Ict Fundamentals Course Outline V2.0

National University of Sciences and Technology School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Course code: ICT Fundamentals (2 + 1 Credit Hours)

SEECS Class:

BEE-5C & BEE-5D

Instructor: Dr. Junaid Qadir Email: [email protected] Website: http://nseecs.edu.pk/~junaid. qadir

Semester Fall 08 : Office: Room No. 110 Extension :

Counseling All working days 0900 to 1000 hours. However, it is strongly Hours: recommended that appointments are set up through email beforehand. Prerequisites:

There is no pre-requisite for this course

Course Description:

This is an introductory course on Information and Communication Technologies. Topics include ICT terminologies, hardware and software components, the internet and world wide web, and ICT based applications.

Outcomes:

After completing this course, a student will be able to: • • •

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Understand different terms associated with ICT Identify various components of a computer system Identify the various categories of software and their usage Define the basic terms associated with communications and networking Understand different terms associated with the Internet and World Wide Web. Use various web tools including Web Browsers, E-mail clients and search utilities. Use text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools

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Books:

Understand the enabling/pervasive features of ICT

Text Books: 1. “Introduction to Computers” by Peter Norton, 6th International Edition (McGraw Hill) Reference Books: 1. “Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer & Communications” by Williams Sawyer, 6th Edition (McGraw Hill). 2. “Computers, Communications & information: A user's introduction” by Sarah E. Hutchinson and Stacey C. Sawyer 3. “Fundamentals of Information Technology” by Alexis Leon and Mathews Leon.

Grading Policy:

30%

Mid Tem Exam

40%

Final Exam

30%

Project /Term Paper, Assignments (Class/Lab), Quizzes, Class Participation

Plagiarism Policy:

Collaboration and group wok is encouraged but each student is required to submit his/her own contribution(s). Your writings must be your own thoughts. Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated and will be referred to the Dean for appropriate action(s).

Quiz/Assign ments Policy

Quizzes will be announced as well as unannounced.

Project Work

Individual or group work.

Late submission of assignments will either not be entertained or will result in the deduction of marks.

Presentations or term paper will be required. Course Calendar:

W1: Basic Definitions & Concepts

W2,3: Hardware: Computer Systems & Components W4: Storage Devices , Number Systems W5,6: Software: Operating Systems, Programming and Application Software W7,8: Introduction to Programming, Databases and Information Systems Week 9: Mid Term Exam W10: Networks W11: Data Communication W12: The Internet, Browsers and Search Engines W13: The Internet: Email, Collaborative Computing and Social Networking W14: The Internet: E-Commerce W15: IT Security and other issues W16: Project Week W17: Review Week Week 18: End Semester Exam Additional Details:

The course website will be the primary source for announcements and submitting assignments: For the initial part of the course, the website would be hosted on Google sites, but it will subsequently be hosted on the Moodle Learning Management System. The current course-website can be accessed by using the following link: http://www.niit.edu.pk/~junaid.qadir/ict-website.html