Course Plan

A. Course Handout (Student & Faculty)

Institute/School/College Name Chitkara College of Applied Engineering

Department/Centre Name Chitkara College of Applied Engineering

Programme Name B.Tech (IT)

Course Name Dimensions of IT Session Aug-Dec 2020

Course Code AIT101 Semester/Batch 1st /2020

Lecture/Tutorial (Per Week) 4/0 Course Credit 4

Course Coordinator Name Dr. Amandeep Kaur

1. Scope & Objective of the Course:

Information Technology plays a vital role in our modern day lifestyles. It has touched each and every aspect of
human life. With the emergence of computers, we are witnessing a sea change in the business world. Starting
from multi-national corporations to small businesses, IT plays a stupendous role. In the field of
Communication, Inventory Management, Data Management, Management Information Systems and
Customer Relationship Management, IT plays a pivotal role. Information Technology is an engineering
division, which concentrates on the study of utilizing computers and telecommunications in order to control,
gather, store and circulate information. Both software and hardware sectors are parts of Information
Technology.
The main objectives of the course are:
 Learn about the main characteristics of computers
 To understand how problems are solved by computers
 To understand how the main memory of a computer is organized
 Explore the logical organization of the CPU of a computer
 Learn about binary arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
 Understanding the basic principle of Boolean algebra
 Describe various programming languages are and why we need them
 Learn about computer networks and classify them

2. Course Learning Outcome:

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

 CLO01: Understand the basic knowledge of Computers and its related technologies.
 CLO02: Evaluate Boolean expressions, design digital circuits and will be able to perform Boolean
calculations.
 CLO03: Find out the significance of operating system and various technologies related to software.
 CLO04: Analyze various memory types including registers and types of processors (RISC, CISC and EPIC).

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 CLO05 : Understand the computing basics, network applications, human computer interactions.
 CLO06 : Comprehend the need, benefits and functions of operating systems in computers.
 CLO07 : Realize the understanding of business data processing and file management system.

3. Recommended Books (Reference Books/Text Books):

a. B01: “Fundamentals of Computer”, Rajaraman, V., 2015,6th Ed. Prentice Hall of India.
b. B02: “Introduction to Computers”, Shelly, Garry B., 2008. Course Technology.
c. B03: “Computer Fundamentals”, Sinha, P. K. & Sinha P., 2010, 4 th Ed., BPB Publication
d. B04: “Information Technology IT Handbook: A complete Book on Information Technology” Trehan, R.,
2003. Cyber Tech Publications.
e. B05: “Succeeding with open source” Golden, B., 2005, , Addison-Wesley.
f. B06: “Open Source Software”, Kavanagh, P., 2004, , Elsevier Digital Press.
g. B07: “Introduction to Computers”, Norton P., 2008,6th Ed., Tata McGraw-Hill.

4. Other readings & relevant websites:

S.No. Link of Journals, Magazines, websites and Research Papers

1. http://www.techiwarehouse.com/engine/a046ee08/Generations-of-Computer

2. http://www.aes.org/aeshc/docs/recording.technology.history/computer1.html

3. http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~fgandon/lecture/uk1999/computers_types/

4. http://pcfundamental.blogspot.in/2013/07/types-of-computersbased-on-purposes.html

5. http://onlinemca.com/mca_course/kurukshetra_university/semester1/c/block_diagram.php

6. http://ecomputernotes.com/fundamental/introduction-to-computer/draw-the-block-diagram-
of-computer-and-explain-its-various-components

7. http://online.king.edu/information-technology/difference-between-a-computer-science-
information-technology-degree/

8. http://www.farriersmanager.com/recordkeeping.html

9. http://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-electronic-document-management-system-
2873.html

10. http://www.slideshare.net/RajatMore/types-of-memories-and-storage-device-and-computer

11. http://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fundamentals/computer_memory.htm

