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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to know computer hardware
2.To be able to explain functions of computer hardware
3.To be able to understand working principles of computer hardware.
4.To be able to determine hardware in accordance with price/performance criteria.
5.To be able to disassemble the computer.
6.To be able to combine computer components.
7.To be able to recognize hardware problems
8.To be able to do maintenance and cleaning computer hardware.
9.To be able to know ways of protection to computer viruses.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çömlekçi M., Tüzel S.,(2009), PC Donanımı Herkes İçin, Alfa Basım Henkoğlu T. (2008), Modern Donanım Mimarisi, Pusula Yayincilik
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction the course and to give general information about the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical development and its phases of computer, computer architecture and working
Week 3 - Theoretical
Central processor Unit and properties
Week 4 - Theoretical
Main boards and properties, memory structures
Week 5 - Theoretical
Graphic card, hard disk
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sound/Ethernet/Modem/TV etc. cards, Serial/Parallel/USB ports.
Week 7 - Theoretical
ISA/PCI/AGP/PCI Express slots and properties, BIOS properties,
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Practice
Backup units.
Week 10 - Practice
Strategies of combining computer’s hardware, The determination of cost and performance analysis,
Week 11 - Practice
Maintenance and cleaning.
Week 12 - Practice
Computer viruses and protection methods.
Week 13 - Practice
Practice
Week 14 - Practice
Practice
Week 15 - Practice
At the end of semester, Evaluations about course
Week 16 - Practice
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice140228
Laboratory140228
Midterm Examination1527
Final Examination1527
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
3
2
1
OÇ-2
4
2
OÇ-3
2
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
5
4
3
OÇ-6
5
4
3
OÇ-7
2
5
OÇ-8
5
3
OÇ-9
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
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