Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Part-1/ First Semester                                                                  Diploma in information Technology

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)   

(PAPER- 1)

Total Th Hrs    40                                                                          Total Pr Hrs     40

Total Th Mks  100                                                                        Total Pr. Mks   50

OBJECTIVES.

This course provides an overview of computing and computer science, including such topics as the history of computers, computer application, and basic understanding of various hardware components. Hands-on experience in installation and configuration is included. Students learn how software interacts with and controls the computer’s hardware elements. Analytical logic and troubleshooting skills are emphasized. Basic networking concepts are introduced.

Course Contents.

1. Introduction to information technology

(Information Technology, Data types of data, information, History of computing

Introduction to computer hardware and trouble shooting concepts

2. Introduction to computer

    Hardware

Introduction to the personal Computer, safe Lab procedures and Tool Use, Computer Assemble  Step-by-Step, Basics  of preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting. Fundamental Operating System, Fundamental Laptops and portable Devices, Fundamental printers and Scanners.

   Storage Devices

Main / primary memory (RAM, ROM)

Secondary / Auxiliary Storage Devices

(Hard Disk, CD-ROM, Magnetic tape, Magnetic drum), USB

Introduction of Microprocessor, Basic Architecture of microprocessor, and Introduction of different technologies of microprocessors

3. Software design and algorithm:

Software, System Software, Application Software, Flow Charts, concepts of programming languages & their types, compiler, Interpreter, Assemble

4. Productive Enhancement Software Packages

            Introduction of Word Processors, Spread Sheets, Database

            Introduction of Number System and their inter conversion

            Impact of computers and internet on society (uses and misuses) Computer Codes

            (BCD, EBCDIC, ASCII, and Unicode)

    CAD/CAM

Speculation on future computers and their uses, Al Neural network, Expert System, virus, Antivirus.

5.  Fundamental Networks

            Networks and its types, networks media, Topologies, network Devices

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