Course Name : Introduction to Information Technology

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

YBS111

1/1 (Fall)

3

6

2

2

0

Department

Introduction to Basic Information Technologies Applications

Instructors

Asst. Prof. Dr. Emre ÇAKMAK

Contact Information

ecakmak@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours & Room

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  -

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

30

60

10

-

Course Description

Introduction to Computers and World Wide Web, System Unit (Components of a computer), Input/Output and Storage, Operating  Systems, Number Representations and Microsoft Office Tools

Course Objectives

This course provides introductory level information about computers and word, excel and powerpoint tools

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully pass the course will acquire knowledge on the following topics

I. Structure and Function of Computers (CPU, Memory, System Bus)

II. The internet and World Wide Web

III. Computer Networks

IV. Number Formats in Computer Arithmetic

V. Microsoft Office Tools

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Power point slides, computer softwares

Tutorial Place

Class and Laboratory

Textbook

Microsoft® Office 2013: Introductory, M. E. Vermaat, Cengage Learning, 2014

Other Books

Computers Are Your Future, Complete, 9/E

Bill A. Daley ISBN-10: 013242939X ISBN-13: 9780132429399 Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2008

Homework & Projects

Homeworks will be given on lab works that will be regularly done in the computer lab every week.

Laboratory Work

Topics covered in the class will be enhanced through applications that will be regularly done in the computer lab every week.

Computer Use

Word, Excel and Power-point

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

1

10

Homework

1

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction to Computers, System Unit (Components of a computer), Input/Output and Storage

I,II

2

Operating Systems, Internet and World Wide Web and Networking

III,IV

3

Word Applications

V

4

Word Applications

V

5

PowerPoint Applications

V

6

PowerPoint Applications

V

7

Midterm

V

8

Excel Applications

V

9

Excel Applications

V

10

Excel Applications

V

11

Excel Applications

V

12

Excel Applications

V

13

Excel Applications

V

14

Final

V

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

To use concepts and theories related to different basic functions of business, to analyze and solve related process problems.

X

b

As managers of the business, making decisions using appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques.

X

c

Having research skills on how to obtain the necessary resources to evaluate and solve business problems.

X

d

When adapting information technology applications, be aware of relevant environmental, social and ethical rules

X

e

Using a foreign language and communicating verbally and in writing with colleagues from all over the world to follow new developments in business, management and information.

X

f

To demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills required in business environment and project management.

X

g

For information technology applications - for interdisciplinary work that can combine social and technical areas - to produce and analyze strategies that will improve operational efficiency, improve creativity and innovation.

X

h

Identify software, hardware, infrastructure, database and communication requirements according to business requirements, design the necessary components, make the selection, manage the system.

X

i

To create a project plan for an information system project, to analyze and document the necessary needs, to dominate the systematic database analysis, design and implementation stages, to give technical and managerial contributions, to take responsibility and to manage effectively.

X

j

To know programming and database logic and to use a modern programming language.

X

k

To have mastery of administrative / functional applications of enterprise information systems. To have knowledge about types of enterprise software, software selection and purchase decision, to plan and manage software development processes.

X

Prepared by

Asst. Prof. Dr. Emre ÇAKMAK

Date

06.06.2017

Signature