Introduction
Introduction
Ms. Ruqiya
[email protected]
This is an introductory course related to Information
and Communication Technologies.
Topics include ICT terminologies, hardware and
software, databases, the internet and World Wide
Web, and ICT based applications.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Active learning strategies will focus on Theory, Problem Analysis, Design and/or
Solution and Social Ethical Issues related to Computer Science in general and
course in particular.
Course Code
CSC-103
Course Title
Introduction to ICT
Credit Hours
3 (2+1)
Prerequisites
None
Course Introduction
Course work Evaluation Distribution Marks Distribution
Quizzes 10 (3 Quizzes)
Assignment 10 (2 Assignments)
Total 100
Course grade Scale
Course Introduction
A failing grade in the course for an absence of 25% of the class hours (as per
HEC guidelines)
Exception to (3) may be made in the case of serious illness or death to an
immediate family member if approved by the dean of the college. In such
case, the student will receive a W grade in the course
PLAGIARISM
It is use of someone else’s idea, words, projects, artwork, phrasing,
sentence structure, or other work without properly acknowledging the
ownership (source) of the property.
Those found guilty will face a disciplinary action as per the university
rules.
Quiz & Assignment Schedule
Each group will have to evaluate the suggested and recommended research
papers and prepare the precise presentation
Study Weeks = 16
Exam Weeks = 02
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Total Weeks = 18
Introduction To
Weekly Plan and Course
WEEKLY PLAN:
Week Topics and Readings
Revision
17
18 Final Exam
Introduction to ICT
ICT is the combination of information technology and
communication technology.
• Information technology is all about:
how a computer works and what it can do.
Devices and programs used to store, retrieve and process
information.
Communication technology includes:
Electronic systems used for communication between
individuals or groups not physically present at the same
location.
It is about ways people can talk or write to each other and
exchange messages, pictures or sounds.
Cont…
Electronic Commerce
–Call Centers
–Electronic transactions
–Online sales
Business operations
–Operation software's
–Databases
Components of IT
Input devices
Output devices
System unit
Storage devices
Communication devices
Input devices
The devices that are used to enter data and instructions into
the computer.
Most commonly used input devices are Keyboard and Mouse.
Output Devices
Output devices are used to display processed data to the
user.
Most commonly used output devices are Monitor, Printer
and Speakers.
System Unit
It is a box that contains different electronic components
of a computer system.
All electronic components in the system unit are
connected to motherboard.
Motherboard is the communication medium for the entire
computer system.
Two important components of system unit are
CPU
CPU stands for central processing unit. It is also called
processor. It is the brain of computer. It interprets and
executes the instructions in the computer.
Memory
The hardware component that stores data and
instructions temporarily is called memory. It is volatile
as it contents are lost when the computer is turned off.
Storage Devices
These are the hardware components used to store data,
instructions and information permanently.
Storage devices are non volatile as their contents remain
safe when the computer is turned off.
–Some examples are USB Flash Drive, Hard Disk and
Optical Disks.
Communication Devices
Hardware components used to communicate and exchange
data, instructions and information with other computers
are called communication devices.
Modem is an example of communication devices.
It enables the computer to communicate with other
computers through telephone line and cable.
Classification of computer