GC WOMEN UNIVERSITY SIALKOT
Department of Computer Science & Information
Technology
Title Applications of Information and communication Technologies
Code CS-102
Credit Hours 3
Theory/week:
Weight 3 Cr. Hrs.
Contact Hours 3 Hrs.
Lectures: 3
Duration 1 Hr(s).
Prerequisite None
Follow Up Fundamental of Programming
Instructor Name Seerat Fatima
Semester BS. 1st Spring 2024
Category Minor
Aims and Objectives A thorough understanding of a user-level of computers and their role in the society.
The ability to use computers to enhance productivity regardless of the type of discipline in which they are being used
including effective use of different productivity Softwares.
An overall understanding of different areas of computer science like
o Major Components,
o Hardware,
o Software
o Internet And World Wide Web,
o Operating System,
o Network (LAN, MAN, WAN),
o Virus,
o Security Threats,
o Anti-Viruses, And
o Using And Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows.
Students should be proficient enough to use word processing and presentation making tools on laptops as well as other
mobile devices.
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Department of Computer Science & Information
Technology
Learning Outcomes Along with many others following are fundamentals learning outcomes for students that are expected through this course
Sufficient knowledge of Information Technology and key concepts of computer world.
Substantial understanding of the various components of the computer system, hardware, software and types of software.
An understanding of fundamentals of networking, and other emerging Internet technologies and web services.
Understand different terms associated with Computers and its usages.
Identify various components of a computer system
Identify the various categories of software and their usage
Understand the general use of computers in daily life and academic tasks.
Get familiar with different terms associated with the Internet and World Wide Web.
Use various web tools including Web Browsers, E-mail clients and search utilities.
Hands-on grip on text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools
Understand the enabling/pervasive features of Computer Applications.
Considerable knowledge of system security, privacy, ethics, netiquettes and ergonomics.
Sufficient knowledge of using MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Excel )
Syllabus Topics: Introduction: Introduction to Computers and Information Technology in daily life, Types of Computers, Classification
of Computers, Components of Computers, Hardware Components, Output Devices, Software, its types, Application Software,
System Software, Operating Systems, Utility Software, Storage and Memory, Storage Devices, System Unit, Communication
Channels, The Internet and World Wide Web, Networks, Cyber threats and Safeguards Measures, Virus, Types of Viruses,
Anti-Virus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Text Book(s) A. Discovering Computers 2016: Complete (Shelly Cashman)
B. Microsoft Office 2013-2016 by Greg Perry
Reference Material [Link]
Handouts
Assessment Criteria Sessional 25% Mid Final Total
35% 40% 100%
Quizzes /Test 10 Required: Required:
Assignment 10
presentations 10
25 Paper 35 Paper 40 100
Recommendations
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Technology
Recommendations for
Source Learning Activities
Week Lectures Topic(s) (Book-Chapter No. Section (Mention Assignments,
No.) Test, Quizzes, or Reading
Assignments)
1 1 Introduction Handouts
Course Introduction, Definitions of System, Subsystem, Computer
System, Introduction to Computer
2 Exploring Computers Handouts
History/Background, Advantages/Disadvantages of Computer. ,, Usage.
3 Types of Computers Handouts
Digital Computers, Analogue Computers, Their applications,
examples.
2 4 Classification of Computers Handouts
Micro Computers, Mainframe Computers
Their applications, examples.
5 Classification of Computers (Continued) Quiz # 1
Minicomputers, Supercomputers
Their applications, examples. Comparison of all categories.
6 Components of Computer Handouts
Parts of the Computer System: Hardware, Software, Storage Unit,
Communication Channels.
Data VS Information, The Information Processing Cycle.
3 7 Components of Computer (Hardware) Handouts
General Overview, Pictorial Representation of different devices,
their uses, applications.
