GMÜ641 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GMÜ641 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 7
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Other: Homeworks  
Instructor (s)Department academic staff  
Course objectiveGraduates from the Information Technology course gain the following skills and attributes by completing the coursework and professional experiences: An understanding of computer system components with depth and experience in their integration. Creative and analytical thinking skills that provide a basis for technological problem. The ability to integrate systems for the purpose of facilitating communications with each other. The ability to lead and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. The skills and attitudes of life-long learning. The ability to apply knowledge, manage projects and work effectively in diverse teams.  
Learning outcomes
  1. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline. An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
  2. An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, continuing professional development.
  4. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practices. An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies.
  5. An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems. An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.
  6. An understanding of best practices and standards and their application. An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan.
Course ContentOperation systems and office package programs. Application of local and global networks-internet. Network management and file sharing. Electronic mailing. Web site design and publishing. Access and use of anonymous data-bases. Mobile communication systems 
ReferencesApplied Mathematics in Chemical Engineering, Mickley, Sherwood, Reed, McGraw Hill.
Mühendisler İçin Sayısal Yöntemler Steven C. Chapra & Raymond P. Canal Çevirenler: Hasan Heperkan & Uğur Kesgin Literatür Yayınevi, 2003.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to Information Technology
Week 2Introduction to Operating Systems
Week 3Computers and society
Week 4Visual programming
Week 5Introduction to computer hardware
Week 6Introduction to programming
Week 7Introduction to information systems
Week 8Midterm exam
Week 9Introduction to system analysis and design
Week 10Introduction to internet technology
Week 11Introduction to statistics
Week 12Introduction to databases
Week 13Project, Project management
Week 14lnformation systems management
Week 15Preparation for final exam
Week 16FINAL EXAM

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance100
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments330
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)12336
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment32472
Midterms (Study duration)12525
Final Exam (Study duration) 13535
Total Workload3190210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. The graduates have acquired extensive and profound knowledge from the scientific work being carried out in their field. They are able to evaluate data critically and to draw conclusions from it.    X
2. The graduates have understanding of applicable techniques and methods and their limits.   X 
3. They are aware of new developments in their field and familiarise themselves with new tasks systematically and without taking too long.    X
4. The graduates are able to formulate engineering problems and find solutions which require very considerable competence as far as methods are concerned.    X
5. The graduates are able to develop new and/or original idea and methods and apply innovative methods in solving the products or processes design problems.   X 
6. The graduates have ability to use their powers of judgment as engineers in order to work with complex and possibly incomplete information, to recognise discrepancies and to deal with them.  X  
7. The graduates are able to understand the impact of engineering solutions in an environmental and societal context.    X
8. - The graduates have ability to design and implement the analytical modelling and experimental research, and deal with complexity and evaluate data critically.  X  
9. The graduates have ability to understand professional, social and ethical responsibility and to act responsibly in the collection, integration, analysis, interpretation and communication of data.  X  
10. The graduates have made a contribution through the written or oral presentation of original research results in the national and international scholarly community.    X 

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