Information Security Technology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Information Security Technology
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Information Security Technology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08131111 | Microcontroller Applications | 2 | 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 | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Ayşe Merve BÜYÜKBAŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Ayşe Merve BÜYÜKBAŞ | C-127 | [email protected] | 7436 | Wednesday 10:00-12:00 |
Course Content
This course includes the concepts of Microcontroller and Introduction, Microcontroller Architecture, Development Environment and Programming Tools, Basic Input/Output Applications, Timing and Loop Controls, Reading Data from Sensors, Motor and Relay Control, PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Applications, Interrupt Operations, Serial Communication (UART, I2C, SPI), Data Security and Encryption in Embedded Systems, Mini Project Development and Project Presentation.
Objectives of the Course
The goal of this course is to introduce students to microcontroller-based systems, understand the interaction between hardware and software, and enable them to implement basic applications on Arduino, PIC, STM32, or similar platforms. It also aims to teach secure data processing, sensor data management, and communication protocols in embedded systems from a computer security perspective.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| 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 practical knowledge about his/her profession. | 4 |
| P3 | Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively. | 3 |
| P5 | Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions. | 4 |
| P6 | Can effectively present thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of knowledge and skills and express them in an understandable manner. | 3 |
| P7 | Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to his/her field. | 4 |
| P8 | Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.1.4 | 1,2 | |
| O2 | P.3.3 | 1,2 | |
| O3 | P.3.6 | 1,7 | |
| O4 | P.5.1 | 1,2 | |
| O5 | P.5.2 | 1,2 | |
| O6 | P.6.2 | 5 | |
| O7 | P.7.6 | 1,2 | |
| O8 | P.8.6 | 5,7 | |
| ** 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 | The concept of microcontroller, its difference from microprocessor, areas of use |
| 2 | Memory structure, CPU, input/output ports, ADC, PWM concept |
| 3 | Introduction to Arduino IDE or MPLAB, basic software components, pin structure |
| 4 | Turning on an LED, reading a button, setting up a circuit on a breadboard |
| 5 | Delay function, millis(), counters, sample applications |
| 6 | Connection of analog and digital sensors (heat, light, distance) |
| 7 | DC motor, servo motor, relay connection, transistor use |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | LED brightness control, motor speed control |
| 10 | Hardware interrupts, button interrupt examples |
| 11 | Data exchange with computers or sensors, secure communication |
| 12 | Simple encryption algorithms, secure data transfer |
| 13 | Students design the app of their choice. |
| 14 | Project presentations, feedback, overall course evaluation |
| 15 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Notes shared by the course instructor |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | P3 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Temel bilgisayar mimarisini açıklar. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Karmaşık problemleri ele alır ve yaratıcı çözümler üretir. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Güncel teknolojileri kendi projelerine entegre eder. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Bir problemi analiz eder. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Problemin neden-sonuç ilişkisini kurar. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Topluluk önünde kendinden emin bir şekilde konuşur ve sunum yapar. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | Proje dahilinde sorunlara çözüm önerisi getirir. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O8 | Öğrenme deneyimlerini paylaşır. | - | - | - | - | - | - |