EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
SEN2201 Computing Systems Fall 3 0 3 6
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: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PINAR BÖLÜK
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. NAFİZ ARICA
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PINAR BÖLÜK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Course objective is defining bits, data types, and operations, digital logic structures, the Von Neumann model, programming, assembly language, I/O, trap routines and subroutines, the stack, introduction to programming in C, variables and operators, control structures, functions, testing and debugging, pointers and arrays, recursion, I/O in C, data structures.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define basics of computational devices
2. Define bits, data types and operations
3. Define logic gates, combinational logic circuits, concept of memory, sequential logic circuits.
4. Define memory organization, registers, instruction set, data types, addressing modes.
5. Use variables, operators, control structures, iteration structures, pointers and array and functions in C programming language

Course Content

The course content is composed of the basics of computer systems, bits, data types and operations, digital logic structures (logic gates, combinational logic circuits, concept of memory, sequential logic circuits), the von Neumann model,
memory organization and registers, instruction sets, addressing models, Assembly language, Programming in C.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to a Computer System
2) Bits, Data Types, and Operations
3) Digital Logic Structures (logic gates, combinational logic circuits)
4) Digital Logic Structures (concept of memory, sequential logic circuits)
5) The von Neumann Model (instruction processing)
6) The von Neumann Model (I/O basics)
7) ISA Overview (Memory organization and registers)
8) ISA Overview (Memory organization and registers)
9) Review for the Midterm Exam
10) Assembly Language
11) Programming in C
12) Programming in C
13) Programming in C
14) Programming in C

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Patt & Patel, Introduction to Computing Systems (2nd edition), MGraw Hill, 2004. ISBN 0-07-121503-4 (required)

Mano & Kime, Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals (3rd edition), Prentice Hall, 2004. ISBN 013140539X (recommended)
References: Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 10 % 20
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 5 10 50
Midterms 1 26 26
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 138

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 be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3