Computer Programming

1. Computer Architecture and Basic Hardware
2. Operating Systems and Open Source Philosophy
3. Advanced Document Management in Word Processors
4. Academic and Technical Reporting Automation
5. Professional Text Formatting
6. Data and Formula Management in Spreadsheets
7. Logical Analysis in Spreadsheets
8. Data Analysis and Visual Formatting
9. Data Visualization and Charts
10. Centralized Management in Presentation Design
11. Effective Presentation Techniques
12. Information Security and Network Communication

The aim of this course is to provide students with a current, practical, and professional foundation in information technologies, spanning a wide spectrum from basic hardware architecture to modern cybersecurity tools. The course seeks to enable students to effectively utilize the software required for academic and professional tasks while upholding scientific, cultural, and ethical values ​​during data collection and reporting processes.

The core competencies the course aims to instill in students are as follows:

Hardware and Operating System Awareness: Comprehending the computational architecture of the central processing unit (CPU and ALU); managing processes and resources within operating systems; understanding directory hierarchies and the logic of absolute versus relative file addressing; and analyzing the advantages of open-source software ecosystems.

Professional Reporting with Word Processors: Implementing advanced page numbering in academic or technical documents using section breaks; generating automated tables of contents by applying hierarchical heading styles; and professionally utilizing text alignment tools (such as tab stops).

Data Analysis and Logical Reasoning with Spreadsheets: Constructing dynamic algorithms using absolute and relative cell referencing; subjecting data to logical tests via conditional functions (IF); performing error detection (e.g., #DIV/0!); and visualizing data through conditional formatting and chart types that illustrate trends over time. Centralized and Effective Presentation Design: Designing corporate and cohesive presentation templates using Slide Master technology, and managing professional presentations by grasping the technical distinctions between slide transitions and object animations.

Fundamentals of Networking and Cybersecurity: Protecting corporate and personal data by understanding secure web traffic protocols (HTTPS, SSL/TLS, Port 443), integrating two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) systems, and effectively utilizing Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies—within ethical standards—to ensure data privacy on public networks.