SEN1901 Introduction to Information TechnologiesBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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
SEN1901 Introduction to Information Technologies Spring 0 2 1 3
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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİLEK KARAHOCA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course focuses on learning of computer hardware, operating systems, basic web site design, and office applications. Basic information technologies and software trends are going to be given in detail. Practical use of network and communication applications are going to be tought. Web site designing concepts and HTML programming will be learned. Also, internet navigation tools and their configuration will be considered. Office tools, such as word processing, spreadsheets, mail tools etc. are going to be considered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define and describe digital devices, data representation and processing.
2. Define and describe basic components of a PC and network structure.
3. Define and describe basics of operating systems.
4. Define and describe internet applications, services and related technologies.
5. Define and describe operations on word processing such as margin settings, structural modifications, headers, footers, quick styles, themes, etc.
6. Define and describe operations on spread sheets such as using built-in functions, formatting, creating charts, basic macro programming, etc.
7. Define and describe operations on presentation suite such as creating and designing slide shows, using effects and animations, etc.
8. Define and describe essentials of HTML and design web pages.
9. Define and describe basics of database structure and simple SQL operations.
10. Define and describe digital graphics and video, analyze implementation details on web pages.

Course Content

The course content is composed of computers and digital basics, LANs and WLANs, operating systems and file management,
web and mail, word processing, spread sheets, presentation suite, fundamentals of designing web, databases, digital media
and web editing.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Computers and Digital Basics
2) Computer Hardware (LANs AND WLANs)
3) Computer Software (Operating Systems and File Management)
4) Internet (Web and Mail)
5) Word Processing (I)
6) Word Processing (II)
7) Spread Sheets (I)
8) Spread Sheets (II)
9) Spread Sheets (III)
10) Presentation Suite
11) Fundamentals of Designing Web
12) Databases
13) Digital Media
14) Web editing

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Computer Concepts 2010 Parsons and Oja ISBN: 0-324-78084-0
Discovering Computers 2010 Shelly and Vermaat ISBN: 0-495-80681-1

Computer Concepts: Illustrated Brief, 8th Edition Parsons And Oja ISBN: 0538749547
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 10
Laboratory 8 % 10
Quizzes 8 % 20
Project 2 % 20
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 2 28
Project 2 5 10
Homework Assignments 4 1 4
Quizzes 8 1 8
Midterms 1 6 6
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 71

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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.