Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF NEVŞEHİR / BİL226 - COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Code: BİL226 Course Title: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer KADİR HALTAŞ (haltaskadir@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, techniques, and applications of artificial intelligence, providing them with basic knowledge and skills in the field of AI. Students will gain insights into machine learning, data processing, neural networks, and the ethical aspects of AI, and will be able to develop simple AI projects.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the fundamental concepts and history of artificial intelligence. PO-3 Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively
PO-4 Uses information technologies related to his/her profession (software, programs, animations, etc.) effectively
Examination
LO-2 Can apply machine learning and data processing techniques. PO-3 Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively
PO-11 Creates algorithms and data structures and performs mathematical calculations
PO-14 Tests software and fixes bugs
Examination
LO-3 Can describe the basic structure and functioning of neural networks. PO-3 Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively
PO-4 Uses information technologies related to his/her profession (software, programs, animations, etc.) effectively
PO-6 Effectively presents thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication and understandably expresses him/her
PO-11 Creates algorithms and data structures and performs mathematical calculations
PO-14 Tests software and fixes bugs
Examination
LO-4 Can evaluate the ethical and societal impacts of artificial intelligence. PO-3 Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively
PO-8 Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning
PO-9 Has social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of data collection, implementation, and dissemination of results related to his/her field
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and techniques of artificial intelligence. Throughout the course, topics such as the history of AI, machine learning, data processing, neural networks, and the ethical aspects of AI will be covered. Students will reinforce their theoretical knowledge with practical applications and have the opportunity to develop simple AI projects.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
2 History of Artificial Intelligence Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
3 Basic Concepts Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
4 What is Machine Learning? Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
5 Data Collection and Preparation Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
6 Simple Algorithms Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
7 Clustering Techniques Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
8 mid-term exam
9 Neural Networks Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
10 Image Processing Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
11 Natural Language Processing Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
12 Model Evaluation Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
13 AI Tools Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
14 AI and Ethics Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
15 AI Projects Problem Solving Method, Individual Study Method, Question Answer, Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Observation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Yılmaz, C. (2024). Yapay Zeka: Teori ve Uygulamalar. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978-625-393-169-8.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture notes, projection and computer

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 8 24
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 1 7 7
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 14 28
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 89