GE1-XXX Applications of Information and Communication Technologies

Credit Hours 3(2-1)

Program: BS (All programs) Semester: I

Pre-Requisite: None Follow Up:

Course Description
This course provides an in-depth introduction to information and communication technologies (ICT). It
covers the historical development of computers, computer elements, hardware and software components,
types of computers, computer-based information systems, methods of input and processing, organizing
computer facilities, input and output devices, storage units, data communications, and internet services.
The course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of ICT concepts while incorporating the
CLOS (Course Learning Outcomes) framework and Bloom's Taxonomy for effective learning.

Textbooks
Peter Norton, Computing Fundamentals (5th Edition)
Sinha, Pradeep K., and Priti Sinha. Computer fundamentals. BPB publications, 2010.

Reference Books / Material

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. Goel, Anita. Computer fundamentals. Pearson Education India, 2010

Course Distribution Theory: 55 %

Problem Analysis: 30%
Solution Design: 10%
Social and Ethical Issues: 5%

Marks Distribution Theory: Practical:

Mid Term Practical: Marks: 100
Assignment: Marks: 05Marks Marks
Quiz: Marks: 05 Marks
Mid Term Exam: Marks: 30 Marks
End Term
End Term Exam: 60 Marks

Technology Involved (Multimedia, Overhead Projector, Web, etc.)

Practiced Techniques (Class Room Lecture, Presentation, Workshop, Group Discussion, Survey, etc.)
Theory
Week Topic Recommendation of
Learning Activities
(Assignments, Quizzes,
Practical, Case study,
Project, Lab work or
reading assignment)

1 Introduction to Computing Technology, history of computers, Computer Lecture

Components

2 Hardware components, Software components, Application software, Lecture

System software, Computer viruses

3 Types of Computers, their characteristics and applications Lecture/Quiz

4 Introduction to CBIS (Computer Based Information System), Benefits, Lecture/Case Study

and Applications

5 Input Devices: Keyboard and its types, pointing devices (mouse, touchpad, Lecture
trackball), voice input.

6 Output Devices: Monitors, printers and their types, plotters, Voice output Lecture/Quiz

7 Storage Units: storage units, primary and secondary memories Lecture

8 Random Access Memory (RAM) and Cache: RAM and its types, cache Lecture/Presentation
memory, their functions and characteristics
Week Topic Recommendation of
Learning Activities
(Assignments, Quizzes,
Practical, Case study,
Project, Lab work or
reading assignment)

9 Hard Disks: Working of hard disks, optical disk storages (DVD, CD- Lecture
ROM)

10 Data Communications and Transmission: Digital and Analog transmission, Lecture

modems

11 Communication Media and Network Topologies: introduction to Lecture

communication media (cables, wireless), network topologies (star, bus,
ring)

12 Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN): Lecture/Quiz
LAN, WAN, internet, web links

13 Internet Services and Web Browsing: Browser, internet service providers, Lecture
online service providers, search engines

14 Introduction to Cloud Computing and its applications, Lecture/Case Study

Internet of Things (IoT) Overview and applications

15 AI and Machine Learning in ICT and its applications Lecture

16 Practical Applications and Project Development: Hands-on exercises, Lecture/Presentations

practical application of ICT concepts, project development
Lab

Recommendation Objectives/
Week Topic of Learning
Activities Outcomes (CLO,
(Assignments, PLO)
Quizzes, Practical,
Case study, Project,
Lab work or
Reading assignment)
1 Logging in Microsoft Windows Practical
Understanding the Windows XP desktop and Desktop properties
Task bar and its properties CLO1, PLO1
Using the mouse and keyboard Using and arranging windows Using
files, folders and drives File properties and file extensions
2 Searching files and folders from drives Understanding control panel Practical
Add or remove programs, User accounts
Installing new hardware such as a printer
System maintenance, including virus scans, firewall security, disk CLO1, PLO1
Checking and file backups
Shutting down

3 Accessories: Paint Brush, Note Pad, Word Pad Practical CLO1, PLO1

4 Starting Microsoft Word (Latest Version), Understanding the Practical

Microsoft Word user interface Using the mouse and keyboard to CLO1, PLO1
navigate the interface Creating, Saving, retrieving files and Editing
document
5 Different views of the document Practical
Setting page numbers, page boarders, Header footer Inserting CLO2, PLO1
pictures and objects
Character and Paragraph, Section and Page formatting Inserting
bullets, numbers
6 Creating columns Backgrounds and themes, changing case, test Practical
direction and drop cap Creating and editing tables, table properties CLO1, PLO1
Merging and splitting of rows and columns Convert text to table and
Convert table to text
7 Table of contents, list of figures and tables Writing equation, Practical
Inserting symbols CLO2, PLO2
Print a document

8 Practice Exercises Practical CLO4, PLO6

9 Starting Microsoft Excel (Latest Version) Spread Sheet program and Practical CLO2, PLO1
its uses Workbooks and Work sheets
Entering Data into worksheets

10 Formatting a worksheet Practical

Mathematical calculations using formulas and built-in functions CLO2, PLO3
Boarders and shading cells
11 Analyzing data and generating Charts Working in multiple sheets Practical
Print an Excel worksheet CLO3, PLO3
12 Practice Exercises Practical CLO4, PLO4

13 Starting Microsoft Power Point (Latest Version) Presentation Practical

program basics and interface description Creating and saving CLO1, PLO1
presentation
Inserting Slides, Text, Clipart and pictures
Formatting slides include Slide layout, format text and backgrounds
Inserting slide numbers, date and time, footer text and tables
14 Slide Transitions and Animations Adding Sounds to presentations Practical
Notes and Handouts and printing slides Integrating multiple data CLO2, PLO2
sources in a presentation Presenting slide shows

15 Practical Exercises Practical

CLO3, PLO7
16 Project Submission Practical

Final Term Exam