MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSE - 1
Course Name: Information and Communication Technology
Course Code: MDC117
Course Type: MD
Course Details:MD-1 L-T-P: 3–0–0
(Theoretical)
CA Marks ESE Marks
Full Marks:
Credit: 3 Practical Theoretical Practical Theoretical
50
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Course Content:
Theory
UNIT I. Introduction to ICT: Definition of ICT and its significance in today's world,
Historical evolution of ICT and major milestones, ICT's role in Education, ICT's role in
various industries and societal impacts.
UNIT II. Computer Systems and Architecture: Overview of computer hardware components,
CPU, memory, storage devices, and peripherals, Basics of computer architecture and
operating systems.
UNIT III. Software and Programming Fundamentals: Introduction to software types: system
software, application software, and programming languages, Basics of algorithm design and
problem-solving techniques.
UNIT IV. Data Communication and Networks: Understanding data transmission and
communication protocols, Introduction to network topologies and architectures, Local Area
Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and the Internet.
UNIT V. Basics of Email: Traditional mail vs Email, Understanding of email addresses,
setting up your own email account, Email providers,E-mail protocols, Format of an E- mail
message, Description of E-mail Headers, E- mail contents and encoding, E-mail clients.
UNIT VI. Emerging Technologies: The importance of information security in ICT, Cloud
Computing and Virtualization: Understanding cloud computing models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS),
Virtualization technologies and their role in cloud infrastructure, Evolution of mobile
technologies and their impact on ICT, Exploration of cutting-edge technologies (e.g., Internet
of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality).
UNIT VII. Ethical and Social Implications of ICT: Ethical considerations in the use of ICT
and data privacy, ICT's impact on society, economy, and the environment.
References/ Suggested Readings:
1. P S Kawatra, Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology (ICT),
B.R. Publishing Corporation.
2. C. Thatchinamoorthy, Fundamentals of Information Communication Technology,
Notion Press.