Institute of Business & Information Technology

University of the Punjab

Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore
Fall Term 2019
Basic Information:
Title: Introduction to Information Technology Code IT 160
Program: BBIT Credit Hours: Three (03)
Sessions: 30 Classes + Mid Term + Final Term Pre-Requisite: None
Course Description:
Information Technology has reshaped the modern lifestyle in this digital world; it plays the key role in modern education
of any discipline. It has become backbone of the Business world, from retail to corporate world. This has resulted in
essential learning of Information Technology to coop the modern challenges. Introduction to Information Technology
is specially designed for the students of Business Studies with a very clear objective in mind i.e. equip the students to
face the emerging world challenges.
Learning Outcomes:
After the completion of this course, it is expected that students who will involve themselves in the knowledge base
working of the course will be capable to
1. Fully recognize the user-level computing and current digital world.
2. Use computers to enhance productivity independent of the discipline.
3. Comprehend different dimensions of Information Technology like Hardware, Software, Digital Design, Operating
Systems, Algorithms, Networks, Internet, World Wide Web, and Databases etc
4. Acknowledge the need of System Security, Privacy, Ethics, Etiquettes and Ergonomics.
5. Proficiently use Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Access(Optional))
Teaching Learning Methodology:
The formal teaching components of this course consist of: active student participation in and contribution to all forms
of teaching and learning i.e. lectures (90min twice a week), discussions, research assignments and projects.
Group Configurations:
One of the objectives of this course is to encourage and facilitate teamwork. Class will have to make a group of four for
project. It is recommended that student will form their own groups. As a general guideline, your group should have
members with diverse skillsets.
All Groups are required to submit their team rosters in the form of a memo to me by the end of 8th week. The memo
should include Student Names, and ID numbers of all members and it should also identify a designated group leader
who will serve as the primary point of contact for me to communicate with the group.
Weekly Term Plan
Week Topic
1. Introduction to Course & Digital World
2. Basics of Number Systems
3. Components of Computer Systems
4. Introduction to Google etc., www
5. Operating Systems
6. Microsoft Words
7. Microsoft Word
8. Microsoft Excel
9. Mid Term Examination
10. Microsoft Excel
11. Presentation Skills and Microsoft PowerPoint
12. Mail Merge and OLE
13. Telecommunication and Computer Networks
14. Internet and Worldwide Web
15. Information System; Introduction & Types
16. Information System Development Methods
17. Database Systems
18. Final Examination

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 Institute of Business & Information Technology
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore
Fall Term 2019
Topics in Detail
Introduction to Information Technology Microsoft PowerPoint
Course Overview, PowerPoint Basics
Characteristics of Computer, Creating PPT through Template
The Component of Computers, Creating PPT in Outline View
Categories of Computers Slide Master, Slide Notes, Slide Printing
Hardware vs Software Modification, Printing and Importing Outline
Computer Application in Society Drawings, Smart Shapes and Multimedia Objects
Component of System Unit Animation; Standard and Customized
The System Unit, Transition and Slide Show
CPU; ALU, CU, Registers, Cache Microsoft Word
IO Devices; Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Printer, Speaker, Word Basics,
Joystick, Light Pen, etc. Page Setup, Printing Documents
Storage; RAM, HDD, Flash Drives, Cloud Drives etc. Font Handling, Paragraph Settings
Communication Devices; Bullets & Numbering, Borders & Shading etc.
Expansion Slots and Adapter Card Columns, Tables, Language & Thesaurus
Ports and Connectors, Buses, Power Supply Mail Merge, OLE, Tracking Changes
Number Systems Header & Footer, Sections, References etc.
Numerical Representations Microsoft Excel
Decimal System, Binary System, Octal System Worksheets and Workbooks
Hexadecimal System Workbook Design, Managing Worksheet
Inter-Conversion of Number Systems Cell References, Relative and Absolute
Operating system and Utility Programs Formula; Creating, Editing and Auditing
System Software Commonly Used Formulae
Operating System, Device Drivers etc. Charts; Creating, Modifying and Printing
OS Components and theirs Responsibilities Window Handling, Freezing, Row Column Handling
OS Functions, OS Utility Programs Data Management; Filters, Import & Export of Data
Types of Operating Systems Conditional Formatting, Data Analysis, Pivot Charts
Batch System, Time Sharing, Multiprogramming Microsoft Access
System, Multiprocessor System, Distributed Operating Design Database,
System, Clustered System, Realtime Operating System, Designing Tables & Relationships,
embedded OS, Mobile OS etc Designing Queries; Single and Multiple Tables
Application Software’s Designing Forms; Single Entry and Multi-Entries
Business Software, Expression Building; Data Export to Excel
Graphics and Multimedia Software Creating, Designing Reports and Modification
Software for Homes, Personal and Educational Use Programming (Without Programming Language)
Application Software for Communication and Web Sequential Programs with examples
The Internet and World Wide Web Conditional Statements; IF..Then..Else, Switch- Examples
History of Internet, How internet works? Loop; While..do, do..while…, for - Examples
The World Wide Web, Internet services Flow Chart for Programming examples
Communication and Networks Information System
Communication Systems Transaction Processing Systems
Types of Communication Management Information Systems
Serial vs. Parallel Decision Support Systems
Simplex vs Duplex Expert Systems
Networks and Computer Networks Information System Development
Communication Devices, Protocols System Development
Physical and Wireless Transmission Media Programming Languages
Types of Networks; LAN, MAN and WAN The Program Development Cycle
Microsoft Office Fundamentals Database Management
Identify Interface Components Data vs. Information
Using Office Help Characteristics of Data,
Create, Open, Close, Save and ‘Save As’ a File Databases; Operations on Data
Select, Edit, Copy and Paste Text Database Management Systems
Find, Replace, Undo and Redo Commands Computers Security
Use Language Tools and Format Painter Security Risk, Viruses, Worms,
Unauthorized Access, Information Privacy
Internet Security Risk, Ethics & Society,

