Mechatronics
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Mechatronics
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Mechatronics
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03741119 | Computer Hardware | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+2 | 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 | Lect. Taha Fatih ATEŞ |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Taha Fatih ATEŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Taha Fatih ATEŞ | T-202 | [email protected] | 7990 |
Course Content
The structure of electricity, computer architecture and how it works, keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, scanner input and output units, motherboards, memories, optical drives, features of chipsets, types of network hardware elements and how it works, operating system and hardware working together, server architecture, creating a new computer by determining compatible parts, identifying and solving hardware problems.
Objectives of the Course
The physical parts forming the computer and the working principles of these parts, their compatibility with each other, their effects on the operation of the computer are covered. Learns the elements that make up the IT network structure and the way these elements work.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 | Has Fundamental, Current, And Practical Knowledge Related to Their Profession. | 3 |
| P4 | Effectively Uses Information Technologies (Software, Programs, Animations, Etc.) Related to Their Profession | 3 |
| P6 | Can Effectively Present Thoughts at The Level Of Knowledge and Skills Through Written and Verbal Communication And Expresses Them Clearly | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Researches and analyzes the latest technological developments in the field of mechatronics | P.3.1 | 1,6 |
| O2 | Knows information communication protocols and standards and can choose the appropriate protocol | P.4.6 | 1,6 |
| O3 | Effectively uses technical reports, presentations, and other communication tools | P.6.1 | 6 |
| O4 | Communicates and collaborates effectively in a professional environment | P.6.2 | 5 |
| O5 | Presents technical subjects clearly and systematically in reports | P.6.6 | 6 |
| O6 | Identifies software and hardware components used in mechatronic projects | P.11.5 | 1,6 |
| ** 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 | Introduction to Computer Hardware, Basics, Hardware and Software, System Configuration and Computer Structure |
| 2 | Analog-Digital Concepts and Electrical Quantities |
| 3 | Introduction to Hardware Units. Central Processing Unit and Features |
| 4 | Main Boards and Features, Memory Structures |
| 5 | BIOS Software |
| 6 | Graphics Card, Hard Disks |
| 7 | Preventive Maintenance for System Boot Problems, File Recovery, Power Problems |
| 8 | Connection Interfaces, Serial/Parallel Ports, Data Buses |
| 9 | Network Hardware, Ethernet Cards |
| 10 | Disks and Memory |
| 11 | Input Units |
| 12 | Output Units |
| 13 | Operating System, Hardware and System/Software Installation |
| 14 | Hardware Checking and Troubleshooting |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Clements, Alan. Principles of computer hardware. Oxford University Press, 2006. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 25 | 25 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 149 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,97 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P4 | P6 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Researches and analyzes the latest technological developments in the field of mechatronics | 3 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Knows information communication protocols and standards and can choose the appropriate protocol | - | 3 | - | - |
| O3 | Effectively uses technical reports, presentations, and other communication tools | - | - | 3 | - |
| O4 | Communicates and collaborates effectively in a professional environment | - | - | 3 | - |
| O5 | Presents technical subjects clearly and systematically in reports | - | - | 4 | - |
| O6 | Identifies software and hardware components used in mechatronic projects | - | - | - | 3 |
