Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1BİL101Information Technologies2+0+02315.09.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic principles of information technologies and to provide them with effective problem solving and decision making skills in the digital world. It is aimed for students to learn the efficient and safe use of computer systems, software tools and the internet. In addition, they will be able to become responsible individuals on digital platforms by developing awareness of information ethics and copyrights.
Course Content The course covers information technologies and computational thinking; problem solving concepts and approaches; algorithms and flowcharts; computer systems; basic concepts of software and hardware; fundamentals of operating systems, current operating systems; file management; auxiliary programs (third party software); word processing programs; calculation/table/graphics programs; presentation programs; desktop publishing; database management systems; web design; internet use in education; communication and collaboration technologies; safe internet use; IT ethics and copyrights; the effects of computers and the internet on children/adolescents.
Course Methods and Techniques 1. The lecturer explaining the topics and presenting them to the students and asking questions about the explained topics
2. Students asking questions during the lesson to reinforce the topic and the lecturer answering them.
3. Developing different perspectives by discussing the topics with the students.
4. Analyzing real-life IT and technological cases.
5. Students doing research on specific topics and preparing homework.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. İbrahim Halil EFENDİOĞLU
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Hoşcan, Y. (2018). Bilgisayar ve Programlamaya Giriş. T.C. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No: 3319, Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayını No: 2179. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi. Kurubacak, G., & Okur, M. R. (2019). Temel Bilgi Teknolojileri II. T.C. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No: 3196, Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayını No: 2073. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi. Sönmez, H., & Aydın, S. (2019). Veritabanı Sistemleri. T.C. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No: 3422, Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayını No: 2272. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi. Şahin, Y. L. (2018). Web Tabanlı Kodlama. T.C. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No: 3518, Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayını No: 2352. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yüzer, T. V., & Okur, M. R. (2018). Temel Bilgi Teknolojileri I. T.C. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No: 3190, Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayını No: 2071. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi.

Course Category
Social Sciences %70
Field %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 16 2 32
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 18 3 54
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To understand the basic concepts of information technologies and computational thinking methods.
2 Ability to develop solutions using algorithms and flow charts in problem solving processes.
3 Having basic knowledge about computer hardware and software and being able to understand computer systems.
4 Understanding the basic functions of operating systems and being able to use current operating systems.
5 Ability to use computer file systems efficiently through file management and utility programs.
6 Ability to create and edit documents using word processing programs effectively.
7 Ability to analyze and visualize data using calculation, table and graphic programs.
8 Ability to prepare professional presentations by using presentation programs effectively.
9 Understanding the basic concepts of database management systems and being able to create simple databases.
10 Ability to design basic web pages.
11 To be able to use digital learning tools by learning the effective use of the internet in education.
12 Ability to collaborate effectively on online platforms using communication and collaboration technologies.
13 Developing awareness about cybersecurity by learning the rules of safe internet use.
14 Becoming a responsible user in the digital environment by gaining awareness about IT ethics and copyrights.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Concept of Information Technologies • What are information technologies and computational thinking? • The importance of information technologies today
2 Problem Solving and Algorithms • Problem solving approaches and algorithms • Algorithm writing techniques, use of flow charts
3 Computer Systems • Computer hardware and software components • Working principles of computers
4 Fundamentals of Operating Systems • Role and functions of operating systems • Overview of current operating systems
5 File Management File management and directory structures
6 Word Processing Programs • Third-party software and utilities • Basic functions of word processing programs (Microsoft Word and similar)
7 Hesaplama/Tablo/Grafik Programları • Microsoft Excel and similar software • Data analysis, creating graphs and tables
8 Presentation Programs • Microsoft PowerPoint and similar presentation software • Basic concepts of desktop publishing
9 Database Management Systems • Introduction to database management systems • SQL basics and database design
10 Web Design Basics • Creating a simple web page using HTML and CSS • Principles of web design
11 Internet Use in Education • The place and importance of the internet in education • Online tools used in education
12 Communication and Collaboration Technologies • Communication tools (email, instant messaging, video conferencing) • Collaboration tools and online work platforms
13 Safe Internet Use and Information Ethics Safe internet usage rules • IT ethics and copyrights
14 Effects of Computers and the Internet on Children/Teenagers Raising conscious individuals in the digital world

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 4 3
C1 3 2 4 1 3 1 2 3 2 1 2 1
C2 4 3 5 2 4 3 3 4 2 2 2 3
C3 3 4 4 3 5 2 4 3 3 3 2 2
C4 5 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 2 4 3 3
C5 4 3 3 3 4 3 2 3 4 2 3 3
C6 2 3 4 2 4 4 3 3 3 2 4 3
C7 4 4 5 4 4 3 5 4 3 3 3 2
C8 3 2 4 2 3 3 3 5 3 2 3 3
C9 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 5 4 3 4 4
C10 3 4 4 2 4 3 4 5 3 3 3 3
C11 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 4 3 4 4
C12 3 4 4 3 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 3
C13 4 4 5 3 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 4
C14 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 4 3 4 4 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant