COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

• The course introduces students to information and communication technologies and their application in the workplace.
• Students will get basic understanding of computer software, hardware, and associated technologies.
• They will also learn how computers are used in the workplace, how communications systems can help boost productivity
• How to Internet technologies can influence the workplace

TEXTBOOK: 

 Discovering Computers by Gary B. Shelly & Misty E. Vermaat, Course Technology; 1st Edition (January 25, 2011).

Reference Material:

• The Concepts of Information Technology by Imran Saeed, AfsanRaza, Tariq Mahmood and ZafarHussain, 6th Edition, IT Series Publications.
• The Essential Guide to Computing: The Story of Information Technology by E Garrison Walters, Prentice Hall PTR (August 11, 2000). ISBN-10: 0130194697
• Computer Applications by Tasleem Mustafa, Tariq Mahmood, Imran Saeed and ZahidJaved, IT Publication Series

COURSE CONTENTS

• Introduction to Computers:
• The Internet and World Wide Web:
• Application Software:
• Input Devices:
• Output Devices
• Storage:
• System Software
• Communications:
• Databases Concepts
• Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

COURSE ASSESSMENT:

• Final Term Exam: 50 Marks
• Mid Term Exam: 30 Marks
• Sessional: 20 Marks
  • Quiz: 05 Marks
  • Assignment: 05 Marks
  • Project & Presentation: 10 Marks

CLASS TIMING: 

BS(Self) 1st : Monday (3:0 to 4:30) &  Tuesday(3:0 to 4:30)  

BS(Reg) 1st :  Tuesday (11:0 to 12:0) Wednesday (11:0 to 12:0)