CSC-111/SEN-111/AIN-

Lecture No.01 111

Course: Introduction to Information

And Communication Technology
Instructor: Mr. Sharjeel Ahmed

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Who I am?
Mr. Sharjeel Ahmed (M.Phil in Software Engineering)
(Department of C&T, IQRA University Islamabad)
Email: sharjeel.ahmed@iqrauni.edu.pk
Previous Employment
Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. (Lecturer CS Department)
Protech (Product Developer)

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Course Detail
Course Name: Introduction to Computers & Information Technology
(CSC-111)
Contact Hours: Credit Hours:
Theory: 48 Theory: 3
Practical: 48 Practical: 1
Total: 96 Total: 4
Pre – Requisite: None

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Course Outlines
Course Description
 This course is designed to introduce basic concepts of computer science including both
hardware and software. The secondary objective is to make students understand and use
the basic programming constructs.
 Topics covered include: Introduction to Computer Systems, History and Evaluation of
Computers, Introduction to information technology, Computer Hardware, Hardware
components, Computer Software, software components, Application Software (MS Word,
MS Power Point, MS Excel, MS Access), System software, Operating system, RAM ROM, ,
Memory and device management, Number System, Introduction to Algorithms and
flowcharts, Computer Programming, Introduction to Python, Computer Networks and the
Internet, IT Security

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Course Objectives
Course Objectives
 Develop Understanding with enabling/pervasive features of ICT
 Identify essential elements of computer hardware and software
 Use text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools
 Use various web tools including Web Browsers, E-mail clients and search
utilities
 Develop basic knowledge of computer programming

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 Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Taxono
Sr.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) Statement my SOs
No.
Level
1 Identify the components of a computer system C1 2
Apply basic proficiency in computer and commonly used computer C3 2
2 applications
Explain the fundamentals of operating systems, databases, computer C2 2
3 networks and internet
Demonstrate correct usage of Microsoft Office Suite and basic P4
4 programming concepts 5

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Course Weight Breakdown
Assessment Instruments with Weights
 Assignments, Quizzes, Midterms, Final, Programming Assignments, Lab Work,
etc.)
 Theory  Lab
o Quizzes 10 o Lab Reports
o Assignment 10 o Lab Viva
o Midterm 30 o Lab Mid
o Presentation/Other Activities 10 o Lab Final
o Final 40 o Lab Projects
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Course Outlines
Text & Reference Books
 Focus will be on topics rather Chapters of any
text
 Many Textbooks are available in market
o Peter Norton, Introduction to computers. Sixth Edition,
Tata McGraw-HILL; 2008.

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Course Outlines
Text & Reference Books
 Focus will be on topics rather Chapters of any text
 Many Textbooks are available in market
o Faithe Wempen, Computing Fundamentals: Introduction
to Computers, John Wiley & Sons, 2014.

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Course Outlines
Text & Reference Books
 Focus will be on topics rather Chapters of any text
 Many Textbooks are available in market
o Peter Norton, Introduction to computers. Sixth Edition, Tata McGraw-HILL; 2008.
o Faithe Wempen, Computing Fundamentals: Introduction to Computers, John Wiley &
Sons, 2014.

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Lecture Contents
Course introduction and Computer basics
 Introduction to Computer systems
 Basic Definitions & Concepts
 Types of Computers

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Introduction to Computers

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What is a Computer?

An electronic device

that can perform
 Mathematical operations
 Logical operations
 Graphical operations
Computers in Our World
Computers are everywhere
We can find them in pretty unlikely places
 Family car
 Home appliances
 Smart phones
 Markets
Computer: An Overview
A computer is an electronic device that accepts data from the user,
processes it, produces results, displays them to the users, and stores
the results for future usage.
Data is a collection of unorganized facts & figures and does not
provide any further information regarding patterns, context, etc.
Hence data means "unstructured facts and figures".
Information is a structured data i.e. organized meaningful and
processed data. To process the data and convert into information, a
computer is used.

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Characteristics of Computer

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Characteristics of Computer
Speed
A computer works with much higher speed and accuracy compared
to humans while performing mathematical calculations. Computers
can process millions (1,000,000) of instructions per second. The time
taken by computers for their operations is microseconds and
nanoseconds.

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Characteristics of Computer
Accuracy
Computers perform calculations with 100% accuracy. Errors may
occur due to data inconsistency or inaccuracy.

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Characteristics of Computer
Diligence
A computer can perform millions of tasks or calculations with the
same consistency and accuracy. It doesn’t feel any fatigue or lack of
concentration. Its memory also makes it superior to that of human
beings.

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Characteristics of Computer
Versatility
Versatility refers to the capability of a computer to perform different
kinds of works with same accuracy and efficiency.

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Characteristics of Computer
Reliability
A computer is reliable as it gives consistent result for similar set of
data i.e., if we give same set of input any number of times, we will get
the same result.

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Characteristics of Computer
Automation
Computer performs all the tasks automatically i.e. it performs tasks
without manual intervention.
Memory
A computer has built-in memory called primary memory where it
stores data. Secondary storage are removable devices such as CDs,
pen drives, etc., which are also used to store data.

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Functions of Computers
A computer performs the following functions
Receiving Input
Data is fed into computer through various input devices like keyboard, mouse, digital pens,
etc. Input can also be fed through devices like CD-ROM, pen drive, scanner, etc.
Processing the information
Operations on the input data are carried out based on the instructions provided in the
programs.
Storing the information
After processing, the information gets stored in the primary or secondary storage area.
Producing output
The processed information and other details are communicated to the outside world
through output devices like monitor, printer, etc.
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Components of Computer
Computer systems consist of three components as shown in below
image:
1. Central Processing Unit,
2. Input devices
3. Output devices.
Input devices provide data input to processor, which processes data
and generates useful information that’s displayed to the user through
output devices. This is stored in computer’s memory.

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Anatomy of a Computer
Every computer has four basic parts, or units:
 an input unit such as the keyboard, that feeds information into the
computer
a central processing unit (CPU) that performs the various tasks of
the computer
 an output unit , such as a monitor , that displays the results;
a memory that stores information and instructions.
Anatomy of a Computer

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Central Processing Unit
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is
called "the brain of computer" as it
controls operation of all parts of
computer. It consists of two
components: Arithmetic Logic Unit
(ALU), and Control Unit.

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Data entered into computer is sent
to RAM, from where it is then sent to
ALU, where rest of data processing
takes place. All types of processing,
such as comparisons, decision-
making and processing of non-
numeric information takes place here
and once again data is moved to
RAM.

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Control Unit
As name indicates, this part of CPU
extracts instructions, performs execution,
maintains and directs operations of entire
system.
Functions of Control Unit
 It controls all activities of computer
 Supervises flow of data within CPU
 Directs flow of data within CPU
 Transfers data to Arithmetic and Logic Unit
 Transfers results to memory
 Fetches results from memory to output
devices
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Control Unit
Memory Unit
This is unit in which data and
instructions given to computer as
well as results given by computer are
stored. Unit of memory is "Byte".
1 Byte = 8 Bits

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Units of storage in Computer

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 Lecture Summary
Introduction to Computers
Characteristics of Computer Systems
Functions of Computer Systems
Anatomy of a Computer

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Thank You !
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