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Course Outline of ICT

This document outlines the course details for an introductory course on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). It provides information on course objectives, topics to be covered including hardware, software, networking, internet and databases. Assessment will include assignments, quizzes and a semester project.

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The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Department of Computer Science


Program: BS Computer Science 1st Semester
Course Outline: Applications of ICT
General Information:

Course: Application of ICT Instructor Miss Khizra Saleem


Credit Hours 2+1

Course Description:
This is an introductory course on Information and Communication Technologies. Topics include ICT
terminologies, hardware and software components, the Internet and the World Wide Web, and ICT-based
applications.
The goal of Applications of ICT is to provide students undertaking a business degree with an understanding
of information and communication technologies (ICTs). This course will provide students with a firm
foundation in ICT, which they can then apply to their career, no matter what area of business they intend
to pursue.

ICTs are everywhere in business and they have changed business processes forever. ICTs are pervasive
because information is needed throughout all aspects of the business environment, and access to information
is one of the most powerful resources in every business function. Knowledge of ICT is an essential element
of success in virtually any position, and although not all people need to be an IS professional, everyone
needs a sound understanding of ICT use in his or her profession. This course will provide students with a
balance of technical and management issues needed to survive the current and future business environment.

After the course, students will have gained valuable insights on ICTs, enabling them to work productively
with ICT specialists. In addition, students will gain knowledge about business systems and applications to
ensure that ICTs support their work most constructively.

Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, a student will be able to:

 Understand different terms associated with ICT


 Identify various components of a computer system
 Identify the various categories of software and their usage
 Define the basic terms associated with communications and networking
 Understand different terms associated with the Internet and World Wide Web.
 Use various web tools including Web Browsers, E-mail clients and search utilities.
 Use text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools
 Understand the enabling/pervasive features of ICT
Teaching Methodology:
The class will be conducted in a lecture and discussion environment. The students will be encouraged to
participate and ask questions during each class session. Students will also do practical work to understand
algorithm design and implementation.

Books Prescribed:
Textbook:
1. “Introduction to Computers” by Peter Norton, 6th International Edition (McGraw Hill)

Reference Books:

2. “Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer & Communications” by


Williams Sawyer, 6th Edition (McGraw Hill).

3. “Computers, Communications & information: A user's introduction” by Sarah E. Hutchinson


and Stacey C. Sawyer

4. “Fundamentals of Information Technology” by Alexis Leon and Mathews Leon.

Testing and Grading:


Students will be assessed through Assignments, Quizes, Lab-Work and Presentation.

 Assignments are compulsory. At least one assignment will be due fortnightly (15 days). These will
be due at the start of class on the indicated due dates. Late submissions are not allowed.
 There will be also 2 quizzes and one semester project carrying 20 marks. Students will also present
their semester project.

Marks Distribution:
Grading system for the subject is same as other subjects which is Midterm (30%) and Final Term exam
(50%). 20% marks are dedicated for semester Assignments, projects and presentations.

Lecture Plan:
Week # Session # Topics (outline of main topics and sub-topics) Chapter #
01 Introduction of ICT 1A
01
02 Introduction of ICT 1A

Basic operations and components of a generic 1B


03
computer system
02
Basic operations and components of a generic 1B
04
computer system
05 Interacting with your Computer (Using the Devices) 2A
03
06 Interacting with your Computer (Using the Devices) 2A

07 Interacting with your Computer (Other Ways) 2B


04
08 Interacting with your Computer (Other Ways) 2B

09 Processing Data (Transforming data into information) 4A


05
10 Processing Data (How computers represent data) 4A

11 Processing Data (How represent and process data) 4B


06
12 Processing Data (Modern PCs) 4B

Networks (* Networking basics, * Uses of networks, 7A


13
* Common types of networks)
07
Networks (* How networks are structured, * Network 7A
14
media, * Network hardware)

Networks ( Data communication on telephone lines 7B


15 (usage of modems), * Using digital data connections,
*Broadband connections)
08
Networks (*DSL, Cable Modem, and ATM 7B
16 connections, *Wireless networks, *Wireless 802.11,
Wi-Max)

Presenting the internet (*The internet and The WWW, 8A


09 17 *The internet’s major services, *Web Browsers and
HTML Tags, *URLs)

Presenting the internet (*Using your Browser and the 8A


18 World Wide Web, *Searching the Web, *Search
Technique)

E-Mail and Other Internet Services (* Using and 8B


10 19 Understanding E-Mail Programs)

More Features of the internet(*News, *FTP, *IRC, 8B


20 *Web-Based Chat, *Instant Messaging, *Online
Services, *Peer-to-Peer Services)

Working in the Online World (*Connecting to the 10A


internet through Wires, *Dial-up Connections, *IDSN
11 21
Service, *DSL Service, *Cable Modem Service )
Software Accessing the Internet (*API, *Networks 10A
Drivers, *Wireless WAN Connections, *Satellite
22
Services, *Wireless LANs, *Wireless Security)

Doing Business in the Online World (*Consumer E- 10B


Commerce, *Online Shopping, *Online Banking and
12 23
Finance)

Doing Business in the Online World (*Business E- 10B


Commerce, *B2B Transactions, *Intranets and
24 Extranets)

Database Management Systems (*The Database, 11A


*Field, *Record, *Table, *Flat-File Database Structure,
13 25 *Relational Database Structure)

DBMS (*Creating Database Tables, *Viewing 11A


26 Records, *Sorting Records, *Querying a Database,
*Generating Reports)

Survey of Database Systems (*Enterprise Software, 11B


*Databases at work, *Data Mining, *Databases on the
14 27
Internet, *Databases for Individuals)

Common Corporate DBMS (*Oracle, *DB2, *SQL 11B


28 Server, *MySQL)

Information, Computer and Communication Ethics 12


15 29

Future ICT Trends (*Artificial Intelligence, *Robotics, 13A


30 *Computer and Machine Vision)

Future ICT Trends (*Ubiquitous Computing, *Personal 13B


16 31 Area Network, *Wireless Sensor Networks, *Wireless
Mesh Networks, *RFID)
Future ICT Trends (*Next-Generation Networks, *IP 13B
32 Convergence, *Grid Computing, *Cloud Computing)

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