Computer Programming
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Computer Programming
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Computer Programming
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03831192 | Basic Electronics | 2026 | Autumn | 3 | 2+2+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | 1. Theoretical Lecture: Topics are explained theoretically within the scope of the course. Students listen to lectures to understand the basic concepts of programming and the logic of algorithms. 2. Practical Work: Students work with various examples under the mentorship of the course instructor to apply the topics explained theoretically. Efforts are made to achieve learning outcomes. 3. Step-by-Step Solution: Problems are solved step-by-step, and how each step works is explained. This method helps students gain a better understanding of the topics. 4. Real-Life Examples: Real-life examples and problem scenarios are presented to help students better understand the topics. This allows students to see how to use what they have learned in practice. 5. Laboratory Worksheets and Quizzes: Weekly laboratory worksheets and pre-exam quizzes are used to evaluate students' progress and monitor their understanding of the topics. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites for the course. Instruction is provided to all students, starting from a basic level. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Uğur POLAT |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Uğur POLAT | C-129 | [email protected] | 7860 | Thursday 14.00-16.00 |
Course Content
1. First circuit, first measurement
2. Resistance and Ohm's Law
3. Series and parallel connections
4. Push-button and digital input
5. Capacitor and time
6. Load switching with a transistor
7. Week: First data from sensor to software
8. LED brightness via PWM
9. Sensor, push-button, and PWM
10. Threshold and hysteresis
11. Systematic troubleshooting
12. Mini-project workshop
2. Resistance and Ohm's Law
3. Series and parallel connections
4. Push-button and digital input
5. Capacitor and time
6. Load switching with a transistor
7. Week: First data from sensor to software
8. LED brightness via PWM
9. Sensor, push-button, and PWM
10. Threshold and hysteresis
11. Systematic troubleshooting
12. Mini-project workshop
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to equip students with the ability to write programs with an awareness of hardware by teaching them the underlying logic of hardware operation. The course targets proficiency in reading basic circuit diagrams, establishing common references, interpreting button and sensor states, and understanding PWM driver logic. This lays the foundation for skills required in advanced courses—such as Embedded Systems—including managing microcontroller I/O, reading physical data to make decisions, and controlling and testing outputs. Furthermore, the course aims to prepare students for their capstone projects by teaching the engineering approach of transforming a small idea into a demonstrable solution. It seeks to instill disciplined working habits that will be utilized in future project reports, such as defining a problem or need, determining system behavior, proposing a solution via I/O lists and algorithms, and preparing systematic test documentation (covering conditions, expected results, and actual results).
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | He/she has basic, current and applied information about his/her profession. | 3 |
| P5 | Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions. | 5 |
| P6 | Can present his/her thoughts effectively through written and verbal communication at the level of knowledge and skills and expresses them in an understandable manner. | 3 |
| P7 | Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to her/his field | 4 |
| P11 | Creates algorithms and data structures and performs mathematical calculations. | 4 |
| P14 | Tests software and fixes bugs. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knows the basic elements of a computer. | P.1.1 | 1,4,7 |
| O2 | Knows analytical, effective research and solution techniques to identify problems. | P.5.2 | 1,3,7 |
| O3 | Can develop solutions to mathematical problems | P.5.6 | 1,3,7 |
| O4 | Ability to conduct computer and data science analyses and report results | P.6.3 | 1,7 |
| O5 | Having the ability to work at different stages of the project such as development, testing and maintenance | P.7.3 | 6,7 |
| O6 | Works effectively individually and in multidisciplinary teams. | P.7.4 | 6,7 |
| O7 | He has knowledge in embedded systems and basic electronics. | P.11.8 | 1,3 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1: First Circuit, first measurement |
| 2 | Week 2: Resistance and Ohm's Law |
| 3 | Week 3: Series and parallel connections |
| 4 | Week 4: Button and digital input |
| 5 | Week 5: Capacitors and Time |
| 6 | Week 6: Load switching with a transistor |
| 7 | Week 7: Pre-Exam Quiz and General Review |
| 8 | Week 8: Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Week 9: First data from sensor to software |
| 10 | Week 10: LED brightness via PWM |
| 11 | Week 11: Sensors, buttons, and PWM together |
| 12 | Week 12: Threshold and hysteresis |
| 13 | Week 13: Systematic error detection |
| 14 | Week 14: Mini-project workshop |
| 15 | Week 15: Pre-Exam Quiz and General Review |
| 16 | Week 16: Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | C. Platt, Make: Electronics (2009) |
| Robert L. Boylestad ve Louis Nashelsky, "Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory -", 11th Edition |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | 14 | 30 (%) |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows the basic elements of a computer. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Knows analytical, effective research and solution techniques to identify problems. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Can develop solutions to mathematical problems | - | 4 | - | - | 3 |
| O4 | Ability to conduct computer and data science analyses and report results | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| O5 | Having the ability to work at different stages of the project such as development, testing and maintenance | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O6 | Works effectively individually and in multidisciplinary teams. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O7 | He has knowledge in embedded systems and basic electronics. | 4 | - | - | - | 5 |