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This document provides information about an introductory course on information technology (IT) at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Department of Computer Science. The course code is CS-104 and will be taught by Lecturer Nazir Ahmad Qayoom over 3 credits. The course contents will include introductions to components of computers, number systems, HTML, RAM, storage systems, operating systems, networking, databases, and security. Student assessment will consist of assignments, quizzes, attendance, a midterm exam worth 25%, and a terminal exam worth 50%.

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IT Lec 1

This document provides information about an introductory course on information technology (IT) at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Department of Computer Science. The course code is CS-104 and will be taught by Lecturer Nazir Ahmad Qayoom over 3 credits. The course contents will include introductions to components of computers, number systems, HTML, RAM, storage systems, operating systems, networking, databases, and security. Student assessment will consist of assignments, quizzes, attendance, a midterm exam worth 25%, and a terminal exam worth 50%.

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Faculty Of Engineering and Technology

Department of Computer Science


Course: Introduction to IT
Course Code : CS- 104
(Lecture-1)

Lecturer: Nazir Ahmad Qayoom


Department: Computer Science
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +93(0) 706338869
CONTENTS

➢ Course Introduction

2
OUTCOMES

At the end of this lecture, students will be able to;

• Brief introduction of the Course.

3
Introduction

Course Title: Introduction to IT


Course Code: CS-104
Coordinating Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Computer Science
Credits: 03
Mr. Nazir Ahmad Qayoom
Lecturer Name and Contact: +93706338869
[email protected]
Contents:
• Introduction
• Role of computer in the Society.
• Components of Computer
• Characteristics of Computer and Bootable USB
• Number System
• The System Unit/CPU Architecture
• Introduction to HTML
• RAM & its types
• Storage System/OS
• Networking/Database/Security
Course Assessment

TYPE PERCENTAGE RATIONALE


Internal Assessment 25 % Equal weightage is assignments and
- Assignments: 10% quizzes and at the same time
- Quizzes: 10% emphasizing on the importance of
- Attendance: 5% class participation.

External Assessment 75% Students develop an examination


- Midterm: 25% sense through midterm examination
- Terminal: 50% hence 25% weightage is appropriate.
Midterm duly followed by terminal
examination providing 50% weightage
which is an opportunity to improve
scores appropriately.
Grading

MARK RANGE GRADE POINT GRADE EXPECTED RESULT


90 and above 4.0 A At least 25% expected
to secure A grade
80 – 89 3.0 B At least 35% expected
to secure B grade
70 – 79 2.0 C At least 30% expected
to secure C grade
60 – 69 1.0 D At least 7% expected to
secure D grade
59 and below 0.0 F At least 3% expected to
secure F grade
LEARNING REFERECNCES

1. (Understanding Computers Today & Tomorrow by Deborah Morley, Charles S. Parker


(Text Book)
2. Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition by Peter Norton (Ref Book))
Introduction to IT

• The word Technology comes from the Greek “tekne” (technical, art, skill) and “logos”
(knowledge).

• Technology refers to methods, systems, and devices which are the result of scientific
knowledge being used for practical purposes.

• Technology is the set of knowledge, skills, experience and techniques through which
humans change, transform and use our environment in order to create tools, machines,
products and services that meet our needs and desires.
Continue..

• Information Technology (IT) is the use of any computers, storage, networking and other
physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, store, secure and exchange all
forms of electronic data.
Continue…
Computer Science

• Computing Information Science or Computer Science is the study of the theoretical


foundation of information, computation and their implementation in computer systems.

• The Bachelor of CS focuses on the design, modelling, analysis and application of


computer related system.
Thank You…!

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