INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

CURRICULUM FOR B.ED

1. Course Title: Computer Fundamentals & Programming. 4. Full Mark: 100 (75+25)
2. Course No: ICT 311(1st paper) 5. Pass Mark: 35 (27+10)
3. Nature of the course: Theory 75% +Practical 25% 6. Periods Per/wk: 6+3
Total number of working periods 150 per year [Note: 1 period = 50 min]
COURSE DESCRIPTION:-
This course contains Computer Fundamentals, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Application packages (Word processing,
Spreadsheet, Data processing and Presentation Package including Windows Operating System) and Programs in QBASIC. In the Computer
fundamentals Introduction to Computer system including its evolution, generation, classification, working speed, measurement units, Logic
functions and Boolean Algebra, etc. covered as well as it studies hardware details, storing medias, networking, communication technology and
Internet, E-mail etc. HTML covers the webpage designing skills. In application packages Windows Operating system, Word Processing skills,
simple mathematical record keepings including logical, statistical, trigonometrical, arithmetical functions graphic and database management
system (DBMS) skills are studied. This paper contains 75% theoretical part and 25% practical part.
OBJECTIVES:-
On completion of this course students will be able to:
- describe fundamentals of computer including evolution, classification, I/O devices and architecture.
- get familiarized with data representation like bit, byte, word and number system including their conversion.
- explain the functional block diagram of various systems and peripherals.
- get familiarized with information communication technology and cyber law.
- develop algorithms, flowchart and pseudo codes.
- write programs in QBASIC and HTML.
- use computer, printer, CD, pen drive and multimedia.
- run general application packages of the Open source office packages (like word processing, spreadsheet, database management system,
and presentation packages.)
- explain telecommunication concept, computer networks.

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S Objectives Contents Period Testing Reference Evaluation
N Strategies
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS 1. Introduction to computer system: 1. Interaction. Leon Chapter (1 to 9) 1. Question &
Introduction, features, types, generations, CPU, 2. Discussion. answer.
1 To define, use, demonstrate and ALU, CU, memory, computer architecture. Unit 3. Writing test. 2. Writing test
apply the computer system. of the computer working speed and its memory 6 Periods 4. Group discussion 3. Discussion.
size. Bits, Bytes words. (Theory only)
2. Memory Units:
RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, Flash
memory. Measuring units of the storage capacity.
3. Storage devices:
Tape, Floppy, Hard disk, Zip disk, Super disk,
Jaz disk, CD-ROM, CD-R drive, CD-RW drive,
Magneto-Optical drive, Pen drive.
4. Input devices:
Key board, Mouse, Trackball, Joystick, Scanner,
Digital camera, MICR, OMR, Bar code reader,
Speech Input devices, Touch screen, Touch pad,
Light pen.
5. Output devices:
Monitor, its type, characteristics, size, bandwidth
Dot pitch, convergence, video standard, VGA,
SVGA, XGA. Printer, Ink jet, Laser printer,
LCD, LED printer, Line printer, Plotter. Speakers
To get familiarized with computer 6. Computer Software: 1. Interaction. Leon Chapter (10 to 13) 1. Question &
software, operating system, Introduction, Operating System(OS), Utilities, 8 Periods 2. Discussion. answer.
programming languages general Compilers, Interpreters, Word processor (Theory only) 3. Writing test. 2. Writing test
software features and trends and Spreadsheet, DBMS, Graphics, Image processor. 4. Group discussion 3. Discussion
data processing. 7. Operating System(OS):
Introduction, Functions of the OS, Classification
of OS, like Multi user, Multi processing, Multi
tasking, Multi threading, and Real time.
8. Programming Languages:
Introduction, Machine languages, Assembly
languages, High-level languages, Types of High-
level languages. The compilation Process.
9. General Software Features &Trends:
Introduction, GUI, Ease of use more features,

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 Requirement of more powerful hardware, Multi-
platform capacity network capability, Capability
with other software, object linking and
embedding, Group work capabilities, Mail
enabling, Web enabling.
10. Data Processing:
Introduction, Data versus Information, File
Processing, Database Processing, Types of the
data processing.

To describe the DBMS, 11. Database Management System: 1. Interaction. Leon Chapter (15, 17, 18, 1. Question &
Introduction to telecommunication, Introduction to history, quality and processing of 10 Periods 2. Discussion. 19, 21) answer.
compute network, communication information, Databases, DBMS, Why DBMS (Theory only) 3. Writing test. 2. Writing test
system, www, Intranets and ?,Types of the DBMS like Hierarchal model, 4. Group discussion 3. Discussion
multimedia. Network model, Relational model, Object
oriented model.
12 Introduction to Telecommunication
Introduction, Analog & Digital signals,
Modulation, Types of Modulation like AM, FM,
PM, Modem, Transfer speeds.
13.Computer Network
Introduction, overview of Network,
Communication processor, Communication
media, Tele Communication software, Types of
Networks, Network protocols, Network
Architecture.
14. Communication System:
Introduction to Communication, Radio, TV,
Microwave System, Communication satellites,
Radar, Fiber Optics, ISDN.
15.Internet and World Wide Web (www).
Introduction, Special about Internet, Internet
Access, Internet Basics, Internet Protocols,
Internet Addressing, WWW, WebPages and
HTML, Web Browsers, Searching the web,
Internet Chat.