12. http://www.byte-notes.com/number-system-computer

13. http://eduframe.net/andc/maths/Math-Anita/Binarypdf.pdf

14. http://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fundamentals/pdf/computer_number_system.pdf

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15. http://academic.evergreen.edu/projects/biophysics/technotes/misc/bin_math.htm

16. https://www.scss.tcd.ie/~waldroj/3d1/04-Arithmetic.pdf

17. http://www.electrical4u.com/alphanumeric-codes-ascii-code-ebcdic-code-unicode/

18. http://onlinemca.com/mca_course/kurukshetra_university/semester1/c/type_of_software.php

19. http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/definition/programming-language-generations

20. http://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/courses/soco/projects/risc/risccisc/

21. http://fcit.usf.edu/network/chap5/chap5.htm

22. http://www.zonealarm.com/blog/2015/02/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-the-internet/

23. https://www.priv.gc.ca/resource/fs-fi/02_05_d_51_cc_e.pdf

24. http://www.explainthatstuff.com/cloud-computing-introduction.html

25. http://www.slideshare.net/fvsandoval/lesson-4-types-of-operating-systems

26. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_software

27. http://hecker.org/writings/setting-up-shop

28. http://choosealicence.com

29. http://gcg42.ac.in/?wpfb_dl=387

30. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/layers-of-osi-model/

5. Course Plan:
a. Lecture Plan

Lecture
Topic(s)
No.

1-2 Introduction to Computers

Features of computers, evolution of computers (Generations), Simple model of computer,
Classification of computers, Uses of computers in different areas.
3-6 Introduction to input and output devices
Input devices (Keyboard, Display unit, computer mouse), Input Technologies (Touch pad, touch
screen, MICR, OMR, Flatbed Scanner, Optical Character Recognizer, BarCode), Output
Technologies (Voice Recognition Devices, Monitors, Flat Panel Display Technology, Printers,
Plotters)
7-9 Processors
Instruction Set, Registers, Types of Processors (RISC, CISC, EPIC)
10-11 Computer Memory and Storage Devices
Types of memory, main memory Organisation (RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM), Cache Memory,
Data storage devices(Magnetic Hard Disk, Optical Disk)
12-17 Number System and Binary Arithmetic
Non-positional and positional number systems, Binary number system, Octal Number System,
Hexadecimal Number System, Conversion from one number system to another, Binary

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arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), 1’s Complement, 2’s
Complement.
18-21 Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra
Logic Gates (AND, OR, NOT), Conversion of expressions to logic circuits, Postulates, Principles of
Duality, SOP and POS forms
22 Computer Software
Introduction, Types – System software, Application software and Utility software
23-24 Open Source Software
History, principles, success, methodologies, various open-source licensing options (Apache, BSD,
GNU General Public License)
25 Operating System
Functions and basic operations of OS
26-28 Programming languages
Need, Categories - low level(machine, assembly language), high level(Procedural-3GL,Non-
Procedural-4GL,object oriented languages-overview)
Outline view of translators(Assembler, Compiler, Interpreter)
29-30 Business Data Processing
Data Storage Hierarchy, Methods of Organising data, File Management System

29-33 Computer Networks and Internet

Computer Network, Classification of networks, Architecture of network (Client/server, Peer-to-
Peer), Network Topologies, OSI Model, Brief introduction to networking protocols(http, https,
ftp, telnet and dns)
WWW, Advantages of Internet
34-35 Cloud Computing
Introduction to cloud computing, Services (Paas, Iaas, Saas), Types of Cloud (Public and Private)
36 Network Security
CIA Principle (Confidentiality, Integrity, Authentication),Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses

6. Evaluation Scheme & Components:

Evaluation Type of Component No. of Weightage of Mode of

Component Assessments Component Assessment

Internal Evaluation Component

(Quizzes/Assignments/
Component 1 02 10% Offline
Presentation/ClassTest/Open
Book Test/ Case Study)

Subjective Test/Sessional Tests

Component 2 03* 30% Offline
(STs)

Component 3 End Term Examinations 01 60% Offline

Total 100%

*Out of 03 STs, the ERP system automatically picks the best 02 STs marks for evaluation of the STs as final marks.
*Out of 02 IECs, the ERP system automatically picks the best 01 IECs marks for evaluation of the IECs as final marks.

