ARCHITECTURE
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
SEN1905	Information Technologies I	Spring Fall	2	2	3	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	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	4	% 10
Project	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 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
Homework Assignments	4	5	20
Quizzes	5	2	10
Midterms	1	5	5
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			45

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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.