Computer Technology Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

BST101

Course Name:

Programming Basics

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. RAHİME BÜŞRA HACIMUSTAFAOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Mustafa Koçal

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course covers computational design as well as software maintenance for students with little or no experience in computer programming, using the Python programming language. In addition to the elements of Python languages, the course will also teach sequential programming management and the basics of software development.
Course Content:	Basic computer concepts, Programming fundamentals, Variables, Expressions, Functions, Conditional expressions, Recursion, Abundant functions, Iterations, Loops, Strings, Lists, Dictionaries, Tuples.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns basic computer and programming concepts.
2) Gains scientific thinking ability.
3) Learns the basics of computer programming.
4) Acquires skills to solve problems with the help of computers.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the course, meeting the instructor, basic computer concepts (Central processing unit, memory, backup, operating system, algorithm, software, programming and meeting Piazza, etc.).	Think Python, 2nd Edition, How to Think Like a Computer Scientist, Allen Downey, Green Tea Press (2015).
2)	Fundamentals of programming, variables, expressions, idioms.	Course notes
3)	Fundamentals of programming, variables, expressions, idioms.	Course notes
5)	Functions	Her Yönüyle Python, 5. Baskı, Fırat Özgül, Kodlab, 2017.
6)	Conditional expressions, recursion.	Course notes
7)	Abundant functions	Course notes
8)	Midterm exam	Course notes
9)	Repetitions, loops.	-
10)	Repetitions, loops.	-
11)	Lists, Dictionaries, Tuples	-
12)	Lists, Dictionaries, Tuples	-
13)	Case study: choosing the right data structure.	-
14)	Data structures	-
15)	Final exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) To possess the ability to comprehend fundamental concepts in the field of computer technologies.
2) To possess the ability to analyze and model problems in the field of computer technologies, and to determine and define appropriate software requirements for their solutions.
3) To possess the ability to comprehend professional topics in a foreign language.
4) To possess the capability to perform software installation, testing, and acceptance procedures.
5) To possess the ability to carry out the setup and administration of computer networks, as well as utilize network operating systems.
6) To possess the skill of conducting maintenance and repairs on computer hardware.
7) To have awareness and responsibility regarding professional, legal, ethical, and social issues in the field of computer technologies.
8) To possess the capability to plan, design, and develop computer and network software.
9) To possess the ability to design and program for web development.
10) To be competent in applying knowledge of database management, querying, and design to practical applications, and to be capable of developing database applications.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To possess the ability to comprehend fundamental concepts in the field of computer technologies.
2)	To possess the ability to analyze and model problems in the field of computer technologies, and to determine and define appropriate software requirements for their solutions.
3)	To possess the ability to comprehend professional topics in a foreign language.
4)	To possess the capability to perform software installation, testing, and acceptance procedures.
5)	To possess the ability to carry out the setup and administration of computer networks, as well as utilize network operating systems.
6)	To possess the skill of conducting maintenance and repairs on computer hardware.
7)	To have awareness and responsibility regarding professional, legal, ethical, and social issues in the field of computer technologies.
8)	To possess the capability to plan, design, and develop computer and network software.
9)	To possess the ability to design and program for web development.
10)	To be competent in applying knowledge of database management, querying, and design to practical applications, and to be capable of developing database applications.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	4	15			60
Midterms	1	30			30
Final	1	35			35
Total Workload					125