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Details of Evaluation Components:

Evaluation Description Syllabus Timeline of Examination Weightage

Component Covered (%) (%)

Assignment/Quiz/IEC 01 15% 4th Week of Semester

Component 01
10%
Assignment/Quiz/IEC 02 15% th
8 Week of Semester

As defined in Academic
ST 01 Upto 40%
Calendar
Component 02 As defined in Academic
ST 02 41% - 80% 30%
Calendar

As defined in Academic
ST 03 100%
Calendar

At the end of the

Component 03 60%
End Term Examination* 100%
semester

Total 100%
*As per Academic Guidelines minimum 75% attendance is required to become eligible for appearing in the End Semester Examination.

7. Syllabus of the Course:

Subject: Dimensions of IT Subject Code: AIT101

No. of
S.No. Topic (s) Weightage %
Lectures

1 Unit 1: Introduction to Computers

Features of computers, evolution of computers (Generations),
Simple model of computer, Classification of computers, Uses of
computers in different areas.
Introduction to input and output devices
06 10%
Input devices (Keyboard, Display unit, computer mouse), Input
Technologies (Touch pad, touch screen, MICR, OMR, Flatbed
Scanner, Optical Character Recognizer, BarCode), Output
Technologies (Voice Recognition Devices, Monitors, Flat Panel
Display Technology, Printers, Plotters)
2 Unit 2: Processors and Computer Memory
Instruction Set, Registers, Types of Processors (RISC, CISC, EPIC)
Computer Memory and Storage Devices
05 10%
Types of memory, main memory Organisation (RAM, ROM, PROM,
EPROM), Cache Memory, Data storage devices(Magnetic Hard Disk,
Optical Disk)
3 Unit 3: Number System and Binary Arithmetic 06 15%
Non-positional and positional number systems, Binary number

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system, Octal Number System, Hexadecimal Number System,

Conversion from one number system to another, Binary arithmetic
operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), 1’s
Complement, 2’s Complement.
4 Unit 4: Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra
Logic Gates (AND, OR, NOT), Conversion of expressions to logic 04 10%
circuits, Postulates, Principles of Duality, SOP and POS forms
5 Unit 5: Computer Software
Introduction, Types – System software, Application software and
Utility software
Open Source Software
04 15%
History, principles, success, methodologies, various open-source
licensing options (Apache, BSD, GNU General Public License)
Operating System
Functions and basic operations of OS
6 Unit 6: Programming languages
Need, Categories - low level(machine, assembly language), high
level(Procedural-3GL,Non-Procedural-4GL,object oriented 05 10%
languages-overview)
Outline view of translators(Assembler, Compiler, Interpreter)
8 Unit 7: Business Data Processing
Data Storage Hierarchy, Methods of Organising data, File 02 5%
Management System
9 Unit 8: Computer Networks and Internet
Computer Network, Classification of networks, Architecture of
network (Client/server, Peer-to-Peer), Network Topologies, OSI
05 15%
Model, Brief introduction to networking protocols(http, https, ftp,
telnet and dns)
WWW, Advantages of Internet
10 Unit 9: Cloud Computing and Network Security
Introduction to cloud computing, Services (Paas, Iaas, Saas), Types of
Cloud (Public and Private)
Network Security 03 10%
CIA Principle (Confidentiality, Integrity, Authentication),Viruses,
Worms, Trojan Horses

This Document is approved by:

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Designation Name Signature

Course Coordinator Dr. Amandeep Kaur

Programme In-charge/
Preetinder Singh Brar
Asst. Dean/Associate Dean

Dy. Dean/Dean Dr. Jaiteg Singh

Date (DD/MM/YYYY) 10th Aug, 2020

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