UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA

DEPARTMENT OF

COURSE OUTLINE Fall 2019

Course Title: Introduction to information and communication technology

Course Code:
Credit Hours: 3

Instructor: Nisar Ahmad

Email: nisar.ahmad@uos.edu.pk

COURSE SCHEDULE

Week Topics and Readings

1. Introduction to Computers: Data and Information, Information
Processing Cycle, the Components of a Computer, Advantages and
Disadvantages of Using Computers. Networks and the Internet. [chap
1]
2. Computer Software, Categories of Computers, Elements of an
Information System, Examples of Computer Usage, Computer
Applications in Society. The Internet and World Wide Web: Key
Concepts of the Internet, [chap1, chap 2]
3. Evolution of the Internet, The World Wide Web, E-Commerce,
Other Internet Services, Netiquette, Application Software: Business
Software, Graphics and Multimedia Software. [chap2, 3]
4. Application Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use,
Web Applications, Application Software for Communications [chap
3]
5. The System Unit: Processor, Data Representation, Memory,
Expansion Slots and Adapter Cards, Ports and Connectors, Buses
[chap 4]

6. Input Devices: What Is Input? What Are Input Devices? The

Keyboard, Pointing Devices, Mouse, Other Pointing Devices, Touch
Screens, Pen Input, Other Input For Smart Phones [chap 5]
7. Game Controllers, Digital Cameras, Voice Input, Video Input,
Scanners And Reading Devices, Biometric Input, Terminals, Putting
It All Together, Input Devices For Physically Challenged Users.
[Ch. 5]
8. Output Devices: What is Output? Display Devices, Printers,
Speakers, Headphones, and Earbuds, Other Output Devices. [Ch. 6]
9. Storage: Hard Disks, Flash Memory Storage, Cloud Storage, Optical
Discs, Other Types of Storage. [Ch. 7]
 10. System Software: Operating Systems, Operating System Functions,
Types Of Operating Systems, Stand-Alone Operating Systems,
Server Operating Systems, Embedded Operating Systems, Utility
Programs [Ch. 8]
11. Communications: Uses of Computer Communications, Networks,
Network Communications Standards and protocols,
Communications Software, Communications over the Telephone
Network [Chap 9]
12. Communications Devices, Home Networks, Communications
Channel, Physical Transmission Media, Transmission mode,
Wireless Transmission Media. [chap 9]
13. Databases: Data, and Information, The Hierarchy of Data,
Maintaining Data, File Processing Versus Databases [chap 10]
14. Database Management Systems, Relational, Object Oriented, and
Multidimensional Databases, Web Databases, Database
Administration [chap 10]
15. Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy: Computer
Security Risks, Internet And Network Attacks, Unauthorized Access
And Use [chap 11]
16. Information Theft, System Failure, Backing Up, Wireless Security,
Health Concerns Of Computer Use, Ethics And Society[chap 11]
Reference Material:
1. Discovering Computers by Gary B. Shelly & Misty E. Vermaat, Course Technology; 1st
Edition (January 25, 2016).
2. Pm series introduction to computers C M. Aslam, Dr safia iftikhar, Iftikhar ahmad, Hafiz
saeed 4th edition(4th feb, 2012)

Labs

Lab work should be carried out to develop students‘Computer Skills, Operating Systems and Utility Software Skills,
E-Mail Skills, Word Processing Skills, Spreadsheet Skills, Electronic Presentation Skills, Web Surfing Skills.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Sessional: 20
Mid term: 30
Final exam:50

RULES AND REGULATIONS

 Class Attendance and Absenteeism
Students are required to attend all classes and lab meetings. Regular attendance in their class/laboratory sessions will
be very helpful to maintain a satisfactory progress throughout their course. Attendance will be strictly enforced and
evaluated according to the Student Attendance Control Criteria announced by the DOCSIT and UoS. Any student who
exceeds the maximum allowable absence limit during the course will not be allowed to sit in the exams. The maximum
allowed limit for this course is 25% which include both excused and unexcused absences.
 Policy on Late Lab. / Project Report and Written Work =============
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class on the date indicated in the course schedule or on the assignment. If
the due date is extended, you will be informed of this through notice board. Assignments will not be accepted after the
classroom discussion occurs. Such discussion would provide an unfair advantage to those who are
preparing/submitting the assignment after the fact. At the instructor's option, late assignments may be evaluated to
provide feedback, but WILL NOT BE GRADED. Late assignments will receive a grade of zero.

 Academic Integrity
Cheating in any form will not be tolerated and could lead to severe consequences. Academic work submitted by the
students in the form of homework, assignment, or a project must be the result of their own effort.

 Make-Up Exam Policy

A student who has missed an exam will be allowed to sit in a make-up exam only if he or she provides a medical report
from a government hospital/clinic.

 General Behavior
Students must maintain a good behavior both in and outside their classes. They are required to keep their mobile phones
switched off while attending their class/laboratory sessions or writing their exams. Any student who engages in a
behavior that disrupts the learning environment may face disciplinary action under the UoS code. Students must also
maintain a smoke free environment in all college facilities.