COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FUNDAMENTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FBA 1203 FUNDAMENTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES COMPULSORY 2 2 0 5

Offered By

Faculty Of Business

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜZIN ÖZDAĞOĞLU

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English)
Economics (English)
International Business and Trade (English)
Tourism Management (English)
International Trade and Business (English)
International Relations (English)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (English)

Course Objective

This course aims to provide an introduction to acquaint students with computers as tools of information processing and their applications. Students will be familiar with computer hardware, software and telecommunication devices. They may easily understand the features of the technological instruments used at the area of information technologies. They will be able to make applications related to the word processor, spreadsheets, and databases.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of computer software and hardware components.
2   Demonstrate an understanding of telecommunication devices.
3   Make applications related to the word processor, spreadsheets, and databases.
4   Demonstrate awareness of fundamental information technologies.
5   Generate applications from real data and events.
6   Be able to solve problems involving understanding of the functional and algebraic concepts in Excel.
7   Evaluate relationships among data entities to design integrated database.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction Technology in Action-Chapter 1: The Impact of Technology in a Changing World Read E-text Chapter1 Do End-of-chapter Quiz
2 Technology in Action-Technology in Action-Chapter 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts Read E-text Chapter2 Do End-of-chapter Quiz
3 Technology in Action-Chapter 3: Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web s Resources Read E-text Chapter3 Do End-of-chapter Quiz
4 Technology in Action-Chapter 4: Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play Read E-text Chapter4 Do End-of-chapter Quiz Do ITSims
5 Technology in Action-Chapter 5: System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management Read E-text Chapter5 Do End-of-chapter Quiz Do ITSims
6 Technology in Action-Chapter 8: Managing Your Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics Read E-text Chapter8 Do End-of-chapter Quiz Do ITSims
7 GOSeries-Word Chapter 1: Creating Documents with Microsoft Word GOSeries-Word Chapter 2: Creating Cover Letters and Using Tables to Create Resumes Read E-text Word-Chapter1 Read E-text Word-Chapter2 Do 2 simulation trainings Do 2 End-of-chapter Quizzes
8 GOSeries-Word Chapter 3: Creating Research Papers, Newsletters, and Merged Mailing Labels GOSeries-Word Chapter 4: Using Styles and Creating Multilevel Lists and Charts Read E-text Word-Chapter3 Read E-text Word-Chapter4 Do 2 simulation trainings Do 2 End-of-chapter Quizzes
9 GOSeries-Excel Chapter 1: Creating a Worksheet and Charting Data Read E-text Excel-Chapter1 Do simulation training Do End-of-chapter Quiz
10 GOSeries-Excel Chapter 2: Using Functions, Creating Tables, and Managing Large Workbooks Read E-text Excel-Chapter2 Do simulation training Do End-of-chapter Quiz
11 GOSeries-Excel Chapter 3: Analyzing Data with Pie Charts, Line Charts, and What-If Analysis Tools Read E-text Excel-Chapter3 Do simulation training Do End-of-chapter Quiz
12 Excel Chapter 4: Creating PivotTables and PivotCharts Read E-text Excel-Chapter4 Do simulation training Do End-of-chapter Quiz
13 GOSeries-PowerPoint Chapter 1: Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint GOSeries-PowerPoint Chapter 2: Formatting PowerPoint Presentations Read E-text PPT-Chapter1 Read E-text PPT-Chapter2 Do 1 simulation trainings (Chapter2) Do 2 End-of-chapter Quizzes
14 GOSeries-PowerPoint Chapter 3: Enhancing a Presentation with Animation, Video, Tables, and Charts Read E-text PPT-Chapter3 Do End-of-chapter Quiz

Recomended or Required Reading

Pearson MyITLab Platform. Students must purchase an access code to register to the online course platform at the begining of the semester.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

This course is managed through a distance learning platform. Students are expected to follow the learning resources and to apply self-quizzes and perfrom applications designed on a simulation platform..

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 ASS Assignment
3 PRT Participation
4 FN Final
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.30 +ASS * 0.25 + PRT * 0.05 + FN * 0.40
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.30 + ASS * 0.25 +PRT * 0.05 + BUT * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods


Midterm and final exams will be held face to face.

For the homework part, which constitutes 25% of the year-end grade, the performance percentages achieved by the students on the online application platform at the end of the year will be evaluated.

Assessment Criteria

Midterm and final exams will be held face to face.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligatory to participate in online course platform (MyITLab).
2.Violations of Plagiarism of any kind will result in disciplinary steps being taken.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

guzin.kavrukkoca@deu.edu.tr
berk.piskin@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Please request an appointment

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 4 56
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 11 4 44
Preparing assignments 8 3 24
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 126

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.45
LO.55
LO.65
LO.75

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