National University of Sciences and Technology

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Course code: CS100 ICT Fundamentals (2 + 1 Credit Hours)

SEECS
Class: BSCS-2, BESE-3 A&B Semester: Fall 2012 Office: Room No. A104 Extension: 2159

Instructor: Maajid Maqbool Email: Maajid.maqbool@seecs.edu.pk Website: http://seecs.edu.pk/~maajid.maqbool

Counseling Hours: 1200-1300 Hrs (Wednesday) or by appointment. Research Assistant: Sana Khan Email: Sana.khan@seecs.edu.pk Website: Pre-requisites: Course Description: There is no pre-requisite for this course This is an introductory course on Information and Communication Technologies. Topics include ICT terminologies, hardware and software components, the internet and world wide web, and ICT based applications. Extension: Office: Room No. A107

Outcomes:

After completing this course, a student will be able to: Understand different terms associated with ICT Identify various components of a computer system Identify the various categories of software and their usage Define the basic terms associated with communications and networking Understand different terms associated with the Internet and World Wide Web. Use various web tools including Web Browsers, E-mail clients and search utilities. Use text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools Understand the enabling/pervasive features of ICT

Books:

Text Books: 1. Introduction to Computers by Peter Norton, 6th International Edition (McGraw Hill) Reference Books: 1. Computing Essentials by Timothy OLeary and Linda OLeary, 2010 Complete (McGraw Hill) 2. Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer & Communications by Williams Sawyer, 6th Edition (McGraw Hill) Web: 1. www.howstuffworks.com 2. www.whatis.com

Grading Policy:

Course Work: 67% 30% Midterm 50% Final Exam 10% Assignments 10% Quizzes Lab Work: 33% 30% Lab tasks 30% Project 20% Viva/Exam 20% Presentation

Plagiarism Policy:

Collaboration and group work is encouraged but each student is required to submit his/her own contribution(s). Your writings must be your own thoughts. Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated and will be referred to the Dean for appropriate action(s). Quizzes will be announced/unannounced. Late submission of assignments will either not be entertained or will result in the deduction of marks. Individual or group work. Presentations or term paper will be required.

Quiz/Assignments Policy

Project Work

Course Calendar: (Tentative)

Week 1: Basic Definitions and Concepts (Chapter 1A) Week s 2,3: Hardware: Computer Systems and Components (Chapter 1B,2,3) Week 4: Storage & Data (Chapters 5A) Week 5: Processing Data, Number Systems (Chapter 4) Week 6: OHT-1 Week 7: Operating Systems (Chapter 6) Week 8: Productivity Software (Chapter 10A) Week 9: Programming and Development (Chapter 12) Week 10: Database Management Systems (Chapter 11) Week 11: The Internet and World Wide Web (8) Week 12: OHT-2 Week 13: e-Commerce and the Online World (Chapter 9) Week 14: Computer Networks (Chapter 7A) Week 15: Data Communications (Chapter 7B) Week 16: AI, Security Issues in ICT (Chapter 13) Week 17: Project Presentations Week 18: FINAL EXAM

Additional Details:

The course website will be the primary source for announcements and submitting assignments: http://lms.nust.edu.pk