ICT 1101 Introduction to ICT

Course The objective of this course is to

Objectives:  Provide the concepts of computer and programming fundamental.
 Describe the IT fundamentals and its applications.
 Outline the basics about e-commerce, information security, multimedia and Management Information
System (MIS).
Course Learning On completion of the course students will be able: CLO-PLO
Outcomes Mapping
(CLOs):
CLO1- To understand the concept of input and output devices, processors and memory of PLO1
computers and how it works and recognize the basic terminology used in computer programming.
CLO2- To design programs connecting decision structures, loops and functions. PLO2, PLO5
CLO3- To understand the concepts of e-commerce, information security, multimedia and PLO2, PLO5
Management Information System (MIS).

Course Contents:
CLO Course Contents Teaching Assessment
Learning Strategy
Strategy
CLO1 HISTORY AND HISTORICAL EVALUATION OF COMPUTERS: Lecture Essay Type Answer
1. Counting devices used before the advent of computers Discussion Exercise
2. Characteristics of early computers Problem Based
3. Generations of computer Learning (PBL)
4. Outstanding characteristics of each generation
CLO1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER & COMPUTER SYSTEM: Lecture Essay Type Answer
1. Computer & it’s working principles Discussion MCQ
2. Classification of computer Problem Based Exercise
3. Outstanding characteristics of computers Learning (PBL)
4. Block diagram of a typical computer
5. Basic components of a computer
6. Hardware vs. Software
CLO1 CPU USED IN PERSONAL COMPUTERS: Lecture Essay Type Answer
1. Elements of CPU and their functions Discussion Exercise
2. Types of processor: RISC Vs. CISC Problem Based Presentation
3. Bus system and port in microcomputer Learning (PBL)
4. Factors affecting the processing speed of a computer Demonstration
CLO1 INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES: Lecture Essay Type Answer
1. Definition and classification Discussion Exercise
2. Functions and applications of popular input and output Problem Based Presentation
devices Learning (PBL)
3. Common I/O devices Demonstration
4. Speech recognition Vs. Speech synthesis
CLO1 MEMORY FUNDAMENTALS: Lecture Report
1. Definition and functions Group Exercise
2. Primary Vs. Secondary memory Assignment Presentation
3. Semiconductor, optical and magnetic memories Problem Based
4. RAM Vs. ROM Learning (PBL)
5. CPU-Memory interconnection Demonstration
CLO1, CLO2 SOFTWARE AND THEIR USAGE: Lecture Essay Type Answer
1. Software and its classification Discussion Report
2. Application Vs. System software Group Exercise
3. Operating system Vs. Utility programs Assignment Presentation
4. Functions, objectives, and features of an operating system Problem Based
5. Software development life-cycle Learning (PBL)
Demonstration
CLO1, CLO2 BASIC PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS: Lecture Essay Type Answer
1. High-level Vs. Low-level programming language Group Exercise
2. Translator programs Assignment Report
3. Flowchart and algorithm Problem Based
 4. Data types, variables and operators Learning (PBL)
5. Control statements: Branching and looping Demonstration
6. Errors while programming
7. Number system and conversions
CLO3 BASIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Lecture Essay Type Answer
1. Data vs. Information Group Report
2. Significance of information in daily life Assignment Exercise
3. Information Technology vs. Information System Demonstration Presentation
4. Components and functions of a computer-based information
system
5. Management Information System
6. Ethical issues in information system
7. Overview of information security
CLO3 DATA COMMUNICATION, COMPUTER NETWORK AND THE Lecture Essay Type Answer
INTERNET: Group Report
1. Telecommunication Vs. Data Communication Assignment Exercise
2. Components and modes of a Data Communication System Problem Based Presentation
3. Types of computer network Learning (PBL)
4. Merits and demerits Demonstration
5. Network topologies and protocols
6. History of the Internet
7. Features of Internet
8. Providing security of Internet and network
CLO3 CONCEPTS OF E-COMMERCE: Lecture Essay Type Answer
1. E-commerce Vs. E-Business, Group Report
2. Merits, demerits and outstanding features of e-commerce Assignment Exercise
3. Various e-commerce models Problem Based Presentation
4. Payment system in e-commerce Learning (PBL)
5. Status of e-commerce in Bangladesh Demonstration
CLO3 CONCEPTS OF E-GOVERNANCE: Lecture Essay Type Answer
1. Why e-governance Group Report
2. Components of e-governance Assignment Exercise
3. Evolution of e-governance in Bangladesh Problem Based Presentation
4. Factors for implementing Digital Bangladesh Learning (PBL)
5. Key development sectors in Bangladesh Demonstration
6. E-government initiatives from government entities
CLO3 CYBER SECURITY AND CYBER LAW: Lecture Essay Type Answer
1. Cyber world vs. Real world Group Report
2. What is cyber security Assignment Exercise
3. The state of security today Problem Based Presentation
4. Why security matters today Learning (PBL)
5. Cybercrime vs. Cyber law Demonstration

Assessment Pattern:
CLO Continuous Assessment Term Final
Class Test Assignment Project Presentation
CLO1 √ √ √
CLO2 √ √ √
CLO3 √ √ √

Suggested Texts:
 Introduction to Information Technology, 2nd Edition by ITL Education Solutions Ltd, Publisher: Pearson Education.
 Computer and Information Processing, 4th Edition by William M. Fouri.
 Introduction to Computer, 7th Edition by Peter Norton.
 Computer Fundamentals and ICT, 1st Edition by M Lutfar Rahman.
 Computers Today, 1st Edition by Suresh K Basandra.
 Fundamentals of Computing, 2nd Edition by Allen B.Tucker et.al, Publisher: TMH New Delhi.
  Fundamentals of Computers, 6th Edition by V.Rajaraman, Publisher: Prentice-Hall of India.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

 Knowledge and understanding
 Understand different terms associated with ICT.
 Understand different terms associated with the Internet and World Wide Web.
 Understand the enabling/pervasive features of ICT.
 Cognitive skills (thinking and analysis)
 Be able to identify various components of a computer system.
 Be able to gather knowledge behind e-commerce and its applications.
 Communication skills (personal and academic)
 Be able to define terms associated with communication and networking.
 Practical and subject specific skills (Transferable Skills)
 Be able to use various web tools including Web Browsers, E-mail clients and search utilities.
 Be able to use text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools.
 Be able to identify the various categories of software and their usage.