoft Excel - Charts, Page Setup and Preparation of deliverables	Presentation
14	Microsoft PowerPoint - Basic Settings, Creating Presentations, Text, Images, and Table	Presentation
15	Microsoft PowerPoint - Graphics and Drawing Objects, Display Show Effects, Slide Show, and Output Processing	Presentation
16	Final Exam	Written Exam

Course Syllabus

#	Material / Resources	Information About Resources	Reference / Recommended Resources
1	Information and communication technology course book

Method of Assessment

#	Weight	Work Type	Work Title
1	40%	Mid-Term Exam	Mid-Term Exam
2	60%	Final Exam	Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

#	Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Method of Assessment
1	Students explain the basic concepts of a computer system.	9	1͵2
2	Students will have information about computer hardware and software.	9	1͵2
3	Students will know Windows Operating System and use it efficiently.	9	1͵2
4	Students will know the Internet, make research using Internet and use common internet services.	9	1͵2

PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

#	Type of Work	Quantity	Time (Hour)	Work Load
1	Course Duration	14	3	42
2	Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement)	14	3	42
3	Presentation and Seminar Preparation	0	0	0
4	Web Research, Library and Archival Work	0	0	0
5	Document/Information Listing	0	0	0
6	Workshop	0	0	0
7	Preparation for Midterm Exam	1	2	2
8	Midterm Exam	1	1	1
9	Quiz	0	0	0
10	Homework	0	0	0
11	Midterm Project	0	0	0
12	Midterm Exercise	0	0	0
13	Final Project	0	0	0
14	Final Exercise	0	0	0
15	Preparation for Final Exam	1	2	2
16	Final Exam	1	1	1
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