Basic Information

Course Code:

BTP 111

Course Name:

Foundations of Algorithms and Programming

Language of Instruction:

Turkish

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Pre Bachelor

ECTS:

3.00

Instructor:

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Raziye Hale TOPALOĞLU

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Explains the concept of algorithm and its importance.
LO2	Lists the methods used in representing algorithms.
LO3	List the general steps of solving problems with algorithms.
LO4	Explains and applies programming fundamentals.
LO5	It produces algorithms as line code and UML diagrams.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Introduction, evaluation criteria, resources, content
2	Basic concepts (working principle of the computer, number systems), development of algorithms.
3	Logical expressions and arithmetic operations.
4	Algorithm definition, line code, counter structures
5	Data, Variable, Constant, Assignment/transfer
6	Condition/decision logic
7	Counters and loop logic
8	Midterm Exam
9	Algorithm Development
10	Pseudocode and line algorithms
11	UML flowcharts
12	UML Control Structure examples
13	UML Loop Structure examples
14	Basic algorithm examples
15	General applications

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	1	45.00	45.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	1	10.00	10.00
Post-Prectice Individual Study	1	10.00	10.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	5.00	5.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	5.00	5.00
Other	1	5.00	5.00
Total Workload (Hours)			80
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			3

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%30
2	Homework	%10
3	Final Exam	%60
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13
PO-14
PO-15
PO-16

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3	Special Support / Structural Examples	Pre-planned specific skills
4	Problem Solving	* Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions.
5	Small Group Discussion	Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations, critical thinking, question development	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
6	Simulation	Exploring the operation of physical circuit designs through the use of simulation software.	Simulation tools
7	Seminar	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, IT, listening and comprehension, managerial skills	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
8	Group Work	Students determine the slope and cross-sectional geometric characteristics of a parabolic irrigation canal on campus, plot the flow rate curve at different sections of the canal, and submit a report.	Land surveying instruments