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University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore
Fall Term 2019

Text & Recommended Readings Tools

A. Discovering Computers 2017 1. MS Word for Documentation
Shelly Cashman ISBN: 978-1439079263 Headings Arial 11pt Bold
B. Information Systems Today Normal Text Times New Roman 10pt
Leonard Jessup, Joseph Valacich Header Footer Times New Roman 8pt
3rd Edition 2009 ISBN: 9788120338951 Paragraph Single Line Spacing
C. Exploring Microsoft Office 2017 First Line Indent 1.0 cm
Robert T. Grauer Page Margins 2 cm from each side
Vol. 1, 3/E by 2. MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access
Grading Policy:
Final Grade for this course will be the cumulated result of the following term work with relevant participation
according to the quoted percentage.
Sessional 25% Mid Term 35% Final Term 40%
Assignments 10 % Mid Term Exam 25% Final Exam 30%
Quizzes 10% Major Report/Work 10% Case Study/ Project/ 10%
Presentations 05% Term Paper
Remember subdivision of Mid Term and Final Term Examination should be done only in
case of very essential and major Grading Instruments.
Dishonest Practices & Plagiarism
Any student found responsible for dishonest practice/cheating (e.g. copying the work of others, use of unauthorized
material in Grading Instruments) in relation to any piece of Grading Instrument will face penalties like deduction
of marks, grade ‘F’ in the course, or in extreme cases, suspension and rustication from IBIT.
For details consult Plagiarism Policy of PU at http://pu.edu.pk/dpcc/downloads/Plagiarism-Policy.pdf
Grading System:
Letter Grade Grade Point Num Equivalence
A 4.00 85 – 100 %
A- 3.70 80 – 84 %
B+ 3.30 75 – 79%
B 3.00 70 – 74 %
B- 2.70 65 – 69 %
C+ 2.30 61 – 64 %
C 2.00 58 – 60 %
C- 1.70 55 – 57 %
D 1.00 50 – 54 %
F 0.00 Below 50 %
I Incomplete *
W Withdraw *
Norms to Course:
✓ Submission Date and Time for the term instruments is always Un-Extendable.
✓ 7 Absentees in class will be result in forced withdrawal. (PU Policy)
✓ Re-sit in Mid and Final Term will cause you a loss of 2 and 3 grade marks respectively. (PU Policy)
✓ This is your responsibility to keep track of your position in class evaluation units.
✓ After the submission date, NO excuse will be entertained.
✓ Keep a copy of all submitted Grading Instruments.
✓ Assignment is acceptable only in its Entirety.
✓ No make up for any assignment and quiz.
✓ Copied & Shared work will score Zero.
✓ Assignments are Individual.
Good Luck
For the Fall Term 2019
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