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BEB650 - Basic Information and Communication Technologies

2023-2024 Spring term information
The course is not open this term
BEB650 - Basic Information and Communication Technologies
Program Theoretýcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
Undergraduate 0 2 1 2
Obligation : Must
Prerequisite courses : -
Concurrent courses : -
Delivery modes : Distance Education
Learning and teaching strategies : Other: Blended Learning (Face to face and Internet Based Teaching )
Course objective : To teach students to use a information and communication technologies (ICT) effectively as an essential life skill and to gain the skills to use computers effectively through concepts of ICTs
Learning outcomes : 1. Describes the basics of the concepts of computer and informatics 2. Uses and manages the computer 3. Understands the word processing software and creates documents by using the related software 4. Understands the structure of spreadsheets and applies different kinds of implementing 5. Understands the content of database and uses databases 6. Uses the presentation software 7. Uses the electronic mail management tool and web browser tool
Course content : 1. Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 2. Using the Computer and Managing Files 3. Word Processing 4. Spreadsheets 5. Using Database 6. Presentation 7. Web Browsing and Communication
References : www.ecdl.hacettepe.edu.tr
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 1.1 Hardware 1.1.1 Concepts 1.1.2 Computer Performance 1.1.3 Memory and Storage 1.1.4 Input, Output Devices 1.2 Software1.2.1 Concepts 1.3 Networks 1.3.1 Network Types 1.3.2 Data Transfer
2 1.4 ICT in Everyday Life 1.4.1 Electronic World 1.4.2 Communication 1.4.3 Virtual Communities 1.4.4 Health 1.4.5 Environment 1.5. Security 1.5.1 Identity/Authentication 1.5.2 Data Security 1.5.3 Viruses 1.6 Law 1.6.1 Copyright 1.6.2 Data Protection
3 2.1 Operating System2.1.1 First Steps 2.1.2 Setup 2.1.3 Working with Icons 2.1.4 Using Windows2.2 File Management2.2.1 Main Concepts 2.2.2 Files and Folders 2.2.3 Working with Files 2.2.4 Copy, Move 2.2.5 Delete, Restore 2.2.6 Searching
4 2.3 Utilities2.3.1 File Compression2.3.2 Anti-Virus2.4 Print Management2.4.1 Printer Options2.4.2 Print
5 3.1 Using the Application3.1.1 Working with Documents 3.1.2 Enhancing Productivity 3.2 Document Creation 3.2.1 Enter Text 3.2.2 Select, Edit3.3 Formatting3.3.1 Text3.3.2 Paragraphs3.3.3 Styles
6 3.4 Objects 3.4.1 Table Creation 3.4.2 Table Formatting 3.4.3 Graphical Objects3.5 Mail Merge3.5.1 Preparation 3.5.2 Outputs3.6 Prepare Outputs3.6.1 Setup3.6.2 Check and Print
7 Midterm Exam4.1 Using the Application 4.1.1 Working with Spreadsheets 4.1.2 Enhancing Productivity 4.2 Cells 4.2.1 Insert, Select 4.2.2 Edit, Sort 4.2.3 Copy, Move, Delete 4.3 Managing Worksheets4.3.1 Rows and Columns 4.3.2 Worksheets
8 4.4 Formulas and Functions4.4.1 Arithmetic Formulas 4.4.2 Functions 4.5 Formatting 4.5.1 Numbers/Dates 4.5.2 Contents 4.5.3 Alignment, Border Effects 4.6 Charts 4.6.1 Create 4.6.2 Edit 4.7 Prepare Outputs 4.7.1 Setup 4.7.2 Check and Print
9 5.1 Understanding Databases 5.1.1 Key Concepts 5.1.2 Database Organization 5.1.3 Relationships 5.1.4 Operation 5.2 Using the Application5.2.1 Working with Databases 5.2.2 Common Tasks 5.3 Tables5.3.1 Records 5.3.2 Design
10 5.4 Retrieving Information 5.4.1 Main Operations 5.4.2 Queries 5.5 Objects 5.5.1 Forms 5.6 Outputs 5.6.1 Reports, Data Export 5.6.2 Printing
11 6.1 Using the Application6.1.1 Working with Presentations6.1.2 Enhancing Productivity6.2 Developing a Presentation 6.2.1 Presentation Views 6.2.2 Slides 6.2.3 Master Slide6.3 Text6.3.1 Handling Text6.3.2 Formatting6.3.3 Lists6.3.4 Tables
12 6.4 Charts6.4.1 Using Charts6.4.2 Organization Charts6.5 Graphical Objects6.5.1 Insert, Manipulate6.5.2 Drawing6.6 Prepare Outputs6.6.1 Preparation6.6.2 Check and Deliver
13 7.1 The Internet7.1.1 Concepts/Terms 7.1.2 Security Consider. 7.2 Using the Browser 7.2.1 Basic Browsing 7.2.2 Settings 7.2.3 Nav. 7.2.4 Bookmarks 7.3 Using the Web 7.3.1 Forms 7.3.2 Searching 7.4 Web Outputs 7.4.1 Saving Files 7.4.2 Prep and Print
14 7.5 Electronic Communication 7.5.1 Concepts/Terms 7.5.2 Security Considerations 7.5.3 E-mail Theory 7.6 Using e-mail 7.6.1 Send an e-mail 7.6.2 Receiving e-mail 7.6.3 Enhancing Productivity 7.7 e-mail Management 7.7.1 Organize 7.7.2 Address Book
15 Final exam
Assessment Methods
Course activities Number Percentage
Attendance 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Application 0 0
Field activities 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 0 0
Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 1 40
Final exam 1 60
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 40
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 60
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 7 3 21
Specific practical training 0 0 0
Field activities 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 0 0 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework assignment 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study Duration) 1 6 6
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 5 5
Total workload 23 16 60
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline.
2. Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions.
3. Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods.
4. Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools.
5. Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results.
6. Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member.
7. Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology.
8. Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development.
9. Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies.
10. Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English.
11. Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
12. Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems.
13. Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest
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