KYRENIA UNIVERSITY

COURSE INTRODUCTORY CATALOG

Course Name: Introduction to Information Technologies

Course Application (Hours/Week)

Course code Year Term credit AKTS credit
Theoric Practice lab
CMP152 1 Spring 3 4 2 2 0

Course Type: compulsory Course Prerequisite: - Course Language: English

CMP152
Basic Specialization
Vocational Introduction Transferable
Vocational / Field to
Course Category Course Skills Course
Course Course Basic Information
Technologies

Monday 08:30 – 11:20

Place and Time of the Lesson
Teacher Uzm. Ömer Oklu

Basic components that make up the computer system: Processor,

Course Description
Course Objectives and
Goals
input-output units, storage and other peripherals;
• Operating systems: Working effectively in the operating system,
customizing and managing the system, Introduction of auxiliary
software: Archiving programs, audio/video player programs, screen
recording programs, computer network systems.
• Microsoft Excel programs: Editing text and pages, Working with
tables, pictures and graphics, creating forms, letters and labels.
Customize menus and toolbars, and create advanced applications
and effective homework reports. (MS Excel)
Explaining/describing the identified concept(s)
Creating and developing awareness of the relevant concept(s)
Discuss the validity of the identified concept(s)
 Develop selected/identified skills
Examining selected topics in depth/detail
To improve the existing knowledge of the students about the
determined concept/theory/subjects
Developing students' ideas/knowledge/understanding in the
context of selected concepts
Renewing their existing knowledge with students about the
determined concept/theory/subjects
To encourage innovation
develop critical thinking

• Basic components that make up the computer system: Has

Course Outcomes knowledge about the processor, input-output units, storage and
other peripherals and can use them.
• Recognizes the threats that may come from the network and the
internet.
• Uses search engines, internet portals and databases for research,
accessing and sharing information.
• While using information and technology, it knows the problems
caused by not complying with ethical rules and takes care to
comply with these rules.
• Shares files over the network to find or present information.
• Communicates continuously and effectively with learners by
using information technology tools.
• Operates computers and peripherals on a network.
• Uses basic computer applications related to file management
such as working with programs suitable for documents with
different extensions, file sharing and file management via e-mail
accounts, printing.
• Follows, evaluates and shares the results of current practices
used by large masses.
• Utilizes information technologies for purposes such as
communication, problem solving and information sharing.
• Word processing, presentation, desktop publishing with ready-
made templates
• Evaluates and uses technology-based opportunities necessary for
lifelong learning in terms of their professional needs.
• Uses the basic concepts of information technologies in written
and verbal communication accurately and appropriately.
• Aware of new technologies.
• Uses new technologies effectively.
 Course Content

Week Subject
1 Getting to know, course description and informing the process
2 Database Management
3 Web and Communication
4 Microsoft Excel programs (MS Excel)
5 Microsoft Excel programs (MS Excel)
6 Microsoft Excel programs (MS Excel)
7 Midterm Exam
8 Microsoft Excel programs (MS Excel)
9 Microsoft Excel programs (MS Excel)
10 Microsoft Excel programs (MS Excel)
11 Microsoft Excel programs (MS Excel)
12 Microsoft Excel programs (MS Excel)
13 Evaluation
14 Final exam
15 END OF TERM

Resources
Lecture Notes/Textbooks
• UZEM Lecture Notes

• Live Lesson Recordings

Online Based Course Evaluation System

Terms Number Grade Ratio
Attendance / Attendance in - -
simultaneous sessions
Homeworks 3 %30
Individual Presentations and - -
Discussion
Midterm Exam 1 %30
Report preparing - -
Presentation/Jury - -
Quiz - -
Final Exam 1 %40
Self Evaluation Form - -
Portfolio - -
Discussion - -
Total %100

Letter grade Coefficient

Rating Plan: percentile
90-100 AA 4.0
85-89 BA 3.5
80-84 BB 3.0
75-79 CB 2.5
70-74 CC 2.0
60-69 DC 1.5
50-59 DD 1.0
49 and below FF 0.0
Less than 70% continuity NA -

Course Requirements and

Academic Integrity:

Program Outcomes Matrix

* Contribution degree
Program Outcomes
0 1 2 3
To be able to use the concepts related to information technologies
✘
1. correctly and appropriately.
Ability to organize technology-supported processes and
✘
2. applications that can meet the different needs of learners
Taking necessary precautions regarding health and safety while
✘
3. using computers and other technologies
Ability to use internet and network applications securely and
✘
4. responsibly
Ability to use application software designed for specific purposes ✘
5.
Effective use of word processing software ✘
6.
*0: no additives 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution
 AKTS/ WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total workload

Lesson Preparation 7 7 7
lesson 14 14 14
Midterm exam - - -
Midterm exam Preparation - - -
Final exam 1 20 20
Final exam Preparation 1 20 20
Presentation(s) - - -
Homework Preparation 1 24 24
Research/Article(s) - - -
Project Writing
Team work - - -
Class Discussion(s) - - -
Lesson Planning 1 5 5
Total Workload
70/25 = 2,8 “””