8 Components of Computer (Input & Input Devices) Handouts
Input, Data Input, Instruction Input,
Input Devices, Keyboard, Mouse, Pointing Devices
9 Components of Computer (Output & Output Devices) Handouts Assignment # 1
Output Devices, Display Devices (Monitor, Projector), Printer, Speaker
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Technology
4 10 Components of Computer (Software) Handouts
Software Brings the Machine to Life: System Software, Application
Software. Their types and applications
11 Operating System Basics: Handouts
Types of Operating Systems, User Interface, Enhancing an OS with
Utility Software
12 Introduction to Windows (System Software/OS) Handouts
Introduction, Operating system, folder creation and management, Basic introduction
working with system, control panel.
5 13 Quiz # 2 Quiz # 2
(Components of Computer + Intro to Windows )
14 Working with Application Software (MS Word) Handouts Class Assessment
Word Processors Introduction to MS-Word, Objectives of MS- Assignment of (CV)
Word, Usages and Benefits.
15 Introduction to MS Word Handouts Practical
The Word Processor’s Interface , Entering and Editing Text,
Formatting Text
6 16 Working in MS Word Demonstrations + Handouts Practical
A complete practice of toolbar ribbon’s following tabs. File Menu,
Insert. Page layout, References, Mailing, Review, views,
17 The Internet and the World Wide Web: Handouts
What Is the Internet? The Internet’s History, The Internet’s Major
Services,
18 Internet Services: Demonstrations + Handouts Practical
Understanding the World Wide Web, Using Your Browser and the
World Wide Web, Searching the Web, Online Services, and Search
Engines.
7 19 E-Mail and Other Internet Services: Handouts Assignment # 2
Signing up for email, Using E-Mail, More Features of the Internet, Email sending details to be
Instant Messaging, shared in lecture
20 Internet & MS Word Practical Test Test # 1
21 Mid-Course Revision Discussion & Course Review
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Paper Pattern, Student’s Queries, and Class Discussion.
8 22
23 MID TERM WEEK
24
9 25 Viruses Handouts
Effects on computer, Threats to Information, sources, reasons,
examples. Need to Keep Your Data Secure
26 Anti-Viruses Handouts Practical
Need, pre-cautionary measure, safe-guarding information,
installation of anti-viruses
27 Anti-Virus Handouts Test # 2
Installation Test
10 28 Introduction to Windows Installation Handouts Practical
Perquisites, analyzing the system.
29 Windows Installation Practical Demonstrations + Handouts Practical
30 Networks Handouts
Definition, LAN, MAN, WAN.
11 31 Presentation Programs (MS PowerPoint) Handouts
Power Point Introduction, Different features of power point, uses in
professional fields and different sectors.
32 Working on MS PowerPoint Demonstrations + Handouts
Introduction to Power Point, Power Point Presentation , Creating
Presentation, File ,Insert ,transaction , Organization Charts,
33 Working on MS PowerPoint Demonstrations + Handouts Practical
Animation (slide, text) Presentations Types, Different Views, Text
and Clip arts, Inserting and deleting Slides, Navigating a slide
show, Animations
12 34 Spreadsheet Programs: Handouts Practical
The Spreadsheet’s Interface , Entering Data in a Worksheet,
Different features of Spreadsheet
35 Working on MS Excel Demonstrations + Handouts
Ribbon: File, Home, Insert, Page Layout, Formulas, Data, Review
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Technology
and View.
36 Working on MS Excel Handouts
Manipulating Data using excel, using formulae, other features of
spreadsheets.
13 37 Practical to make presentations
38 MS Word Tool Practice
39 MS PowerPoint Tool Practice Theme Based Presentations
Class Practical
14 40 MS Excel Tool Practice
41 Topics Discussion Discussion Session
42 Quiz # 3 Quiz # 3
15 43 Discussion on Future of Computers & its applications
44 Course Review and Wrap up Revision of all course
contents
45 Revision of Final Term
16 46
47 FINAL EXAMS WEEK
48
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