Course Description

COURSE DESCRIPTION

NAME OF INSTITUTION	Lahore Garrison University
PROGRAM (S) TO BE EVALUATED	Computer Science , Fall 2021

Course Description :

Course Code

CSC312

Course Title

Introduction to Information and Communication Technology

Credit Hours

2+1

Prerequisites by Course(s) and Topics

Assessment Instruments with Weights (homework, quizzes, midterms, final, programming assignments, lab work, etc.)

SESSIONAL (Quizzes, Assignments, Presentations) =25 %
Midterm Exam =25 %
Final Exam = 50%

Course Coordinator

Tayyaba Sultana

URL (if any)

Current Catalog Description

Textbook (or Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Courses)

Introduction to Computers 7th International Edition, Peter Norton, N. McGraw- Hill.

Reference Material

1. Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer & Communications, 6th Edition. Williams, S. McGraw-Hills. 2. Discovering Computers by Gary B. Shelly & Misty E. Vermaat, Course Technology; 1st Edition(January 25, 2011). 3. Computers, Communications & information: A user's introduction, Sarah, E. Hutchinson. Stacey, C. Swayer.

Course Goals

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

At the end of the course the students will be able to:	Domain	BT Level*
• Basic understanding of various subject areas of Computer Science.
• Working knowledge of popular computer applications and operating systems.
• Basic understanding of how computer hardware and networks work.
• Familiarize students with basic structure of programming languages .
• Understanding the conversions of binary language and performing binary arithmetic operations. Familiarize students with problem solving techniques
* BT= Bloom’s Taxonomy, C=Cognitive domain, P=Psychomotor domain, A= Affective domain

Topics Covered in the Course, with Number of Lectures on Each Topic (assume 15-week instruction and one-hour lectures)

Week	Lecture	Topics Covered
Week 1	1	Introduction to Course, Explain Course Outline and contents. Chap1: Introducing today’s technologies Exploring Computers and their uses including the computer defined and Characteristics of Computers.
	2	Chap1: Categories of Computer, Computers for individual users. Four Stages of History , Computers for organizations. Computers in Society.
Week 2	3	Chap 1: Looking inside the Computer System; Parts of Computer system, The Information processing cycle. Essential computer hardware, Input/output devices, Software and its types, Computer data, the user’s role, User less Computers.
	4	A Brief History, Birthplace of ARPA Net Introduction to CBIS (Computer Based Information System)
Week 3	5	Chap 2: Input/Output Devices Input Devices
	6	Chap 2: Input/Output Devices Input Devices
Week 4	7	Chap3:Computer Devices and mobile • Server • client
	8	Chap 3:Computer Devices and mobile • Super computer • Mobile Devices
Week 5	9	Chap 3:Computer Devices and mobile • Types of Mobile Devices
	10	Chap 4: Programs And Apps • Programs • Apps
Week 6	11	Chap 4: • Productivity Applications, • Graphics • Media Software • Communications • Applications
	12	Chap 5: Computing Components • Processors • Cloud Computing • Data Representation
Week 7	13	Chap 5: Computing Components • Memory • Adapters • Buses
	14	• Data Communication Model
Week 8	1 hours	Mid Term
Week 9	15	Chap 6:Operating System • Operating system intro • OS Functions
	16	Chap 6:Operating System Types of OS
Week 10	17	Chap 7: Connecting and Communicating Online • Internet • Connecting to the Internet • www
	18	Chap 7: Connecting and Communicating Online • Types of Websites • Digital Media on the web
Week 11	19	Chap 8: Digital Storage • Storage • Types of storage
	20	Chap 8: Digital Storage • Optical Disc • Enterprise Storage • Memory
Week 12	21	Chap 9: Communicating Digital Content • Communication • Networks
	22	Chap 9: Communicating Digital Content • Protocols • Network Topologies (Star, Bus, Ring)
Week 13	23	Chap 9: Communicating Digital Content • Communication Lines • Communication Devices • Home Networks • Wireless Transmission Media • Asynchronous and Synchronous Transmission, Simplex. Half Duplex, Full Duplex Transmission,
	24	Chap 10: Digital Security, Ethics And Privacy • Cyber Terrorist • Cyber extortionist • Internet and Network Attacks • Script Kiddie
Week 14	25	Chap 10: Digital Security,Digital Security Risks • Hacker • Cracker • Unauthorized Access Software Theft
	26	Chap 10:Digital Security, Ethics And Privacy •
Week 15	27	Chap 11 Building Solutions
	28	Chap 12 : Building Solutions ,SDLC
Week 16	29	Chap 11 Building Solutions • Databases, Data, and Information • File Processing Systems and Databases
	30	Chap 12 :Working with Enterprise • Information Systems in the Enterprise • Technology Career
Week 17	2 hours	Final Term

Laboratory Projects/Experiments Done in the Course

Programming Assignments Done in the Course

Instructor Name	Tayyaba Sultana
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