HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY

College of Computing and Informatics

Department of Information Technology

Course Outline

Course Title: Introduction to Information Technology

Course Code: InTc1101

Credit Hour: 3 Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 3 hours

Pre-requisite: None

Description: This knowledge area is intended to be at the introductory level in a

curriculum and to provide foundation skills for subsequent courses. It provides an
overview of the discipline of IT and introduces basic concepts of computer like:
classifications of computer, characteristics of computer, computer history and evolution;
computer systems; numbering systems, arithmetic and data representation; introductory
data communication and computer networks; describes how it relates to other computing
disciplines, and begins to instill an IT mindset. The goal is to help students understand
the diverse contexts in which IT is used and the challenges inherent in the diffusion of
innovative technology.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course students will be able to:

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  Understand computer histories, concepts, advantages, limitations
 Describe computer systems in terms of Hardware and Software
 Have the knowledge about the structure of the CPU, Storage, Input/output devices
and its peripherals
 Have the knowledge about number systems and computer operations
 Gain knowledge of the concepts of data communication and networking
 Manage & organize files & folders.
 Use Computer Application Software’s (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access…)
effectively and efficiently

Course Content

I. Introduction
▪ Definition
▪ Types (Classifications) of Computers
▪ Characteristics of Computers
▪ Computer History & Evolution
▪ Data, Information and Society

II. Computer System

2.1 Computer hardware

 Input Devices
 Processing Devices
 Storage Devices
 Output Devices

2.2 Computer software

▪ Types of Computer Software

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  System Software
 Application Software
II. Numbering Systems, Computer Arithmetic & Data Representation
▪ Decimal Number system
▪ Binary Number system
▪ Octal & Hexa Decimal Number System
▪ Conversations of one number System to another number System
▪ Computer Arithmetic
▪ Binary Addition & Subtraction
▪ Byte, Bit and Word
▪ Representation of Texts & Numbers

IV. Introduction to Computer Architectures and Organization

v. Data Communications and Computer Networking

• Basic elements of Communication System

• Data Transmission

• Types of Transmission

• Network Topologies

• Network Protocol

• Network Architecture

• Internet

References:

1. Dida Midesko, 1994, Introduction to Computer Science, Addis Ababa University

2. Discovering Computers 2004, Custom Publication for the Ohio State University

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3. GCSE ICT, Information Communication Technology Complete Revision Technology

4. Geoffrey Knott & Waites, 2000, Advanced VCE in Information & Communication
Technology

5. William Sawyer, 2003, Using Information technology, 5th Edition

6. Parsons & Oja, 2000, Computer Concepts, 5th Edition

7. Computing Essentials 8. For Open Courseware URL http:/www.ocwconsortium.org

Instructional Methods:

 The course will be delivered through lecture, discussion, lab work and reading
assignment.
 Soft Ware Requirement: MS-Windows, Office Applications

Method of Assessment:

 Continuous Assessments 50 %( which includes: tests, quizzes, class activity &

attendance, Individual & group Work Assignments and Practical Exams. )
 Final Exam 50%

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