Fundamentals of Information Technology Use
A hands-on course on using computers, the internet and office software effectively and safely in academic and professional work.
- Semester
- Fall semester
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Length
- 16 weeks
Course aims
To introduce hardware, operating systems, networking and information security, and to enable students to use word processors, spreadsheets and presentation software productively in academic work.
Learning outcomes
Students who complete this course will be able to:
- Explains the main components of a computer system and their functions.
- Prepares an academic document with references and a table of contents.
- Analyses data in spreadsheets using formulas, functions, charts and pivot tables.
- Applies information security and digital ethics principles in everyday use.
Assessment
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Midterm exam (week 8) | 40% |
| Final exam (week 16) | 60% |
Resources
- Microsoft 365 ve LibreOffice resmî yardım belgeleri / official help documentation
- Ders notları ve haftalık uygulama dosyaları / Lecture notes and weekly exercise files
Weekly syllabus
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1
Week 1 Introduction to information technology and core concepts
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2
Week 2 Hardware components and how they work
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3
Week 3 Operating systems and file management
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4
Week 4 The internet, networking basics and cloud services
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5
Week 5 Information security, personal data and digital ethics
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6
Week 6 Word processing: document layout and formatting
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7
Week 7 Word processing: academic documents, references and tables of contents
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8
Week 8 Exam Midterm exam
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9
Week 9 Spreadsheets: data entry and basic formulas
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10
Week 10 Spreadsheets: functions and conditional logic
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11
Week 11 Spreadsheets: charts and pivot tables
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12
Week 12 Building presentations and presenting effectively
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13
Week 13 Online collaboration and sharing tools
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14
Week 14 Using AI tools responsibly and ethically
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15
Week 15 Applied project and review
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16
Week 16 Exam Final exam