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Applications of ICT

The course 'Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)' aims to provide students with practical knowledge of ICT applications across various fields, enhancing productivity and decision-making. It includes hands-on activities and covers topics such as computer history, hardware, software, data communication, and internet services. The course has no prerequisites and consists of 3 credit hours, with a mix of theory and practical sessions.

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Applications of ICT

The course 'Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)' aims to provide students with practical knowledge of ICT applications across various fields, enhancing productivity and decision-making. It includes hands-on activities and covers topics such as computer history, hardware, software, data communication, and internet services. The course has no prerequisites and consists of 3 credit hours, with a mix of theory and practical sessions.

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Course Name: Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

Credit Hours: 3 (2-3)


Contact Hours: Theory: 2 Hours, Practical: 3 Hours
Pre-requisites: None
Course This course is introduced with an aim to provide students with a practical
understanding of how information and communication technologies (ICT)
Introduction:
are used in various fields and industries. The course covers such areas of
knowledge within the application of ICT tools, software, and systems as to
enhance productivity, communication, decision-making, and problem-
solving across different domains. Through this course, students will be
engaged in hands-on activities, projects and assignments to reinforce their
understanding of ICT applications. The objective of the course is to build
an appreciation for the fundamental concepts in computing and to become
familiar with popular PC productivity software.
CLO No. Course Learning Outcomes Bloom Taxonomy
CLO-1 Understand basics of computing technology C1 (Knowledge)
CLO-2 Do number systems conversions and arithmetic C2(Understand)
CLO-3 Have knowledge of types of software C2(Understand)
CLO-3 Have knowledge of computing related C3 (Apply)
technologies
Course Outline:
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.
Reference Materials (or use any other standard and latest books):
1. Charles S. Parker, Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Course Technology,
25 Thomson Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, USA
2. Livesley, Robert Kenneth. An introduction to automatic digital computers. Cambridge
University Press, 2017.
3. Zawacki-Richter, Olaf, and Colin Latchem. "Exploring four decades of research in
Computers & Education." Computers & Education 122 (2018): 136-152.
4. Sinha, Pradeep K., and Priti Sinha. Computer fundamentals. BPB publications, 2010.
5. Goel, Anita. Computer fundamentals. Pearson Education India, 2010.

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