VBM615 - KNOWLEDGE TOOLS and SYSTEMS LABORATORY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
KNOWLEDGE TOOLS and SYSTEMS LABORATORY VBM615 Any Semester/Year 1 0 2 3
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Problem Solving
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)To be determined by the Institute. 
Course objectiveThe aim of the course is to make the students practice the fundamentals of knowledge tools and systems. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course, students will;
  2. ? Perform Data Analysis Techniques and Data Visualization applications.
  3. ? Perform simple signal processing applications.
  4. ? Process and use text, graphics, sound and music, image and video data,.
  5. ? Perform ERP applications.
  6. ? Create a data warehouse.
  7. ? Perform Decision Support System application.
Course Content? Data Analysis Techniques and Data Visualization applications
? Simple signal processing applications,
? Representations, processing, and use of text, graphics, sound and music, image and video data
? ERP applications,
? Data warehouse applications,
? Decision Support Systems applications.
 
References? Madanmohan Rao, Knowledge management tools and techniques, Elsevier, 2005. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction
Week 2Data Analysis Techniques and Data Visualization applications
Week 3Data Analysis Techniques and Data Visualization applications (continued)
Week 4Simple signal processing applications
Week 5Simple signal processing applications (continued)
Week 6Representations, processing, and use of text, graphics, sound and music, image and video data
Week 7Representations, processing, and use of text, graphics, sound and music, image and video data (continued)
Week 8Representations, processing, and use of text, graphics, sound and music, image and video data (continued)
Week 9ERP applications
Week 10ERP applications (continued)
Week 11Data warehouse applications
Week 12Data warehouse applications (continued)
Week 13Decision Support Systems applications
Week 14Decision Support Systems applications (continued)
Week 15
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments520
Presentation00
Project130
Seminar00
Midterms00
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 1 14
Laboratory 14 2 28
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)000
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project14040
Homework assignment51050
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 14848
Total Workload35101180

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has detailed knowledge about data and knowledge engineering (DKE).    X
2. Has a good understanding of common concepts such as abstraction, complexity, security, concurrency, software lifecycle and applies their expertise to the effective design, development and management of IS.    X
3. Understands the interaction of theory and practice and the links between them.    X
4. Has the ability to think at different levels of abstraction and detail; understands that an IS can be considered in different contexts, going beyond narrowly identifying implementation issues.   X 
5. Solves any technical or scientific problem independently and presents the best possible solution; has the communication skills to clearly explain the completeness and assumptions of their solution.    X
6. Completes a project on a larger scale than an ordinary course project in order to acquire the skills necessary to work efficiently in a team.    X
7. Recognises that the field of DKE is rapidly evolving. Follows the latest developments, learns and develops skills throughout their career.    X
8. Recognises the social, legal, ethical and cultural issues related to DKE practice and conduct professional activities in accordance with these issues. X   
9. Can make oral presentations in English and Turkish to different audiences face-to-face, in writing or electronically.    X
10. Recognises that DKE has a wide range of applications and opportunities.   X 
11. Is aware that DKE interacts with different fields, can communicate with experts from different fields and can learn necessary field knowledge from them.    X
12. Define a research problem and use scientific methods to solve it.   X  

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest