Information Package / Course Catalogue
Computational Thinking and Applications
Course Code: BÖT630
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to gain the computational thinking skills.

Course Content

Features of computational thinking, critical thinking, problem solving, cooperative learning, life long learning. Applications using block-based programming languages and robotic sets using the mentioned theoretical knowledge.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of the course.
2.Interpret critical thinking skills.
3.Uses problem solving strategies.
4.Explains cooperative learning.
5.Interpret the competencies of lifelong learning.
6.Develops computational thinking applications.
7.Solves problems with block-based programming languages.
8.Uses robotic sets.
9.Prepare material using block-based programming and robotic sets.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Paul, R. & Elder, L. (2016). KRİTİK DÜŞÜNCE - Yaşamınızın ve Öğrenmenizin Sorumluluğunu Üstlenmek İçin Araçlar. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
2.Polya, G.(1985). How to Solve It. New Jersey: Princeton University Press. Demirel,Ö. & Başbay, A. (2011). Eğitimde Yeni Yönelimler. Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
21st century skills
Week 2 - Theoretical
Computational thinking
Week 3 - Theoretical
Critical thinking
Week 4 - Theoretical
Problem solving
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cooperative learning
Week 6 - Theoretical
Life long learning
Week 7 - Theoretical
STEM
Week 8 - Theoretical
STEM (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Block based coding
Week 10 - Theoretical
Block based coding
Week 11 - Theoretical
Robotics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Robotics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Creating educational material using block based coding and robotic set
Week 14 - Theoretical
Creating educational material using block based coding and robotic set
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment53120
Individual Work102130
Midterm Examination1527
Final Examination1527
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
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
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
3
4
3
2
4
1
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
1
OÇ-4
5
4
3
2
3
1
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
OÇ-7
4
4
5
5
OÇ-8
OÇ-9
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026