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APPLICATION OF INFORMATION & COMM. TECHNOLOGY

Course Details
Credit Hours 3 (2+1)
Pre-requisites -
Course Leader
Recommended Textbook(s) 1. Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman series, 2016.
Recommended Reference 1. Introduction to Computers, Peter Norton, 6th edition.
(Books/Websites/Articles) 2. Understanding computers: today and tomorrow,
comprehensive, Deborah Morley, Charles S. Parker, 15th
Edition, Cengage Learning, 2014.
3. Using information technology, Brian K. Williams, Stacey C.
Sawyer.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

Taxonomy Assessment
CLOs Description Domain PLOs
Level Artifact
Define various types and components Q1, A1,
CLO-1 of computer including input/output Cognitive 1 1
devices, memory, storage media Midterm

Describe different types of software Q2, A2.

CLO-2 from operating systems to system Cognitive 2 2 Midterm, Final
utilities and productivity apps Term
Demonstrate the basic concepts
regarding computer networks,
database management and computer Q3, A3,
CLO-3 security from a user point of view, Cognitive 3 4
components of computer including Final Term
input/output devices, memory, storage
media

Course Assessment
Evaluation Methods Weight (%)
Quizzes 10
Assignments 10
Presentation/Project 5
Midterm 25
Final Term 50
Total 100
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Course Contents
Brief history of Computer, Four Stages of History, Computer Elements, Processor, Memory, Hardware,
Software, Application Software its uses and Limitations, System Software its Importance and its Types,
Types of Computer (Super, Mainframe, Mini and Micro Computer), Introduction to CBIS (Computer
Based Information System), Methods of Input and Processing, Class2. Organizing Computer Facility,
Centralized Computing Facility, Distributed Computing Facility, Decentralized Computing Facility, Input
Devices. Keyboard and its Types, Terminal (Dump, Smart, Intelligent), Dedicated Data Entry, SDA
(Source Data Automation), Pointing Devices, Voice Input, Output Devices. Soft- Hard Copies, Monitors
and its Types, Printers and its Types, Plotters, Computer Virus and its Forms, Storage Units, Primary and
Secondary Memories, RAM and its Types, Cache, Hard Disks, Working of Hard Disk, Diskettes, RAID,
Optical Disk Storages (DVD, CD ROM), Magnetic Types, Backup System, Data Communications, Data
Communication Model, Data Transmission, Digital and Analog Transmission, Modems, Asynchronous
and Synchronous Transmission, Simplex. Half Duplex, Full Duplex Transmission, Communications,
Medias (Cables, Wireless), Protocols, Network Topologies (Star, Bus, Ring), LAN, LAN, Internet, A
Brief History, Birthplace of ARPA Net, Web Link, Browser, Internet Services provider and Online
Services Providers, Function and Features of Browser, Search Engines, Some Common Services available
on Internet.

Weekly Breakdown

Week No. Topics CLOs

Introduction to Computers: Brief history of computers, Four stages of

1 computer history (First, Second, Third, and Fourth Generations). Overview CLO-1
of computer elements: processor (CPU), memory, hardware, and software.
Computer Hardware and Software: Introduction to the processor (CPU),
understanding primary and secondary memory (RAM, cache, hard drives).
2 CLO-1
Overview of hardware components and the difference between system
software and application software.
Application and System Software: Types of application software and
their uses (word processors, browsers). System software, its importance
3 CLO-1
(operating systems, utility software), and the various types of system
software.
Types of Computers: Overview of supercomputers, mainframes,
minicomputers, and microcomputers. Introduction to CBIS (Computer-
4 CLO-1
Based Information Systems) and its role in decision-making and
information management.
Methods of Input and Processing: Study of input devices such as
keyboards (types), terminals (dump, smart, intelligent), and dedicated data
5 CLO-1
entry devices. Source Data Automation (SDA), pointing devices (mouse,
trackpad), and voice input methods.
Output Devices and Storage Units: Overview of output devices, including
monitors (CRT, LCD, and LED) and printers (impact and non-impact). CLO-2
6
Introduction to plotters and the differences between soft and hard copies.
Understanding storage units: primary memory (RAM, cache) and
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secondary memory (hard disks, optical disks, RAID).

Computer Virus and Backup Systems: Overview of different types of
computer viruses (file infectors, boot sector viruses, macro viruses) and
7 CLO-2
their forms. Importance of backup systems, different backup methods, and
their applications.
Data Communications and Transmission: Introduction to data
communications, models of data transmission (digital and analog), and the
8 role of modems. Differences between asynchronous and synchronous CLO-2
transmission, and understanding the transmission types (simplex, half
duplex, full duplex). Revision and recap of previous topics.
9 Mid Term Exam
Communication Media and Network Protocols: Study of different
communication media (twisted pair, coaxial cables, fiber optic cables,
10 CLO-2
wireless communications). Understanding network protocols and their role
in data transmission.
Network Topologies and LAN: Overview of network topologies,
11 including star, bus, and ring configurations. Introduction to LAN (Local CLO-2
Area Network), its structure, and application in different environments.
Internet and ARPANET: A brief history of the internet, focusing on the
12 birth of ARPANET. Understanding how web links and browsers (Chrome, CLO-3
Firefox) function, including features and services of search engines.
Internet Services and Providers: Introduction to Internet Service
Providers (ISP) and Online Service Providers (OSP). Overview of common
13 CLO-3
internet services, such as email, FTP, cloud storage, and social media
platforms.
Input Devices in Detail: Study of the various types of keyboards
14 (mechanical, membrane, virtual). Detailed discussion of pointing devices CLO-3
such as the mouse, trackpad, and touchscreen.
Output Devices in Detail: Detailed analysis of monitors (CRT, LCD, LED,
15 OLED), and printers (inkjet, laser, dot matrix, 3D). Overview of plotters CLO-3
and their uses in producing high-quality graphics.
Storage and Backup Systems (Revision): Review of storage units,
including primary and secondary memory, working of hard disks, diskettes,
16 CLO-3
and RAID systems. Overview of different backup methods and RAID
levels. Overview of complete course and revision.