This course aims to provide students with basic computer use and knowledge that will help them in their daily lives and professional careers. In this context, computer hardware, software and office programs are examined. At the end of this course, it is aimed that students will have acquired sufficient knowledge to work in the information technology environment.
Prerequisite(s)
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
There are no special requirements for the course.
Instructor(s)
Professor Asiye Gül
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
The course will not be offered this term.
Office Hour(s)
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Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture, Question-answer, Demonstration
Principle Sources
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Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Computer and Hardware 1. Basic Concepts 2. Number and coding systems, binary number system and examples 3. Areas of use of the computer and units of measurement in the computer 4. General information about computer hardware 5. Motherboard, processor (CPU), ROM and RAM, Storage units and drivers 6. Input and output units, keyboard and applications
Lecture, Question and answer
2. Week
Operating Systems and Application Software 1. Operating system definition and history 2. Definitions of Dos, Windows, Unix, Linux, Novel 3. Functions of the operating system 4. File systems (system files-application files-file extensions 5. Application software (compression programs-Acrobat-Antivirus-Media players-Editors)
Lecture, Question and answer
3. Week
Windows Operating System 1. Windows versions 2. Basic operations (System on-off, introducing taskbar and desktop elements, window features and applications, using mouse and keyboard in the operating system) 3. Desktop management, Start menu and its contents 4. Accessories, system tools and control panel
Lecture, Question and answer
4. Week
Microsoft Word 1. Introduction of the elements in the Word program window. 2. Menus, toolbars, content and applications 3. Contents and applications of file, layout and view menus
Lecture, Question and answer
5. Week
Contents and applications of Microsoft Word Insert and format menus
Lecture, Question and answer
6. Week
Contents and applications of Microsoft Word Tools, tables, windows and help menus
Lecture, Question and answer
7. Week
Microsoft Excel 1. Introduction of Excel program window elements. Menus, toolbars, their contents and applications 2. Contents and applications of file, layout and view menus
Lecture, Question and answer
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Contents and applications of Microsoft Excel Insert and format menus
Lecture, Question and answer
10. Week
Contents and applications of Microsoft Excel Tools, data, windows and help menus
Lecture, Question and answer
11. Week
Microsoft PowerPoint 1. Introduction of PowerPoint program window elements. Menus, toolbars, their contents and applications 2. Contents and applications of file, layout and view menus 3. Contents and applications of insert, format menus
Lecture, Question and answer
12. Week
Contents and applications of Microsoft PowerPoint Tools, slide show, window and help menus
Lecture, Question and answer
13. Week
Internet Usage Network concept, development of the internet and basic internet concepts (LAN, WAN, DNS, server, client, Ethernet, TCP/IP, http, ftp), web browsers-Internet Explorer
Lecture, Question and answer
14. Week
Internet Usage Outlook usage, search engines, online library databases, Istanbul Kültür University library database applications
Lecture, Question and answer
15. Week
Information Technologies 1. Social structure of information technologies 2. Use and applications of information technologies in education 3. Security of information systems 4. Ethics in information technologies
Lecture, Question and answer
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Has the current theoretical knowledge required by the nursing profession.
PO-2
Has the practical skills to meet the health needs of individuals, families, groups and society with a holistic and humanistic approach.
PO-3
Applies quality and evidence-based nursing care process while meeting the health needs of individual, family, group and society.
PO-4
It considers ethical principles in nursing care, education, management and research.
PO-5
Follows nursing laws and regulations and acts appropriately.
PO-6
Uses effective communication skills.
PO-7
It provides health education and counseling services to individuals, families, groups and communities.
PO-8
As an active member of the healthcare team, it fulfills its roles and functions in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation.
PO-9
It shows an empathic approach in a sensitive way to all kinds of changes that may affect the health of the individual, family, group and society.
PO-10
It uses lifelong learning, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
PO-11
Follows up-to-date care technologies in line with the health needs of the society and reflects them on nursing practices.
PO-12
While practicing the profession, she becomes a role model for her/his colleagues.
PO-13
It protects the core professional values it has acquired.
PO-14
Uses professional autonomy in health related decisions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
At the end of the course, the student will have information about computer hardware.
LO-2
At the end of the course, the student will have information about operating systems and their functions.
LO-3
At the end of the course, the student will have knowledge about Windows programs and develop the ability to use the programs at a basic level.
LO-4
At the end of the course, the student knows the types and uses of search engines.
LO-5
At the end of the course, the student gets to know online library databases. learns how to use these databases.
