University of Gujrat

Faculty of CS & IT

Title Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies

Code CS-161/CS-162-CS-163
Credit hours 3.0/2.0+1.0
Prerequisite None
Course This is an introductory course on Information and Communication Technologies. Topics include ICT terminologies,
Description hardware and software components, the internet and world wide web, and ICT based applications
 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.
 Objectives
 Use text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools
 Understand the enabling/pervasive features of ICT

a) course will be evaluated on the following basis’s:

Mid term 25%
Sessional work 25%
Final term 50%
Grading Policy b) To pass a course, student must obtain at least ‘D’ grade (50% marks)
c) The final term examination will cover the entire course.

Marks in Letter Grade Numeric Value of Grade Description

Percentage
85 and above A+ 4.00 Exceptional
80-84 A 3.70 Outstanding
75-79 B+ 3.40 Excellent
Grading System 70-74 B 3.00 Very Good
65-69 B- 2.50 Good
60-64 C+ 2.00 Average
55-59 C 1.50 Satisfactory
50-54 D 1.00 Pass
49 and below F 0.0 Fail
W Withdrawal
I Incomplete

Class Attendance A minimum of 70% attendance is required for a student to be eligible to sit in the final examination
 A-Introduction to Computers by Peter Norton. 6th Edition.
Text Book
B-Discovering Computers 2011: Complete (Shelly Cashman)
Reference Books
C-Microsoft Office 2007 by Greg Perry
Course
Coordinators
The following is a tentative weekly breakdown for this course. This is subject to future modifications. The references within
parenthesis is to reference section of the textbook (Introduction to Computers - by Peter Norton; 6th Edition)
THEORY/
Week Lecture # TOPICS Book Chapter LAB

Exploring Computers and Their Uses:

Course Introduction, ICT: Computer and Communication Technology, Analog and Digital Computers, Lesson 1 A THEORY
Computers for Individual Users (Desktop Computers, Workstations, Notebook Computers, Tablet PCs,
Handheld PCs, Smart Phones)
1 1&2
Exploring Computers and Their Uses:
Computers for Organizations ( Network Servers , Mainframe Computers , Minicomputers ,
Supercomputers), Computers in Society, The applications of ICT
Lesson 1 A THEORY
Looking Inside the Computer System:
Parts of the Computer System: Hardware, Software, Data, User; The Information Processing Cycle; Lesson 1 B THEORY
Essential Computer Hardware: Processing Devices, Memory Devices, Input Devices.
2 3&4 Lesson 1 B THEORY
Looking Inside the Computer System:
Output Devices, Software Brings the Machine to Life: System Software, Application Software, Computer
Data: Computer Users, The User’s Role, “User less” Computers.
Introduction to Lab policy and Ethics: LAB
Lab rules, lab ethics, introduction to computer hardware
Typing: Typing practice using tutorials, practice on windows keyboard shortcuts.
3 5&6
The Internet and the World Wide Web: LAB
What Is the Internet? The Internet’s History, The Internet’s Major Services, Understanding the World Lesson 8 A
Wide Web, Using Your Browser and the World Wide Web, Searching the Web
LAB
E-Mail and Other Internet Services: Lesson 8 B
Using and Exploring E-Mail, Creating Email Account,
7&8
4 Use of Cc and Bcc, Adding Subject, Drafts, Inbox, Sent, Outboxes, Categories, move to Function,
Creating Labels, Adding Signatures.
 Lesson 8 B LAB
More Features of the Internet: News, Internet Relay Chat (IRC) and Web-Based Chat, Instant
Messaging, Online Services, Peer-to-Peer Services
Processing Data:
Transforming Data into Information Lesson 4 A
THEORY
The Difference between Data and Information: How Computers Represent Data, Number Systems, Bits
9
and Bytes, Text Codes, Text Codes.
How Computers Process Data: The CPU, Machine Cycles, Memory; Factors Affecting Processing Speed;
5 The Computer’s Internal Clock; The Bus.
Modern CPUs; Microcomputer Processors, Extending the Processor’s Power to Other Devices: Different Lesson 4 B
Computer ports and slots. THEORY
10
Measuring and Improving Drive Performance:
Average Access Time, Data Transfer Rate, Optimizing Disk Performance
Storage Devices: Lesson 5 A THEORY
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Flash Memory, Smart Cards
11
6 Measuring and Improving Drive Performance:
Average Access Time, Data Transfer Rate, Optimizing Disk Performance
12 MS Power Point: Introduction, slides creation, Insert tables, Fonts, Figures LAB

