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Course Outline are approved by Course Moderator

School / Department School of Systems and Technology – SST / Department of Computer Science

Course Code CC120

Course Title Application of Information & Communication Technologies

Theory / Lab / FYP Theory

Degree Program BSCS

Credit Hours 3 (2 +1) Contact Hours 2:30

Pre-requisite None

Teaching Methodology Classroom Lectures, Assignments, Quizzes, Presentations, and Semester Project

Assignment(s) 10%

Quizzes 10%

Mid-Term Examination 30%

Methods of Assessment
(Can be changed as per Presentation/Class Activities 5%
course requirement)
Case Study/Projects/Complex
5%
Computing Problems (CCP)

Final Examination 40%

Total 100%

Course Moderator /
Muhammad Tahir Sohail
Coordinator
Contact (Phone No and
[email protected]
Email)

Counseling Hours Tuesday (11:30-1:30), Wednesday (11:30-1:30)

Semester Offered 1st, Fall 24

I. Computer Science illuminated by Jones & Bartlett Learning (2013).

Textbook II. Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive, Deborah Morley,
Charles S. Parker, Cengage Learning, 2017.

Reference Books I. Foundations of Computer Science, Forouzan, B., McGraw-Hill, 2017.

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This course covers the basics of Information and Communications Technologies. Topics include:
Overview of ICT; Computing Models; Computer Systems & Components; Number Systems &
Computer Codes; System & Application Software; Introduction to Databases & Information Systems;
Computer Networks & Internet; Security; Future Trends in ICT; Problem Solving Concepts;
• To understand the fundamental concepts related to computer software and hardware’s.
Course Synopsis
• To understand the organization of computer systems.
• To understand the working of I/O devices, processors, and networking devices.

• To understand the functionality of each unit of the computer and understand how data is
processed by the computer system.
• To provide rigorous ‘hands-on’ experience with using different computer software’s
• f) including MS-word, MS-Excel etc.

Course Objectives

CLOs (#) Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) Bloom Taxonomy

CLO-1 Explain the basic computing models and related hardware. C2 (Understand)

CLO-2 Explore fundamental concepts of ICT domains. C3 (Identify)

CLO-3 Work out with different number systems and computer codes. C3 (Apply)

CLO-4 Solve computing problems using a problem-solving process. C3 (Apply)

Mapping of CLOs to Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

CLOs / PLOs CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4
PLO1: Academic Education ✓ ✓

PLO2: Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems ✓ ✓

PLO3: Problem Analysis

PLO4: Design/ Development of Solutions
PLO5: Modern Tool Usage
PLO6: Individual and Team Work
PLO7: Communication ✓

PLO8: Computing Professionalism and Society

PLO9: Ethics
PLO10: Life-long Learning
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Tentative Week-wise list of topics

Sessional
Week Topics Assessment CLOs
Basics of Computer Systems.
Week 1 • What is Computer
• Data vs Information CLO-1
• History of Computer
• Types of Computers
Basics of Computer Systems
Week 2 • Computer Generations CLO-1
• 1st to 5th generation

Problem-Solving
• Algorithms
Week 3 • Pseudo Code
Quiz # 1 CLO-2
Problem-Solving
• Flowchart CLO-2
Week 4 • Basic Problems solving
Assignment # 1
Problem-Solving CLO-2
• Conditional Structure
Week 5 • Advance Problems solving

Problem-Solving
Week 6 • Iterative Structure CLO-2
• Complex Problems solving Assignment # 2

Week 7 Number System CLO-2

• Binary Number System Quiz # 2
• Octal Number System
Number System
Week 8 • Decimal Number System CLO-2
• Hexadecimal Number System

Week 9 Midterm
Number System
Week 10 • Number System Conversions CLO-3

Computer Architecture.
Week 11 • Parts of Computer Assignment # 3 CLO-3
• CPU
• Motherboard
• Components and slots
Storage Devices and Data Management
Week 12 - Types of Storage Devices: Magnetic storage (hard drives), optical Quiz # 3 CLO-3
storage (CD/DVD), and solid-state storage (SSD, flash drives).
- Data Read/Write Process: Mechanisms for storing and retrieving
data.
- Primary vs. Secondary Storage: Differences, examples, and use
cases.
Storage Hierarchy: Cache, RAM, ROM, V.M, hard drives, and their
role in a computer system.
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Week 13 Devices. CLO-3
Overview of input, processing, output, and storage units. Assignment # 4
- Hardware vs. Software: Understanding different categories of
hardware (input, output, storage devices).
• - System Software and Application Software: Differences
and examples (Operating Systems, Utilities, etc.).
Week 14 Data Communication and Networking Concepts CLO-3
- Basics of Networking: Definition, need for networking, types of
networks (LAN, MAN, WAN).
- Network Topologies: Star, bus, ring, and mesh topologies -
advantages and disadvantages.
- Network Protocols: Introduction to TCP/IP, HTTP, and other
communication protocols.
- Data Transmission: Wired vs. wireless, analog vs. digital,
bandwidth, and data transmission speed.
Internet and Web Technologies
Week 15 - Internet Evolution: Historical perspective on the development of Quiz # 4 CLO-4
the internet.
- World Wide Web (WWW): How WWW differs from the internet,
components (web browsers, servers).
- Domain Name System (DNS): How DNS works, IP addresses,
URLs.
- Internet Services: Browsing, email, VoIP, and cloud-based
services.
• - Web Security: Basics of HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and secure
browsing.
Week 16 Revision/ Presentation/ Project Presentation/Project
Evaluation CLO-4

Week 17 FINAL TERM EXAM

Mapping of CLOs to Direct Assessments

Project/Present
ation/Complex
Assignment 3
Assignment 1

Assignment 2

Assignment 4

Computing

Final Term
Mid Term
Problem
Quiz 1

Quiz 2

Quiz 4
Quiz 3

CLOs

1 ✓ ✓ ✓

2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

3 ✓ ✓ ✓

4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Moderator Name: Muhammad Tahir Sohail

Course Moderator Sign: _________________________