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Information and Communication Technology

Credit Hrs. 3(2-1) Course Code


Course Outlines
 Introduction to Computer
 Applications of computers
 History of Computers
 Generations of Computers
o First Generation of Computers
o Second Generation of Computers
o Third Generation of Computers
o Fourth Generation of Computers
o Fifth Generation of Computers
 Classification of Computers (Data Processing)
o Analog Computers
o Digital Computers
o Hybrid Computers
 Classification of Computers (Size and Processing Speed)
o Super Computer
o Mainframe
o Mini Computer
o Micro Computer
o Embedded Computers
 Computer System
o Computer Hardware
 Input Devices
 Output Devices
 Computer Memory
 Primary memory and its types
o RAM and ROM
 Secondary memory and its types
o Hard disk and Flash Memory
 Central processing system (CPU)
 Arithmetic Logic Unit
 Control Unit
 Registers
 Motherboard
o Computer Software
 System software
 Operating Systems
 Device Drivers
 Language Processors
 Application software
 General Purpose Software
 Customize Software
 Utility Software
 Data communication
o Components of Data Communication
o Modes of data communication
 Computer Networks
o Network Types
 PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN
 The Internet
o World Wide Web (WWW)
o Web browser
o Services and issues of Internet
 Website
o Types of websites
o Search Engines, Social Media, E-Commerce, Educational Websites
 Malware
o Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Key loggers, adware, spyware, ransomware
 Antiviruses
 Antimalware

 MS Word (Basic concepts and Features, creating, saving, editing, formatting and printing
documents)
 MS PowerPoint (Basic concepts and Features, creating, saving, editing, formatting and
printing Presentations)

Reference Materials:
1. Introduction to Computers 6th International Edition, Peter, N. McGraw-Hill
2. Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer & Communications, 6th Edition. Williams,
S. McGraw-Hills.
3. Fundamentals of Information Technology, Alexis L Mathewsleon Leon Press.

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