ECTS - Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems (CMPE105) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers and Information Systems | CMPE105 | 1. Semester | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
|---|
| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
|---|---|
| Course Type | Service Courses Taken From Other Departments |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
|
| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to develop computer literacy and competency by introducing fundamentals of computer systems and to develop skills in using software tools. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
|
| Course Content | Fundamentals of information systems, system and application software; input, processing, storage, output and communication; exploring the windows environment; learning management systems; internet applications; use of applications software: word processing, spreadsheets and creating presentations, integrating and sharing information between applica |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information Technology, The Internet, And You | Chapter 1 (main text) |
| 2 | The System Unit | Chapter 6 |
| 3 | Application Software | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | System Software | Chapter 5 |
| 5 | Learning Management System (Moodle) | Lecture Notes |
| 6 | Create a simple document in Microsoft Word | Chapters 1.1-1.2 (main text 2) |
| 7 | Editing a Document, Character Formatting | Chapters 1.3-1.4 (main text 2) |
| 8 | Wizards and Templates | Chapters 1.7-1.8 (main text 2) |
| 9 | Introduction to Microsoft Excel – Creating a Spreadsheet | Chapter 3.1-3.2 (main text) |
| 10 | Formatting and Enhancing Spreadsheet’s Appearance | Chapter 3.3 |
| 11 | Using Formulas and Built-in Functions, Analyzing Statistical Data | Chapter 3.5-3.7-3.9 |
| 12 | Graphs and Charts | Chapter 3.8 |
| 13 | Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint, Creating a Presentation | Chapters 2.1-2.2 (main text 2) |
| 14 | Creating a slide show, OLE | Chapters 2.3-2.4 (main text 2) |
| 15 | Review | |
| 16 | Review |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Computing Essentials Complete Edition, 16/e 2008, Timothy J. O’Leary, Linda I. O’Leary, McGraw-Hill / Irwin |
|---|---|
| 2. (*) Computer and Information Systems Laboratory Manual, 2004, Atılım University Publication, Department of Computer Engineering, Nevzat Sezer, Gül Tokdemir , Bülent G. Emiroğlu, Meltem G. Eryılmaz | |
| Other Sources | 3. Introduction to Computers & Information Systems, Larry Long, Nancy Long, Prentice Hall. |
| 4. The O'Leary Series: Office XP, Volume I, Timothy J O'Leary, Linda I. O'Leary, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 1st Edition, 2001. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 50 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
|---|---|
| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | X |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Students gain sufficient background in the field of translation and use the theoretical and applied knowledge in translation. | |||||
| 2 | Students gain the skills to find, define, formulate and solve possible problems in translation and interpreting. | |||||
| 3 | Students gain the skills to select and use technical equipment in the applications of translation and interpreting and; to be able to use simultaneous interpreting with the required equipment. | X | ||||
| 4 | Students gain the the skills of translation analysis, translation criticism and interpretation. | |||||
| 5 | Students gain the skills to access information and to do research to use data bases, translation programs and other information resources. | X | ||||
| 6 | Students gain individual and group working skills and be able to to build self-confidence for taking responsibility. | X | ||||
| 7 | Students gain the skills to build efficient verbal and spoken communication skills in English and establish fluency in English and also, acquire the grammar and operation rules of at least one foreign language. | |||||
| 8 | Students gain the ability to build the awareness for life-long learning; to keep up with the developments in science and technology and to sustain personal development. | X | ||||
| 9 | Students gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | ||||
| 10 | Students can build awareness about project management, the rights of employees and the legal consequences of translation and interpreting applications. | |||||
| 11 | Students become aware of universal and societal dimensions of translation and interpreting applications and gather information about the problems of the contemporary world. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload | 78 | ||