16. Electronic Mail: Leon Chapter (22, 23, 24, 1. Question &

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 Introduction, Email- Names & Address, Mailing 25 and Appendix A) answer.
basics, E-mail, Ethics, Internet Code of conduct, 2. Writing test
Tips for effective e-mail use. Advantages and 3. Discussion
disadvantages.
17 Intranets:
Introduction, Characteristics of Intranet
Advantages and disadvantage of Intranet, why
does an origination need intranet? Internet Vs
Group ware, Extranet.
18.Multimedia
Introduction, Multimedia in the education,
entertainment, trainings, office work and
business.

To get familiarized with compute 19.Computer Securities 1. Interaction. Use reference books 1. Question &
security, IT policies, cyber law, Hardware Security and Software Security. 5 Periods 2. Discussion. answer.
data representations and history of 20. IT Policies and Cyber Laws: (Theory only) 3. Writing test. 2. Writing test
computers. Introduction, IT policy of Nepal. Cyber Laws of 4. Group discussion 3. Discussion
Nepal, Cyber Laws of USA, Computer ethics.
21.Data representations.
Integers, Real numbers, Strings, Bits, Bytes,
Nibble Positional and non positional numbers,
Binary systems, Decimal system octal system,
Hexadecimal and their conversions.
22. History of computer.

To describe impact of ICT and e- 23. Impact of the Computer Technology in the 1. Interaction. Use reference books 1. Question &
Technologies. society. 1 Periods 2. Discussion. answer.
24.e-Technology (Theory only) 3. Writing test. 2. Writing test
4. Group discussion 3. Discussion
2 HTML: - Introduction 1. Oral test. Use reference books 1. Writing test.
To define and use the general and - Creating & Opening 2. Writing test. 2. Practical test.
simple concept of program writing - Formatting 3. Practical test.
steps. - Setting
To gain skill in web site designing. - Creating links 12 hr (T+P)
- Inserting Image
- Working with table
3 (A) WINDOWS XP: - Introduction to OS its classification. 1. Oral test. Any reference book Nepali 1. Writing test.

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 - Role of OS, Booting and shut down a pc. 2. Writing test. author 2. Practical test.
To run windows operating system - Basic terms of Dos commands. 3. Practical test.
DOS basic concepts. - DOS Commands (Internal + Externals).
- GUI Environments.
- Introduction to Windows OS.
- Working with Files & Folders 6 hr (T+P)
- Working with a windows application
programs.
- Customizing the Taskbar and desktops.
- Customizing windows.
- Use of Accessories.

(B) WORDS PROCESSING: - Introduction to Word-processing. 1. Oral test. Any reference book 1. Writing test.
- Types of Bars. 2. Writing test. 2. Practical test.
To run a word processing package. - Typing text, saving a file on your folder. 18 hr (T+P) 3. Practical test..
- Selecting text.
- Spell checking.
- Formatting documents.
- Header and Footer.
- Pg No, Page Break.
- Using word Arts, Picture Art.
- Making tables.
- Printing text & Preview.
- Copy a file on a pen drive or CD.
- Copy a file in HD from CD or CD.

(C) SPREAD SHEET: - Introduction to Spreadsheet. 1. Oral test. Any reference book 1. Writing test.
- Creating table with data. 2. Writing test. 2. Practical test.
Run a spread sheet package.
- Insert & delete, Rows & Columns. 3. Practical test.
- Using formula (+,-,*, /).
- Using logical functions (If, AND, OR). 12 hr (T+P)
- Using colours, fonts & font size.
- Using different types of Functions.
- Creating different types of the charts.
- Save the file on your folder.
(D) DATABASE MANAGEMENT - Introduction to DBMS, 1. Oral test. Any reference book 1. Writing test.
SYSTEM (DBMS): - Create a Database 2. Writing test. 2. Practical test.
- Create table, Fields and their properties 3. Practical test.
Run a Database Management System

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 (DBMS) package. - Create Relational Database,
- Create and Run Queries 12 hr (T+P)
- Working with Forms,
- Generate Report,
- Formatting Forms and Reports.
(E) PRESENTATION PACKAGE: - Concept of presentation 1. Interaction. Any reference book 1 Writing test
- To enable creating and editing - Type and use of presentation program 2. Discussion. 2. Practical test
presentation - Editing a presentation program 3. Writing test.
- To enable designing of custom - Designing and formatting presentation 4. Group discussion
animation - Transition of presentation 6 hrs.
-To enable to work with table, - Animation and custom Animation (T+P)
graphic, word Art - Working with Table, Graphics, Word Art
- To enable to work with multimedia - Working with Graphics and Organization
Charts
- Working with Multimedia

QBASIC PROGRAM: - General concept of a program. 1. Oral test. Any reference book 1. Writing test
- Introduction to QBASIC Program 2. Writing test. 2. Practical test
4 Draw a flow chart according to a - Elements of QBASIC programming 3. Practical test.
given problem. language.
- Control statements (Using with procedures
Convert a flow chart into QBASIC and file handling)
program codes. - Library functions 54 hr (T+P)
- Functions and Sub procedures.
Entry the program codes into the - File handling
computer as a self made program. - Project in QBASIC.
Process the data using self made
program.

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Text Book
1. Alexis Leon and Mathew Leon- Fundamentals of Information Technology –Bikash Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.

Reference Book:
1. Hari Gopal Shrestha - Computer Paricharya Bhag (1) and Bhag (2), Ratna Pustak Bhandar.
2. Donald H, Sanders, Computer Today with Basic 3rd Edition, McGraw- Hill, Inc.
3. B.Ram, Computer Fundamentals Architecture and Organization, 3rd Edition, New Age International Pvt. Ltd. India.
4. Basandra SK, Computers Today Updated Edition, Galgotia Publication, 2008
5. URL: http// www.w3.org/html/

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