Introduction to Information & Communication Technologies Course Outline - University of Sargodha

Course Title: Introduction to Information & Communication Technologies

Course Code: ICT-2021
Course Structure: Lectures: 3/Labs: 1
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: None

Course Objectives:

The course introduces students to information and communication technologies and their
application in the workplace. Students will get basic understanding of computer software,
hardware, and associated technologies. They will also learn how computers are used in the
workplace, how communications systems can help boost productivity, and how the Internet
technologies can influence the workplace.

Course Syllabus:

Introduction to Computers, The Internet and World Wide Web, Application Software, The
System Unit, Input Devices, Output Devices, Storage, System Software, Communications,
Databases, Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy.

Course Outline:

1.      Introduction to Computers: Data and Information, Information Processing Cycle, the
Components of a Computer, Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers.
Networks and the Internet. Computer Software, Categories of Computers, Elements of an
Information System, Examples of Computer Usage, Computer Applications in Society
[Ch. 1].

2.      The Internet and World Wide Web: Key Concepts of the Internet, Evolution of the
Internet, The World Wide Web, E-Commerce, Other Internet Services, Netiquette [Ch.
2].

3.      Application Software: Business Software, Graphics and Multimedia Software, Software
for Home, Personal, and Educational Use, Web Applications, Application Software for
Communications. [Ch. 3]

4.      The System Unit: Processor, Data Representation, Memory, Expansion Slots and
Adapter Cards, Ports and Connectors, Buses, Bays, Power Supply. [Ch. 4]

5.      Input Devices: What Is Input? What Are Input Devices? The Keyboard, Pointing
Devices, Mouse, Other Pointing Devices, Touch Screens And Touch-Sensitive Pads, Pen
Input, Other Input For Smart Phones, Game Controllers, Digital Cameras, Voice Input,
Video Input, Scanners And Reading Devices, Biometric Input, Terminals, Putting It All
Together, Input Devices For Physically Challenged Users. [Ch. 5]

6.      Output Devices: What is Output? Display Devices, Printers, Speakers, Headphones, and
Earbuds, Other Output Devices. [Ch. 6]

7.      Storage: Hard Disks, Flash Memory Storage, Cloud Storage, Optical Discs, Other Types
of Storage. [Ch. 7]

8.      System Software: Operating Systems, Operating System Functions, Types Of Operating
Systems, Stand-Alone Operating Systems, Server Operating Systems, Embedded
Operating Systems, Utility Programs [Ch. 8]

9.      Communications: Uses of Computer Communications, Networks, Network
Communications Standards, Communications Software, Communications over the
Telephone Network, Communications Devices, Home Networks, Communications
Channel, Physical Transmission Media, Wireless Transmission Media. [Ch. 9]

10.  Databases: Data, and Information, The Hierarchy of Data, Maintaining Data, File
Processing Versus Databases, Database Management Systems, Relational, Object-
Oriented, and Multidimensional Databases, Web Databases, Database Administration

11.  Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy: Computer Security Risks,
Internet And Network Attacks, Unauthorized Access And Use, Hardware Theft And
Vandalism, Software Theft, Information Theft, System Failure, Backing Up, Wireless
Security, Health Concerns Of Computer Use, Ethics And Society

Labs:

Lab work should be carried out to develop students' Computer Skills, Operating Systems and

Utility Software Skills, E-Mail Skills, Word Processing Skills, Spreadsheet Skills, Electronic

Presentation Skills, Web Surfing Skills.

Textbook(s):

•          Discovering Computers by Gary B. Shelly & Misty E. Vermaat, Course Technology; 1st
Edition (January 25, 2011).

Reference Material

•          Computing Essentials 2012 by Timothy J. O'Leary and Linda I. O'Leary, McGraw Hill
Higher Education; 22^nd Revised Edition (February 1, 2011).

•          Computers: Understanding Technology by Fuller, Floyd; Larson, Brian, Fourth Edition,
ISBN: 978-0-76383-927-7 (OR Latest Edition.)

•          The Concepts of Information Technology by Imran Saeed, Afsan Raza, Tariq Mahmood
and Zafar Hussain, 6^th Edition, IT Series Publications.

•         The Essential Guide to Computing: The Story of Information Technology by by E
Garrison Walters, Prentice Hall PTR (August 11, 2000). ISBN-10: 0130194697

Computer Applications by Tasleem Mustafa, Tariq Mahmood, Imran Saeed and Zahid
Javed, IT Publication Series

Note: This content is obtained from official documents of University of Sargodha and applied on BS Computer Science for Main Campus, Sub Campuses, and Affiliated Colleges.