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GE-160 Application and Information Technology

The document outlines the course syllabus for 'Applications of Information & Communication Technologies' (GE-160) as part of the BS Computer Science program. It details the course objectives, learning outcomes, practical applications of ICT, and recommended instructional materials. The course aims to provide students with hands-on experience in utilizing various software tools and understanding the ethical considerations of ICT use.

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GE-160 Application and Information Technology

The document outlines the course syllabus for 'Applications of Information & Communication Technologies' (GE-160) as part of the BS Computer Science program. It details the course objectives, learning outcomes, practical applications of ICT, and recommended instructional materials. The course aims to provide students with hands-on experience in utilizing various software tools and understanding the ethical considerations of ICT use.

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Annex-A: Curriculum, Course Syllabi, and Model Study Plan for BS Computer Science, 7.8.

2024

Course Title Applications of Information & Communication Technologies


Course Code GE-160
Credit Hours 3 (2,1)
Category General Education
Prerequisite None
Co-Requisite None
Follow Up None
The course is designed to provide students with an exploration of the practical applications of
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and software tools in various domains.
Course Students will gain hands-on experience with a range of software applications, learning how to
Introduction leverage ICT to solve daily life problems, enhance productivity and innovate in different fields.
Through individual and interactive exercises and discussions, students will develop proficiency
in utilizing various software related to ICT.
At the end of the course, the students will be able to: BT PLO
CLO1: Explain the fundamental concepts, components, and scope of
C2 (Explain) 1,2
ICT.
Course CLO2: Identify uses of various ICT platforms and tools for different
C4 (Identify) 1,2,3
Learning purposes.
Outcomes CLO3: Apply ICT platform and tools for different purposes to
(CLOs) address basic needs in different domains of daily, academic, and C3 (Apply) 3,4,5
professional life.
CLO4: Understand ethical and legal considerations in use of ICT C2
1,2,3
platforms and tools. (Understand)
Introduction to ICT Components of ICT (basics of hardware, software, ICT platforms, networks, local
and cloud data storage, etc.), Scope of ICT (use of ICT in education, business, governance, healthcare,
digital media and entertainment, etc.), Emerging technologies and future trends.
Basic ICT Productivity Tools: Effective use of popular search engines to explore WWW, Formal
communication tools and etiquettes (Gamail, Microsoft Outlook, etc.) Microsoft Office Suites (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides), Google Drive, Dropbox (cloud
storage and file sharing), Google Drive (Cloud storage with Google Docs integration) and Microsoft
OneDrive (Cloud storage with Microsoft integration), Evernote (Note-taking and organization
applications) and OneNote (Microsoft’s digital notebook for capturing and organizing ideas), Video
conferencing (Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.), social media applications (LinkedIn,
Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Course ICT in Education: Working with learning management systems (Moodle, Canvas, Google Classrooms,
Description etc.), Sources of online education courses (Coursera, edX, Udemy, Khan Academy, etc.), Interactive
multimedia and virtual classrooms
ICT in Health and Well-being: Health and fitness tracking devices and applications (Google Fit,
Samsung Health, Apple Health, Xiaomi Mi Band, Runkeeper, etc.), Telemedicine and online health
consultations (OLADOC, Sehat Kahani, Mahram, etc.)
ICT in Personal Finance and Shopping: Online banking and financial management tools (JazzCash,
Easypaisa, Zong PayMax, 1Link and MNET, Keenu Wallet, etc.), E-commerce platforms.
Digital Citizenship and Online Etiquette: Intellectual property and copyright issues, Ensuring originality
in content creation by avoiding plagiarism and unauthorized use of information sources, Content accuracy
and integrity (ensuring that the content share through ICT platforms is free from misinformation, fake
news, and manipulation).
1. Guided tutorials and exercises to ensure that students are proficient in commonly used software
applications such as word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word), presentation software, (e.g.,
Microsoft PowerPoint), spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) among such other tools. Students
Practical may be assigned practical tasks that require them to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets etc.
Requirements
2. Assigning of tasks that involve creating, managing, and organizing files and folders on both local and
cloud storage systems. Students will practice file naming conventions, creating directories, and using cloud
storage solutions (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive).

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3. The use of online learning management systems (LMS) where students can access course materials,
submit assignments, participate in discussion forums, and take quizzes or tests. This will provide students
with the practical experience with online platforms commonly used in education and the workplace.
1. “Discovering Computers” by Vermaat, Shaffer, and Freund.
2. Deborah Morley and Charles S. Parker, Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 16th
edition, Cengage Learning, 2016, ISBN-13: 978-1337251853
Suggested 3. “Computing Essentials” by Morley and Parker.
4. “GO! With Microsoft Office” Series by Gaskin, Vargas, and McLellan.
Instructional/
5. “Exploring Microsoft Office” Series by Grauer and Poatsy.
Reading 6. “Technology in Action” by Evans, Martin and Poatsy.
Material 7. Livesley, Robert Kenneth. An introduction to automatic digital computers. Cambridge University
Press, 2017.
8. Joan Lambert, Curtis Frye, Microsoft Office 2019 Step by Step, First Edition. ISBN: 978-1-50-
930597-1.

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