Course Title: APPLICATIONS OF ICT

Course Code:
Program: BS Mechanical Engineering
Department: Mechanical Engineering
College: International Islamic University
Institution: International Islamic University
 Table of Contents
A. Course Identification....................................................................................................3
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)...............................................................................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes...............................................................3
1. Course Description.................................................................................................................3
2. Course Main Objective............................................................................................................3
3. Course Learning Outcomes.....................................................................................................3
C. Course Content.............................................................................................................4
D. Teaching and Assessment.............................................................................................4
1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.......................................................................................................................................4
2. Assessment Tasks for Students................................................................................................4
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support...............................................................5
F. Learning Resources and Facilities...............................................................................5
1.Learning Resources..................................................................................................................5
2. Facilities Required...................................................................................................................5
G. Course Quality Evaluation..........................................................................................5
H. Specification Approval Data........................................................................................6

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 A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours:2
2. Course type
a. University College Department  Others
b. Required Elective
3. Level/year at which this course is offered: Bachelor
4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any):
NIL

5. Co-requisites for this course (if any):

NIL

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)

No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
1 Traditional classroom 2 100
2 Blended
3 E-learning
4 Distance learning
5 Other

7. Contact Hours (based on academic semester)

No Activity Contact Hours
1 Lecture 2
2 Laboratory/Studio
3 Tutorial
4 Others (specify)
Total 2

B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

1. Course Description
This course is designed to provide students with an exploration of the practical applications of
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and software tools in various domains.
Students will gain hands-on experience with a range of software applications, learning how to
leverage ICT to solve daily life problems, enhance productivity and innovate in different
fields. Through individual and interactive exercises and discussions, students will develop
proficiency in utilizing software for communication, creativity, and more.
2. Course Main Objective
The main objective of this course is to equip the students with practical skills and knowledge
to effectively use ICT and software tools to solve problems, enhance productivity, and
innovate in various domains.

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 3. Course Learning Outcomes
Taxonomy Aligned Aligned
CLOs
Level PLOs SDGs
1 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 Explain the fundamental concepts, components, and C2 PLO 1 4
scope of Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT).
1.2 Identify uses of various ICT platforms and tools for C1 PLO 1 4
different purposes.
1.3 Apply ICT platforms and tools for different C3 PLO 5 4
purposes to address basic needs in different
domains of daily, academic, and professional life.
1.4 Understand the ethical and legal considerations in C2 PLO 7 4
use of ICT platforms and tools.
2 Skills :
2.1
2.2
2.3
2...
3 Values:
3.1
3.2
3.3
3...

C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
Hours
Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies
Components of Information and Communication Technologies
1 (basics of hardware, software, ICT platforms, networks, local and 2
cloud data storage etc.).
Scope of Information and Communication Technologies (use of ICT
2 in education, business, governance, healthcare, digital media and 2
entertainment, etc.).
3 Emerging technologies and future trends. 2
Basic ICT Productivity Tools
Effective use of popular search engines (e.g., Google, Bing, etc.) to
4 2
explore World Wide Web.
Formal communication tools and etiquettes (Gmail, Microsoft Outlook,
5 2
etc.).
6 Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 2
7 Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) 2
Dropbox (Cloud storage and file sharing), Google Drive (Cloud storage
8 with Google Docs integration) and Microsoft OneDrive (Cloud storage 2
with Microsoft Office integration).
9 Evernote (Note-taking and organization applications) and OneNote 2

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 (Microsoft’s digital notebook for capturing and organizing ideas).
- Video conferencing (Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.).
10 2
- Social media applications (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
ICT in Education
Working with learning management systems (Moodle, Canvas, Google
11 2
Classrooms, etc.).
- Sources of online education courses (Coursera, edX, Udemy, Khan
12 Academy, etc.). 2
- Interactive multimedia and virtual classrooms.
ICT in Health and Well-being
- Health and fitness tracking devices and applications (Google Fit,
Samsung Health, Apple Health, Xiaomi Mi Band, Runkeeper, etc.).
13 2
- Telemedicine and online health consultations (OLADOC, Sehat
Kahani, Marham, etc.).
ICT in Personal Finance and Shopping
- Online banking and financial management tools (JazzCash, Easypaisa,
14 Zong PayMax, 1LINK and MNET, Keenu Wallet, etc.). 2
- E-commerce platforms (Daraz.pk, Telemart, Shophive, etc.)
Digital Citizenship and Online Etiquette
- Digital identity and online reputation.
15 - Netiquette and respectful online communication. 2
- Cyberbullying and online harassment.
Ethical Considerations in Use of ICT Platforms and Tools
- Intellectual property and copyright issues.
- Ensuring originality in content creation by avoiding plagiarism and
- unauthorized use of information sources.
16 2
- Content accuracy and integrity (ensuring that the content shared
- through ICT platforms is free from misinformation, fake news, and
- manipulation).
Total 32

D. Teaching and Assessment

1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and
Assessment Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
Explain the fundamental concepts,
components, and scope of
1.1 Lecture Quiz + Final Term
Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT).
Identify uses of various ICT Assignment + Quiz +
1.2 platforms and tools for different Lecture Midterm +Final
purposes. Term
Apply ICT platforms and tools for
Assignment +
different purposes to address basic
1.3 Lecture Midterm + Final
needs in different domains of daily,
Term
academic, and professional life.
1.4 Understand the ethical and legal Lecture Quiz
considerations in use of ICT

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 Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
platforms and tools.
2.0 Skills
2.1
2.2
…
3.0 Values
3.1
3.2
…
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
Percentage of Total
# *Assessment task Week Due Assessment Score
1 Assignments 15
2 Quizzes 10
3 Mid Term 25
4 Final Term 50
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support

Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice :
Counseling hours are labelled and published for each semester

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

1.Learning Resources
1. “Discovering Computers” by Vernmaat, Shaffer, and Freund.
2. “GO! With Microsoft Office” Series by Gaskin, Vargas, and
McLellan.
Required Textbooks
3. “Exploring Microsoft Office” Series by Grauer and Poatsy
4. “Computing Essentials” by Morley and Parker
5. “Technology in Action” by Evans, Martin and Poatsy
Essential References
Materials

Electronic Materials e-books

Other Learning
Materials

2. Facilities Required
Item Resources
Accommodation
Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration ( Classrooms
).rooms/labs, etc

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 Item Resources
Technology Resources
AV, data show, Smart Board, software, (
).etc
Other Resources
Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory (
equipment is required, list requirements or
)attach a list

G. Course Quality Evaluation

Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Achievement of CLOs Course instructor Direct
Quality of learning material Course feedback Indirect
Quality of assessment Course feedback Indirect
Effectiveness of
Student feedback Indirect
teaching/learning methods

Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Specification Approval Data

Council / Committee
Reference No.
Date