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COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CET2101 Information Systems Hardware Fall 3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to help students gain basic knowledge and skills related to the logic of how computers work, historical development of personal computers, the functions and features of hardware components, buses, and solution strategies for basic hardware problems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Explains the logic of how computers work
2. Understands historical development of personal computers
3. Explains the functions and features of basic computer hardware components (mainboard, processor, memory, input-output systems)
4. Explains the functions and features of buses and ports
5. Assemblies a computer based on a given goal
6. Understands solution strategies to solve basic hardware problems
7. Applies solution strategies to different hardware problems

Course Content

The basic logic of how computers work; Historical development of personal computers; The functions and features of mainboard; The functions and features of processor, Overlocking and Benchmark; The functions, features, and types of memory (RAM, ROM, Flash, Cashe); Hardware cards and image processing tools; Buses and ports; BIOS and disk drives; Input/Output systems and their components; Assembling a Computer; Solution strategies for basic hardware problems; The features of multimedia systems, system software and operating systems.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Historical Development of Computers
2) Binary number system and The Basic Logic of How Computers Work
3) The Functions and Features of Mainboard, BIOS, Buses and Ports
4) The Functions and Features of Processor, Overclocking and Benchmark
5) The Functions, Features, and Types of Memory (RAM, ROM, Flash, Cache)
6) The Functions and Features of Hard Disk Drive
7) Midterm
8) A Computer Case Collection, Input / Output (I / O) System and Components
9) Common Hardware Problems and Solution Strategies
10) Hardware Security
11) Wireless Networking Hardware
12) Smart Boards, Projectors
13) Wearable Technology
14) Cloud Computing

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yaşar, E. (2015). Bilgisayar donanımı. Seçkin Yayınevi.
White, R. (2014). How computers work: The evolution of technology (10th Edition)
Scott, J C. (2009). But how does it know? - The basic principles of computers for everyone.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Project 1 10 10
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 102

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To define concepts related to the latest knowledge, tools and other scientific resources for the teaching profession, educational technology and information technologies in terms of national and international standards.
2) To explain the main elements of teaching strategies, methods and techniques, material design and assessment and evaluation processes that affect the development of educational technology integration.
3) To develop competencies related to software languages, operating systems, computer networks and computer hardware.
3) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
4) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
5) To plan, implement and evaluate classroom activities that utilize cutting-edge technologies to foster creativity, problem solving and critical thinking using scientific methods.
6) To build strong theoretical and applied models to develop solutions to problems that focus on systems and human development within a learning organization. 
7) To review, evaluate and recommend strategies for technology integration based on the interests, needs, individual differences and developmental characteristics of students in primary and secondary education.
8) To work individually and collaboratively in a team to carry out activities related to educational technology, information technology and the teaching profession in an interdisciplinary approach.
9) To effectively use and evaluate educational technologies and appropriately designed instructional models as a means of achieving and meeting learning objectives and requirements.
10) To utilize effective metacognitive techniques to make the classroom a community of learners engaged in lifelong learning activities.
11) To prepare trainings and projects related to educational technology for the community and to provide counseling to individuals in enhancing learning through the appropriate use of technology.
12) To implement cost and time sensitive strategies to support individuals and organizations to carry out their work more effectively.
13) To equip teachers to be pioneers and models in the application of technology for educational purposes using ethical and legal standards and to keep pace with changing technology.
14) To investigate efficient design solutions and existing standards used today for educational technologies, curricula, innovations and outcomes related to work, school, education sector and virtual world.
15) To gain fluency in interpersonal communication, teaching frameworks and the use of different technologies in relation to national norms and laws.