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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
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