Fundamentals of information technologiesSyllabus

Subject code

İF-40127y

Credits

8

Student workload

4

Semester

Autumn semester

Academic year

1

Subject type

Mandatory

Form of education

Full-time

Language of instruction

Azerbaijani

In-class hours

a) 40 saat - mühazirə b) 30 saat - seminar

The subject "fundamentals of information technologies" aims to teach the basic concepts, architecture and application areas of modern computer systems and IT to students studying information technologies (it). within the subject, students get acquainted with topics such as computer architecture, number systems, operating systems, basic application software, database systems, computer networks, internet, web, cloud technologies, information security and artificial intelligence. also, students gain practical skills with software widely used in the field of engineering, learn how information technologies are applied in solving engineering problems.

• lecture
• laboratory work
• seminar
• presentations
• project-based learning

1. 1

   CLO 1: Explains the basic concepts of information technologies, development stages and areas of application.

2. 2

   CLO 2: Distinguishes the main hardware and software components of a computer system and describes their functions.

3. 3

   CLO 3: Explains the purpose and basic capabilities of operating systems, performs user-level operations.

4. 4

   CLO 4: It explains the basic principles of computer networks and internet technologies.

5. 5

   CLO 5: Effectively uses e-mail, cloud services and other digital communication tools.

6. 6

   CLO 6: Performs basic business operations with word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation programs.

7. 7

   CLO 7: It explains the basic principles of data storage, processing and management.

8. 8

   CLO 8: Adheres to basic information security, privacy and cyber security guidelines.

9. 9

   CLO 9: It evaluates the impact of modern information technologies on society, education and professional activity.

10. 10

    CLO 10: Searches, selects, analyzes and ethically uses digital data from various sources.

1. 1.
   Basic hardware parts of computersLecture

   This topic examines the stages of development, technological innovations and generations and types of computers, starting from the date of their creation until today. within the scope of the subject, students will understand the internal and external components of a computer, their functions, interactions and effects on overall system performance. the topic also includes comparison of modern computer architecture, technical indicators and technologies.

2. 2.
   Data representation and number systemsLecture

   Number systems are systems of symbols and rules used to write numbers. in this topic, students get acquainted with decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal numerical systems, learn the conversion rules between these systems and their importance in computer technology.

3. 3.
   Software and classificationLecture

   Computer software is a set of programs and commands designed to make a computer system work and interact with the user. in this subject, students learn the types, functions, working principles and development processes of computer software

4. 4.
   Operating systems and file structureLecture

   This topic covers the basic principles and functions of operating systems and the concept of file structure within them. the main goal is to give students practical and theoretical knowledge about the structure of operating systems, working principles and file management mechanisms.

5. 5.
   Preparation of structured documents in MS wordLecture

   In this topic, students get acquainted with the basic functions and working principles of microsoft word. the lecture covers topics such as document creation, text editing and formatting, working with tables and images, page layout, automatic lists, spell check, page numbering, and preparing documents for printing. through both theoretical and practical exercises, students gain the ability to produce professional and neat documents.

6. 6.
   Preparation of presentations in ms powerpointLecture

   Ms powerpoint is a program created by microsoft for the preparation and presentation of presentations. allows users to create visual and interactive presentations by combining various multimedia elements such as text, images, tables, diagrams, audio and video through slides. it is widely used in education, business and scientific activities to present information in a clear, effective and structured way.

7. 7.
   Database basicsLecture

   In this topic, students are introduced to database concept software. they learn the basic concepts of database management systems (dbms), its main components and functions, and also master the practical creation of tables, queries, forms and reports. the subject covers the possibilities of (vbis) for effective data management and analysis and develops students' skills to develop database projects.

8. 8.
   Computer networksLecture

   This topic covers the basics of computer networks. it explains to students how computers and other devices connect to each other, transfer and share data. at the same time, fundamental concepts of network types (lan, wan, etc.), basic network components (server, router, switch), and the structure of the internet are presented. in the framework of the topic, the protocols that ensure data transmission on the internet (tcp/ip) and their role are explained.

1. Discovering computers (cengage)(opens in a new tab)