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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS CME 1206 TECHNICAL ENGLISH COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Computer Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MEHMET HILAL ÖZCANHAN

Offered to

Computer Engineering

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to provide the students with the necessary grammar and vocabulary in order to make them capable of writing technical reports and make efficient presentations, as well as acquiring the ethics of computer engineering.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Analyze the resources of computer engineering written in english, 2   Define and describe the the topics of computer engineering, in correct words and vocabulary, 3   Obtain and use the up to date vocabulary and terminology in computer engineering topics, 4   Write technical reports and literature in technical english, 5   Make effective english presentations, in computer engineering, 6   Abide by the ethical rules while working and executing all sorts of activities, in computer engineering.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction: Why is technical english necessary 2 Technical vocabulary, examples, resources and referrences. 3 Terminology og of computer engineering and related resources. 4 Grammar of technical english, part 1. 5 Grammar of technical english, part 2. 6 Structure of the technical reports and academic papers. 7 Outline, contents and grammar of sections of technical reports. 8 Preparing for a technical report. Writing the sections of a technical report. 9 Mid Term. 10 A sample (template) technical report. Mistakes to avoid when writing a technical report. 11 Presentation of technical reports. Rules of an effective presentation. 12 Introduction: Ethics of engineering and technology. Introduction to computer engineering and IT ethics. 13 Ethics and moral of computer engineering. 14 Ethical behaviour to carry out and to avoid.

Recomended or Required Reading

Technical English Vocabulary and Grammar, Nick Brieger, Alison Pohl, Summertown Publishing,1-902741-76-5,Ingiltere,2002. The Handbook of Information and Computer Ethics, Kenneth E. Himma, Herman T. Tavani, Wiley & Sons Publications, 2008.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 QUZ QUIZ 3 FIN FINAL EXAM 4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE*0.35+QUZ *0.15+FIN * 0.50 5 RST RESIT 6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE*0.35+QUZ *0.15+RST * 0.50 *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

mehmet.ozcanhan@deu.edu.tr, hozcanhan@cs.deu.edu.tr, +90-232-4127436.

Office Hours

Monday 10:00-12:00, Wednesday 10:30-12:00, Friday 15:30-17:00.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 13 2 26 Preparation for final exam 1 10 10 Preparation for midterm exam 1 6 6 Preparing assignments 0 2 0 Preparation for quiz etc. 2 2 4 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14 Midterm 1 2 2 Final 1 2 2 Quiz etc. 2 1 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 66

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 LO.1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 5 1 1 LO.2 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 1 1 LO.3 1 3 3 1 1 3 3 4 1 1 LO.4 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 5 1 1 LO.5 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 LO.6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5