Information Package / Course Catalogue
Artificial Intelligence and Automation
Course Code: BPR113
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to enable students to learn the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence and automation technologies, identify their applications across various sectors, and effectively use AI-powered tools and automation systems that are widely used today. Throughout the course, students will gain a basic understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, robotic process automation (RPA), data analysis, and digital transformation; develop applications for automating business processes; and evaluate the ethical, security, and societal impacts of AI technologies.

Course Content

The concepts of artificial intelligence and automation, their historical development, and key components. An introduction to machine learning and deep learning. Generative AI systems and large language models. AI-powered content creation, data analysis, and decision support systems. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and the automation of business processes. Data usage and data quality in artificial intelligence applications. Fundamental principles of image processing, natural language processing, and speech technologies. Artificial intelligence applications in the industrial, education, healthcare, finance, and service sectors. Creating workflows and developing automation scenarios using artificial intelligence tools. AI ethics, data privacy, security, and legal regulations. The role of AI and automation in the future of the workplace. Applied exercises and project development process.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.It explains the basic concepts related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and automation technologies.
2.It uses artificial intelligence tools to generate digital content such as text, images, presentations, and reports.
3.It uses effective prompt-generation techniques to obtain efficient results from AI systems.
4.It creates basic automation processes and workflows using no-code/low-code tools.
5.Evaluates artificial intelligence and automation applications in light of ethical, security, and data privacy principles.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Mitat Uysal
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Automation: Basic Concepts, Historical Development, Applications, and Future Impacts
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Types of Artificial Intelligence and Current Technologies: Narrow AI, Generative AI, and Large Language Models
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Data and Artificial Intelligence: Types of data, data collection processes, and data quality
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Machine Learning: Basic Concepts and Applications
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Generative AI Tools: Text generation and content creation applications
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Prompt Engineering: Techniques and Applications for Writing Effective Prompts
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Visual, Presentation, and Video Production Using Artificial Intelligence
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
AI-Powered Data Analysis and Reporting (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
The Concept of Automation and Digital Transformation Processes
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
The Concept of Automation and Digital Transformation Processes
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
No-Code / Low-Code Automation Tools (Make, Zapier, etc.)
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Developing AI-Powered Workflows and Automation Scenarios
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Data Privacy, Security, and Legal Regulations
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Presentation of Term Projects, General Evaluation, and Future Trends
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment19110
Quiz19110
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026