13 MS Power Point: themes, Templates, Downloading templates, Auto Review, Adding audio and video LAB
7 MS Power Point: Animations, Slides transition, Basic principles of good presentation (Exposure to slide LAB
14
share online presentations)
BS program structure
2686_it-curriculum-09 / 2688_cs-curriculum-09 THEORY
15
8 http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/AECA/CurriculumRevision/Pages/RevisedCurricula.aspx
Computing Curricula The Joint Task Force for Computing Curricula
16 http://www.acm.org/education/curric_vols/CC2005-March06Final.pdf/view THEORY

Mid Term Exam

Operating System Basics: Lesson 6 A, B THEORY
Types of Operating Systems, User Interface, Enhancing an OS with Utility Software
17
Operating Systems:
9 PC Operating Systems, Network Operating Systems, Embedded Operating Systems
Operating System Installation LAB
18
Windows installation practice
Exposure to Hardware Systems, Internet Networking Devices Orientation LAB
19
10
20 Working with Application Software: Productivity Software Lesson 10 A THEORY
Database Management:
11 21 Databases and Database Management Systems: Flat-File and Relational Database Structures, The DBMS, Lesson 11 A. B THEORY
Working with a Database
 Survey of Database Systems, Databases at Work, Common Corporate Database Management Systems,
Introduction to Data-warehousing and Data-mining
Software Programming and Development: Lesson 12 B
22 What Is a Computer Program? Hardware/Software Interaction, Code ,Machine Code , Programming THEORY
Languages, Compilers and Interpreters , Planning a Computer Program , How Programs Solve Problems,
MS Word LAB
23 Cover the following tabs: Home, Insert Figures, Tables, Other shapes, Page Layout, Cover page
Task: Create Cover Page of Assignment
12 LAB
MS Word
24 Footer, Header, Page Numbering, Referencing
Task: Create Auto Table of Content page, Table of Pictures, Referencing, Glossary
MS Word LAB
25
Cover the following tabs : Mailing, Review, View, Design, Layout
13 LAB
MS Word
26
Task: Complete report generation of final year project template
Networking Basics: Lesson 7 A, B
The Uses of a Network, Common Types of Networks, Hybrid Networks
THEORY
How Networks Are Structured, Network Topologies and Protocols: Network Media, Network Hardware
27
Data Communications:
Data Communications with Standard Telephone
Lines and Modems, Broadband Connections, Wireless Networks
14
Understanding the Need for Security Measures:
Basic Security Concepts, Threats to Users, Online Spying Tools, Computer-Related Injuries, Threats to Lesson 13 A, B
THEORY
Hardware, Understanding the Need for Security Measures, Threats to Data, Cyber terrorism,
28
Taking Protective Measures
Avoiding Identity Theft, Protecting Your Privacy, Managing Cookies, Spyware, and Other “Bugs”,
Evading Spam, Keeping Your Data Secure, Safeguarding Your Hardware
MS Excel: LAB
29 Cover the following tabs: Home, Insert Shapes and Tables, Page Layout
Tasks: Excel sheet Formatting, Creating Pivot Tables.
15 LAB
MS Excel:
30 Practice of formulas and different types of charts, Data, Review and View
Task: Creating Budget/Activity Manager
MS Excel:
31 LAB
Task: Use of Sort and Filter, Printing options, Mail Merge
16
32 Revision and Feedback about Course THEORY