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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| COMPUTER SCIENCES PR. | |
| Code | BBZ310 |
| Name | Document Preparation with LATEX |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Ayşe Gül KAPLAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts of the LaTeX system, which is widely used in preparing scientific publications today, and how to prepare presentations using these concepts.
Course Content
This course covers the history and usage areas of LaTeX, its installation, basic concepts, document classes and packages, the main structures of a LaTeX document, writing mathematical expressions and equations and numbering, displaying structures such as definitions and theorems, in-text citations, creating tables, adding images and graphics, creating sources, page layout and preparing presentations with the Beamer document class.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Tobias Oetiker, The Not So Short Introduction to LATEX2H.J. Greenberg, A Simplified Introduction to LaTeX
Notes
George Grätzer, Math into LATEX: An Introduction to LATEX and AMS-LATEX
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basics of LaTeX software and its intended uses. |
| LO02 | Writes plain texts using LaTeX software. |
| LO03 | Creates a table in Latex. |
| LO04 | Writes documents containing mathematical formulas using LaTeX. |
| LO05 | In Latex, equations are numbered and referred to. |
| LO06 | Adds shapes to LaTeX documents. |
| LO07 | Learns to write articles in Latex. |
| LO08 | Prepares academic presentations in Latex. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain comprehensive knowledge of fundamental concepts, algorithms, and data structures in Computer Science. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn essential computer topics such as software development, programming languages, and database management | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understand advanced computer fields like data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquire knowledge of topics like computer networks, cybersecurity, and database design. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develop skills in designing, implementing, and analyzing algorithms | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gain proficiency in using various programming languages effectively | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Learn skills in data analysis, database management, and processing large datasets. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acquire practical experience through working on software development projects. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Strengthen teamwork and communication skills. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Foster a mindset open to technological innovations. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Encourage the capacity for continuous learning and self-improvement. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Enhance the ability to solve complex problems | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is LaTeX? Its history, areas of use, installation | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Some basic concepts in LaTeX, document class and packages | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 3 | Main structures of a LaTeX document | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | Creating sections, subsections, and headings | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Writing mathematical expressions, equations and numbering | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Representation of structures such as definitions and theorems, and in-text citations | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Creating tables | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Adding shapes and graphics | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Creating sources and citing in-text | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | Page layout | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Preparing publications with Latex | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Writing articles with Latex | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Preparing presentations with Beamer packages | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | Preparing academic presentations with Latex | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 25 | 50 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 134 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,36 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||