Computing Fundamentals Course Outline
Computing Fundamentals Course Outline
Grading Policy
Quiz 1 15.0
Mid Term 30.0
Quiz 2 15.0
Final Term 40.0
Section Content
Week CLO's
Topics
(Lec)
Digital World
> Explain and give examples of digital technologies
week1 > Discuss the advantages of using computers CLO1
> Briefly explain the computing process
> Distinguish between computers and computer systems
> Identify the components of a computer system
> Describe the categories of computers
> Differentiate between wired and wireless computing
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University of Engineering and Technology Lahore
Section Course Outline Report
Department: Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research Printed Date: June 13, 2023
Section Content
Week CLO's
Topics
(Lec)
Input and Processing
> Define the terms input and processing
week2 > Categorize input devices for personal computers and explain their functions CLO1
> Identify the main components of the system unit and explain their functions
> Explain the four basic operations of a machine cycle
> Describe the different types of computer memory and their functions
> Discuss the importance of expanding a computer’s capabilities and explain
how it can be accomplished
Output and Storage
> Define output, and describe hard copy, soft copy, and the different types of
week3 output CLO1
> Explain the difference between an output device and output media
> Identify the major types of monitor technologies and how they function
> Describe the various types of printers, their printing processes, and the types
of printing jobs they are commonly used for
> Identify the less common types of output devices and their uses
> Explain the types of storage media, how they operate, and how data or
information is stored on them
System Software
> Define software and identify the three principal types of system software
week4 > Explain the concept of an operating system and identify its main functions CLO2
> Identify the differences between command-line interfaces and graphical user
interfaces (GUIs)
> Differentiate PC, server, and handheld device operating systems
> Describe the different types of utility programs and their functions
> Explain language translators and describe the primary difference between
compilers and interpreters
Application Software
> Define application software and provide examples of the different kinds of
week5 tasks it can be used for CLO2
> Differentiate between the four major types of application software
> Describe the activities that productivity software supports
> Identify examples of software that are used in the household
> Describe the different types of graphics and multimedia software
> Explain how communications software is used
Telecommunications and Networks
> Explain the role of telecommunications in the operations of networks and the
week6 Internet CLO2
> Describe the characteristics of data transmission
> Identify the types of wired and wireless media and explain how they are used
> Compare the major network classifications and discuss their functions
> Define network topology and discuss the four principal types
> Describe communications protocols and explain their functions in data
communications
The Internet and the World Wide Web
> Describe the range of activities made possible by the Internet
week7 > Explain how to connect to the Internet CLO1
> Discuss the different elements that are involved in navigating the Internet
> Describe how information is found on the Internet
> Discuss some of the newer Internet applications
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University of Engineering and Technology Lahore
Section Course Outline Report
Department: Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research Printed Date: June 13, 2023
Section Content
Week CLO's
Topics
(Lec)
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University of Engineering and Technology Lahore
Section Course Outline Report
Department: Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research Printed Date: June 13, 2023
Section Content
Week CLO's
Topics
(Lec)
Multimedia and Artificial Intelligence
> Define multimedia and identify the main types of information elements
week14 it includes CLO1
> Compare the different digital formats used for images, sound, and video
> Discuss the effect of digital media on Web page development and on the
movie and music industries
> Describe the process for creating a multimedia work and compare the various
applications
> Classify the main types of artificial intelligence systems and discuss
Computer Ethics
> Define computer ethics and discuss why this new area of applied ethics is
week15 necessary today CLO1
> Identify at least four privacy protection issues and explain some of the
solutions currently proposed
> Discuss major property protection issues and ways they may be resolved
> Identify computer-related personal and social issues, including the digital
divide, and explain some possible solutions
> Explain why personal ethical
Information Technology Careers
> Identify career opportunities in Information Technology (IT)
week16 > Describe college degree programs CLO1
> Classify industry certificate programs
> Characterize the IT workplace
> Understand ergonomics and health considerations
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