Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to equip prospective teachers with basic computer literacy skills.
Course Content
Information technology and computational thinking; problem-solving concepts and approaches; algorithms and flowcharts; computer systems; fundamental concepts related to software and hardware; basics of operating systems, current operating systems; file management; utility programs (third-party software); word processing programs; spreadsheet/graphics programs; presentation programs; desktop publishing; database management systems; web design; internet use in education; communication and collaboration technologies; safe internet use; information ethics and copyright; the effects of computers and the internet on children/young people.
Course Learning Outcomes
- It defines fundamental concepts related to information technology.
- It explains how a computer works and the logic behind its operating system.
- It creates flowcharts for simple problems.
- It describes the basic features of the operating system and personalizes the system.
- Uses word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases appropriately.
- Demonstrates attention to ethical principles when using resources obtained from online sources.
- Effectively utilizes information technologies within their field of study.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information technologies and computational thinking. | |
| 2 | Problem-solving concepts and approaches; algorithms and flowcharts. | |
| 3 | Computer systems; basic concepts related to software and hardware. | |
| 4 | Current operating systems; File management; Utility programs | |
| 5 | Word processing programs. | |
| 6 | Calculation/spreadsheet/graphing programs. | |
| 7 | Presentation programs. | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Desktop publishing. | |
| 10 | Database management systems. | |
| 11 | Introduction to web design | |
| 12 | The use of the internet in education; communication and collaboration technologies. | |
| 13 | Safe internet usage; information ethics and copyright. | |
| 14 | The effects of computers and the internet on children/young people. | |
| 15 | Search Engines and Email | |
| 16 | Final Exams |