Faculty of Business Administration

Course Outline

1. Course Code and General Information

Course Code IEN-111
Course Title Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
Credit Hours 03
Pre-requisite None
Program BBA
Semester Spring, Fall2023

2. Instructor and contact information

Faculty Name
Contact Number
Email Address
Office Number
Office Hours

3. Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge
PLO1: Explain core concepts in business and related disciplines
Teambuilding
PLO2: Demonstrate interpersonal and intrapersonal skills in groups and teams
Critical Thinking and Decision Making
PLO3: Analyze business and related problems and formulate optimal solutions
Communication
PLO4: Communicate through oral and written means by using appropriate technology
Entrepreneurship and Leadership
PLO5: Identify and implement business opportunities and ideas
Ethics and Social Responsibility
PLO6 Exhibit work ethics and promote sustainable development goals

4. Course Description
As we live in the Computer Age and most of our day-to-day activities are being influenced by
the use of computers. While in some areas like Science & Technology improvements cannot
be achieved without computer, it has become necessary for everyone to have knowledge of
computers. This course, intended for new students without a computer science background,
covers the core components seen in a computer science undergraduate curriculum on which
other computer science courses rely.

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 5. Course Objectives
1. Analyze computer systems and asses their components to determine performance
requirement for home, office and industry use.
2. Learn how network and internet works and manage small home/office networks, analyze
potential threats to a network deploy software/hardware to protect networks from such
attacks.
3. Understand the need of database management systems, various types and basics of
relational database.

6. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

1. Identify the components of a computer system and describe the basic knowledge of
commonly used computer applications.
2. Explain the basics of computer organization including memory and storage elements.
3. Understand how large networks work and what how to protect from network attacks.
4. Understand basic database management systems and design relational databases.

7. Teaching and Assessment

Code CLO Teaching Strategies Course Assessment
Methods
1 Basic Computer Knowledge
CLO1 Identify the components of a Lecture Examination
computer system and describe Reading Assignments Quizzes
the basic knowledge of Assignment
commonly used computer
applications.
2 Core Computer Components and Technologies
CLO2 Explain the basics of computer Lecture Examination
organization including memory Reading Assignments Quizzes
and storage elements. Assignment

3 Networking Concepts
CLO3 Understand how large networks Lecture Examination
work and what how to protect Reading Assignments Quizzes
from network attacks. Assignment

4 Information and Management Systems

CLO4 Understand basic of E Lecture Examination
Commerce, Information Reading Assignments Quizzes
Systems, database management Assignment
systems and design relational
databases.

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 8. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Program Learning Outcomes
S No. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
1 CLO 1 PLO 1, PLO6

2 CLO 2 PLO 1

3 CLO 3 PLO 1

4 CLO 4 PLO 1

9. Course Contents
Session Topic Recommended
Readings
1 Introduction to the World of Computers, Computer in your life Understanding
Parts of a Computer System: Hardware, Software, Users Computers: Today
Data, Introduction and Characteristics of Information and Tomorrow,
Technology Comprehensive 15th
Functions of the Information Technology Edition, Chapter 1
2 The System Unit: Processing Understanding
Number System Conversion Computers: Today
Inside the System Unit: Computing, Storing, and and Tomorrow,
Communication Comprehensive 15th
Typical CPU Components, System Clock and Machine
cycle, Future Trends
Edition, Chapter 2
3 Motherboard Understanding
Ports and Cables, Expansion Cards and Slots Computers: Today
Buses, RAM and ROM and Tomorrow,
Comprehensive 15th
Edition, Chapter 2
4 Storage Systems Characteristic Understanding
Primary Storage and Secondary Storage Computers: Today
Network and Cloud Storage and Tomorrow,
Other types of Storage Systems Comprehensive 15th
Edition, Chapter 3
5 Different types of keyboards and pointing devices Understanding
Types of scanners, readers, and digital cameras Computers: Today
Audio input and Output devices and Tomorrow,
Types of display devices and how they work Comprehensive 15th
Types of printers and how they work Edition, Chapter 4
6 Differences between system software and application software Understanding
Functions of and differences among operating systems Computers: Today
Various types of operating systems and Tomorrow,
Functions of and various types of utility programs Comprehensive 15th
Edition, Chapter 5
7 General characteristics and Types of application software Understanding
Word processing, Spreadsheet, Database

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 Presentation graphics, Graphics and multimedia software Computers: Today
Overview of other types of application software and Tomorrow,
Comprehensive 15th
Edition, Chapter 6
8
9 Introduction to networks and their Applications Understanding
Network Characteristics Computers: Today
Network Architecture and Topologies and Tomorrow,
Comprehensive 15th
Edition, Chapter 7
10 Network Size and Coverage Area Understanding
Data Transmission Characteristics Computers: Today
Wired Networking Media and Tomorrow,
Wireless Networking Media Comprehensive 15th
Cellular Radio Transmissions Edition, Chapter 7
11 Ethernet Understanding
Networking Adapters Computers: Today
Networking Hardware and Tomorrow,
Networking Hardware for Connecting Devices and Networks Comprehensive 15th
Edition, Chapter 8
12 Introduction to E-Commerce Understanding
Advantages and Disadvantages of E-Commerce Computers: Today
Categories of types of E-Commerce and Tomorrow,
E-Commerce Business Models Comprehensive 15th
Edition, Chapter 11
13 Introduction to Information System Understanding
Users of Information Systems Computers: Today
Paradigm of User-Group and Tomorrow,
Types of Information Systems Comprehensive 15th
Edition, Chapter 12
14 Introduction to SDLC Understanding
Components of SDLC Computers: Today
SDLC Usefulness and Tomorrow,
Comprehensive 15th
Edition, Chapter 12
15 Database and Database Management Systems Understanding
Components of Database Computers: Today
Artificial Intelligence, Areas of AI, Natural Language and Tomorrow,
Processing, Expert Systems Comprehensive 15th
Edition, Chapter 14
16 Final Examination

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 10. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
S. No. Course Assessment Method Week Due Percent of Total Assessment
1 Quizzes and Assignments 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 25%
2 Midterm Examination 8 25%
3 Project 14, 15 10%
5 Final Examination 16 40%

11. Grading Policy

‘A’ Grade 88 and above
‘B+’ Grade 81-87
‘B’ Grade 74-80
‘C+’ Grade 67-73
‘C’ Grade 60-66
‘F’ Grade Below 60
12.
13. Text Book(s)
1. Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive 15th Edition.

14. Reference Books & Learning Material

 Computer Science By C.S.French ,Edition: Fifth
 Using Information Technology, A Practical Introduction to Computers & Communications
By Brian K. Williams & Stacey C. Sawyer Edition: Sixth
 Introduction to Computers By Peter Nortons, Edition: Fifth

15. Code of Conduct

 Follow the University attendance policy.
 Observe the class schedule.
 Keep cell phone off during the class.
 Submit assignments as per requirements.
 Maintain a disciplined, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and fellow students.
 Abstain from any form of plagiarism.

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