| ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| SEN1903 | Introduction to Information Technologies | Fall | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
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| 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. |
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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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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: |
| 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 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Project | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Quizzes | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 62 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics and science. | |
| 2) | Adequate knowledge in subjects specific to Energy Systems Engineering. | |
| 3) | Ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in Energy Systems Engineering to complex engineering problems. | |
| 4) | Ability to identify, define, and formulate complex engineering problems. | |
| 5) | Ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for solving complex engineering problems. | |
| 6) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| 7) | Ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Energy Systems Engineering applications. | |
| 8) | Ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| 9) | Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or Energy Systems Engineering research topics. | |
| 10) | Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze, and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Energy Systems Engineering research topics. | |
| 11) | Ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary teams. | |
| 12) | Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. | |
| 13) | Ability to work individually. | |
| 14) | Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. | |
| 15) | Knowledge of at least one foreign language. | |
| 16) | Ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, and to prepare design and production reports. | |
| 17) | Ability to make effective presentations, and to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 18) | Awareness of the necessity of life-long learning. | |
| 19) | Ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously renew oneself. | |
| 20) | Possession of professional and ethical responsibility and the ability to act in accordance with ethical principles. | |
| 21) | Knowledge of standards used in engineering applications. | |
| 22) | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. | |
| 23) | Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. | |
| 24) | Knowledge of sustainable development. | |
| 25) | Knowledge of the effects of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and social dimensions; and problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering. | |
| 26) | Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |