Okay, I will explain each topic in the outline in a simple and understandable way to

help you prepare for your exam.

Course Title: Applications of Information and Communication Technology

Credit Hours: 03 (2+1)

 This means the course is worth 3 credit hours. The "(2+1)" likely refers to 2 hours of lectures
and 1 hour of practical lab work per week.

Brief Introduction of the Course:

This course is an introduction to the world of computers and how we use them to
communicate. It covers a lot, from the basic parts of a computer to using software and
the internet. Here's a breakdown:

Introduction to IT, Computing & Communication: This is where you'll

learn the basic ideas behind Information Technology (IT), what computing
means, and how we use computers to communicate with each other.

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Understanding Computer: You'll learn what a computer is, its history, and
its importance in our daily lives.

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Peripheral Devices: These are the extra parts you plug into a computer, like
keyboards, mice, and printers.

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Hardware Technology: This is about the physical parts of a computer that

you can touch, like the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

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System Unit: This is the main box of the computer that holds all the important
parts like the motherboard and the processor.

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Storage Devices: These are things like hard drives and USB flash drives that
store your data and files.
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Input / Output devices:

o Input devices are how you put information into a computer, like a keyboard or
mouse.
o Output devices are how the computer shows you information, like a monitor or
printer.

Telecommunications: This is the technology that allows us to send

information over distances, like phone lines and the internet.

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Operating Systems: This is the main software that controls the computer's
basic functions, like Windows or macOS.

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Application Software: These are the programs you use to do specific tasks,
like Microsoft Word or a web browser.

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Microsoft Office: This is a suite of software including Word (for writing),

Excel (for spreadsheets), and PowerPoint (for presentations).

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World Wide Web: A system of interconnected documents accessed via the

Internet.

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Browsers & Search Engines:

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o Browsers are programs like Chrome or Firefox that let you view web pages.
o Search engines are tools like Google that help you find information on the web.
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Web Page Basic Design: This is about the basics of creating web pages.
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Introduction to Data Communication and Computer Networks

Connectivity: This involves how computers connect and share information
with each other.

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Interactivity & Multimedia:

o Interactivity is how users can interact with a computer system.

o Multimedia is the combination of different content forms like text, audio, images,
animations, video and interactive content.

Internet Access Devices and connecting media: The devices and methods
used to connect to the internet, such as modems, routers, and cables.

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Basics of Digital & Analogue Signal:

o Analogue signals are continuous signals.

o Digital signals are discrete signals.

Digital Communication: This is how we send information using digital

signals.

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Networks & Protocols:

o Networks are groups of connected computers.

o Protocols are the rules that allow them to communicate.

System Development: This is the process of creating and maintaining

computer systems.
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Introduction to Programming: This is the basics of writing instructions for

computers to follow.

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Programming Languages: These are the languages we use to write those

instructions, like Python or Java.

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Problem-solving Techniques: These are strategies for approaching and

solving problems using computers.

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Introduction to Software Engineering: This is a more advanced look at how

to design, develop, and maintain large software systems.

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Recommended Books / Material:

The course suggests these books for further reading:

1.

o Discovering Computers (Fundamentals) Fourth Edition by Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat

2.

o Introduction to Computers by Peter Norton, McGraw Hill Education; 6th

International Edition. (2004). ISBN-10: 0672315327

3.

o Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer &

Communications by Williams Sawyer, McGraw Hill Learning Solution; 10th Edition.
(2013). ISBN-10: 0071317902

4.

o Computing Essentials 2017 by Timothy O'Leary and Linda O'Leary and Daniel
O'Leary, McGraw Hill Education; 1st Edition. (2016). ISBN10: 1259737659
Pre-requisites of the course:

 It does not list any pre-requisites.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

1.

o Understand and use basic computer concepts and technologies.

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o Think about how technology affects people and society.

3.

o Use your knowledge of ICT to create a simple product or service.

Course Contents:

Here's a weekly breakdown of what you'll learn:

 Week 1:

o Introduction to the Course: This is an overview of what the course will cover.
o Introduction to Computers: Basic definitions and the importance of computers.
o The need for Computers: Why we use computers.
o The objectives of the subject: What you will learn in the course.
o Outline of the topics: A summary of what will be taught.

 Week 2:

o Computer Networks:

 What is a Computer Network: How computers connect to share

information.
 Benefits of sharing resources on a Network: Advantages of networking
computers.
 Internet and World Wide Web (WWW): The basics of the internet and the
web.
 WWW Services: What you can do on the web.
 Internet Browsers: Programs to access the internet.

o Fundamentals of the WWW and Internet:

 Evolution of the Internet: The history of the internet.

 Types of Internet Connections: Different ways to connect to the internet.
 Types of Internet Service Providers: Companies that provide internet
access.
 IP Addresses: Unique addresses for computers on the internet.
  Web Browsers and Components of Web Addresses: How web browsers
work and the parts of a web address (like www.example.com).
 How Search Engines work: How tools like Google find information.
 How to use Search Engines: Tips for searching effectively.
 E-Commerce: Buying and selling online.
 Types of data available on the Internet: The different kinds of information
you can find online.

 Week 3:

o Introduction to Software 1:

 Introduction to Software: What software is.

 Types of Software: Different categories of software.
 Application Software Types: Software for specific tasks (like writing or
browsing the web).
 Availability of Software's: How to get software.

o Introduction to Software 2:

 Overview of Widely used Software's: Popular software programs.

 Features of widely used software's: What these programs can do.
 Advantages of web applications: Benefits of using software through a web
browser.
 Overview of social networking software's: Software for social media.

o Components of a Computer 1:

 What is System Unit: The main case of a computer.

 Styles of various system Units: Different types of computer cases.
 Introduction to Chips: Tiny components that make up the computer.
 Adapter cards: Cards that add extra functions to a computer.
 Motherboards: The main circuit board inside a computer.
 Micro-processor and its components: The "brain" of the computer.
 Types of Buses: Pathways for data to travel inside the computer.

 Week 4:

o Components of a Computer 2:

 Types of Memory: Different types of computer memory (like RAM).

 Types of ports: Sockets on a computer for connecting devices.
 Transfer of program instructions in and out of memory: How the computer
uses memory.
 Power supply and other components of the Computer: Parts that provide
power and other functions.
 Graphic cards: Components that handle images and videos.
 BIOS: Basic Input/Output System - firmware used to perform hardware
initialization during the booting process.

o Input Devices:

 Define input and its types: What input is and the different forms it takes.
 Various types of Input devices: Devices like keyboards, mice, etc.
  How touch screen works: Technology behind touch screens.
 Types of input on smart devices: How we enter information on phones and
tablets.
 Game controllers: Devices for playing video games.
 Scanners and reading devices: Devices for converting documents and codes
into digital data.
 Biometric Devices: Devices that use body characteristics for identification
(like fingerprint scanners).
 How POS terminals, ATM and Kiosks work: Devices used for transactions
and providing information.
 Input alternatives for special persons: Input methods for people with
disabilities.

 Week 5:

o Output Devices:

 Define output and its types: What output is and its different forms.
 Types of output devices: Devices like monitors and printers.
 Characteristics of Display devices: Features of monitors.
 Types of printers: Different kinds of printers.
 Display Resolution: The clarity of images on a screen.
 Output alternatives for special persons: Output methods for people with
disabilities.

o Computer Storage:

 Storage Devices Vs Storage Media: The difference between the devices that
store data and the materials they use.
 Types of storage devices: Devices like hard drives and USB drives.
 Characteristics of storage devices: Features of storage devices.
 Internal structure of Hard disks: How hard drives are built.
 Cloud storage: Storing data on remote servers.

 Week 6:

o System Software:

 Introduction to system Software: Software that manages the computer.

 Types of system software: Different kinds of system software.
 Operating system and its characteristics: Software that controls the
computer's basic functions.
 Types of Operating systems: Different operating systems like Windows,
macOS, and Linux.
 Startup process of a personal computer: What happens when you turn on a
computer.

o Networks and Communication:

 Introduction to Networks and Communication: How computers connect

and share information.
 Uses of Communication and Networks: What we use networks for.
 Types of Networks (LAN, MAN, and WAN):
  LAN (Local Area Network): A network in a small area like a home
or office.
 MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): A network in a city.
 WAN (Wide Area Network): A network that covers a large area like
a country or the world.

 Client-Server and P2P networks: Different ways computers can be arranged

in a network.

 Week 7:

o Web Page Development 1:

 Introduction to Web page Development: How to create web pages.

 Web Page Hosting: Storing web pages on a server so others can see them.
 HTML: The basic language for creating web pages.
 HTML Page Components: The different parts of an HTML page.
 Writing first HTML Page: Creating a simple web page.
 Introduction to few Basic HTML Elements: Basic building blocks of HTML
pages.

 Week 8:

o Web Page Development 2:

 More on HTML: Further learning about HTML.

 How to add images to an HTML Page: Displaying pictures on a web page.
 How to add tables in HTML pages: Organizing data in tables on a web page.
 Exercise page development: Practice creating web pages.

 Week 9:

o Web Page Development 3:

 More on HTML: Advanced HTML concepts.

 HTML forms and Introduction: Creating forms for user input on web pages.
 Web Form submission process: How data from web forms is sent to a
server.
 Creating Web Forms: Designing forms for websites.

o Programming and Computer languages 1:

 What is Programming: Writing instructions for computers.

 What is Software Engineering: Designing and building software systems.
 SW Engineering and Computer Programming: The relationship between
software engineering and programming.
 Program Instructions execution: How computers run programs.
 Variables and their types: Storing data in a program.
 Functions: Reusable blocks of code.

 Week 10:

o Web Page Design 1:

  What is web page design: The process of creating visually appealing and
functional web pages.
 How web pages are styled: Making web pages look good.
 What is CSS: A language for styling web pages.
 How it is integrated with HTML: Using CSS to style HTML elements.
 Example style sheets: Examples of CSS code.

 Week 11:

o Web Page Design 2:

 External Vs Internal style sheets: Different ways to include CSS in HTML.

 Inline styling: Applying styles directly to HTML elements.
 Style sheet rules: CSS syntax for applying styles.
 Selectors and their types: Choosing which HTML elements to style with CSS.
 CSS rules practice: Practicing writing CSS code.

o Java Script 1:

 Introduction to JavaScript: A programming language for adding interactivity

to web pages.
 HTML vs CSS vs JavaScript: The different roles of these languages in web
development.
 Characteristics of JavaScript: Features of JavaScript.
 Integrating JavaScript in an HTML file: Adding JavaScript code to HTML.
 Internal vs External JavaScript: Different ways to include JavaScript in
HTML.

 Week 12:

o Java Script 2:

 More on JavaScript: Advanced JavaScript concepts.

 Types of variables: Different types of data in JavaScript.
 Functions and their working: How functions operate in JavaScript.
 Default functions and their functionalities: Built-in functions in JavaScript.
 Types of operators: Symbols that perform operations in JavaScript.

 Week 13:

o HTML Form Validation:

 How to integrate JavaScript with HTML forms: Using JavaScript to work

with HTML forms.
 How to access HTML elements using JavaScript: Selecting parts of an HTML
form with JavaScript.
 How to validate several HTML elements: Checking if form data is correct
using JavaScript.
 Practice of Form validation using JavaScript: Implementing form
validation.

o Application Software 1:

 Introduction: Overview of application software.

  Types of Application Software: Different kinds of application software.
 Microsoft Office suite and its contents: Software like Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
 MS Office products and their working: How to use Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.

 Week 14:

o Application Software 2:

 How to write documents in MS word: Creating documents using Microsoft

Word.
 How to create presentations in MS PowerPoint: Making presentations with
Microsoft PowerPoint.
 How to use MS Excel-Basic working: Using Microsoft Excel for basic tasks.

o Presentations on Selected Topics 1: Students give presentations on course-related

topics.

 Week 15:

o Presentations on Selected Topics 2: More student presentations.

o Learning outcomes and Future Perspectives:

 How to use learned knowledge in future courses: Applying what you've

learned to other studies.
 Freelancing and its positive effects: Working independently in the IT field.
 How to be expert with knowledge learned in this course: Becoming
proficient in the course material.

 Week 16:

o Review of Course Material 1 (before Mid): Reviewing the material covered before
the midterm exam.
o Review of Course Material 1 (Final): Reviewing the material covered after the
midterm exam.

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