Suggested Readings
Course- IDC Paper Code- IACTIDC211 Credits-2 Lectures/Week-2 1. Peter Norton’s (2000), Introduction to computers, Tata McGraw Hill.
Paper: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION 2. Brain K. Williams and Stacey C Sawyer (2005), Using information technology: a practical
TECHNOLOGY introduction to computers and communications, Tata McGraw-Hill.
Theory Marks : 40 3. Aruneed Baweja (2003), Introduction to information technology, Kalpaz Publication.
4. Lee Barry (1982), Introducing systems analysis and design, Galgotia Book source.
Prerequisite(s) and/or Note(s): 5. Albert Paul Melvino, Albert Paul Malvino and Jerald Brown (2006), Digital computer
(1) High school Mathematics. electronics, Tata McGraw Hill.
(2) Note(s): Syllabus changes yearly and may be modified during the term itself, depending on the 6. William Stallings (2002), Computer organization and architecture: designing for performance,
circumstances. However, students will be evaluated only on the basis of topics covered in the Prentice Hall.
course. 7. R. B. Davison (1968), Guide to the computer, Longman Green.
8. Hwang Kai (2014), Advanced computer architecture : parallelism, scalability,
Course Objectives programmability, Tata McGraw Hill .
9. Gary W. Hansen and James V. Hansen (2003)Database management and design, Prentice
Knowledge acquired: Hall of India.
(1) Basic computer concepts and terminology.
(2) Understanding of information systems and networks.
(3) Knowledge of software applications and tools. Course-IDC Paper Code- IACTIDC211T Credits-1 Tut./Week-1
Paper: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION
Skills gained: TECHNOLOGY (Tutorial)
(1) Proficiency in using productivity software. Tutorial Marks: 20
(2) Basic coding and programming skills.
(3) Ability to troubleshoot common ICT issues. Computer Fundamentals Tutorial as assigned and advised by teacher(s).
Competency Developed:
(1) Critical thinking in ICT problem-solving.
(2) Communication skills for technical concepts.
(3) Adaptability to emerging technologies.
Syllabus Overview
Unit 1: Introduction to Computers 7 Lectures
Introduction, Definition, Characteristics of computer, Evolution of Computer, Block Diagram of a
computer, Generations of Computer, Classification of Computers. Input Units: Key board, Terminals,
and its types. Pointing Devices, Scanners and their types, Voice Recognition Systems, Vision Input
System, Touch Screen. Output Units: Display Units, Printers, Speakers, Web Cams, Projectors.
Unit 2: Storage Organization 8 Lectures
Primary Storage: RAM ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM. Secondary Storage: Magnetic Tapes,
Magnetic Disks. Cartridge tape, hard disks, Floppy disks Optical Disks, Compact Disks, Zip Drive,
and Flash Drives. Network Storage.
Unit 3: Software – OS and Application 8 Lectures
Software and its needs, System Software: Operating System, Utility Programs Programming
Language: Machine Language, Assembly Language, High-Level Language their advantages &
disadvantages.
Unit 4: IT in Action 7 Lectures
Applications of Information Technology: Cable TV, Video on Demand, Video Conferencing, Online
Shopping, ATM, Electronic Data Interchange, Telemedicine, Geographic Information System, Internet
of Things.
