University of Gujrat.

Faculty of CS & IT

Title Introduction to Computers

Code IT-101
Credit hours 3
Prerequisite None
Follow Up IT-102
Objective To introduce the students with
-Computers and their Applications. Uses of Computer, Major components of a computer.
-Office automation tools like Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and usage of Internet.
-Windows XP including installation and trouble shooting.
By studying this subject the students will be able to make their Reports,Applications,and Slides
and perform their calculations and also troubleshoot their problems.
Text Book D-Discovering Computers 2009 by Shelly Cashman
Any Book on Microsoft Office 2010 licensed
Reference Book/s Internet
Resource Person Faculty of CS/IT

Week Lectures Topics Source

1 1 Introduction: Lecture Slides+
internet
What is system, Subsystems ,what is computer, it need ,its usage regarding to
relevant degree to whom this course will be thought advantages and
disadvantages of its in real life.
Introduction to Computer, Types of Computer, Classification of Computer,
Generations of computers.
2 Primary Components of Computer, (input, Output, Lecture Slides+
internet
Storage)
Hardwares: working of hard disk ,Busses ,sockets ,circuits ,mother board,
RAM ,ROM, Cash ,Chips, Cards,(VGS, Sound, Modem)
user communication with computer, GUI interface ,CD,DVD, USB,
2 3 Input Devices, Output Devices Lecture Slides+
Keyboard and its types, Source Data Entry Devices, Pointing Devices and its internet
types, printers and its types ,Screens and its types
Memory and storage:
Difference Between Memory and storage, types of memory devices and
storage devices
4 Quiz (Lecture 1,2,3)+assignments (Specification of their personal computer)

3 5 Software: Lecture Slides+

Definition, types of software (system and application) complete and details internet
description about all types with examples for each.
(OS ,Drivers ,Utility software, Application software)
Shareware, freeware, licenses, key generator)
Viruses :
Types of viruses tools for security tips for security, reasons of its speared.

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 6 Windows XP/win 7/win8 (Environment, Installation ) Practical
Windows XP Environment ,icons ,menu bar, taskbar, drives, desktop
management, Installation of Windows XP/win7/win8
Configure Manage and troubleshooting to Drives
4 7 Practical Assignment about Lecture 6

8 Communication, Telecommunication. Lecture Slides+

internet
Definition types ,Method of transferring message
Network:
Definition ,Types of Network(PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN)
5 9 Internet: Lecture Slides+
Working Introduction, Evolution & history of internet, Basic internet terms, internet
Wired and Wireless.
Difference between wired and wireless
Tools and techniques for both
10 Working. Lecture Slides+
Website types ,domains name, Browsers, Search engines, IP address internet
E-mail, Instant Messaging, Telnet & FTP, Social Networks, Blogs, Books, wikis,
Content streaming, shopping on Web, Distance Learning
6 11 Assignments and practical about internet lecture

12 Pre MID term paper Test from Lecture 1 to 10

7 13
MID Term Paper
14 Word Processors: Practical
Introduction to MS-Word, Objectives of MS-Word, Usages and Benefits.
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs.
File Menu, Insert.
8 15 Word Processors: Practical
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs
Page layout, References
16 Word Processors: Practical
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs
Mailing, Review, views
9 17 Word Processors: Practical
Practice + practical assignments for formatting and documentation.

10 19 Presentations (MS-Power Point) Practical

Introduction to Power Point,
Power Point Presentation , Creating a new blank Presentation
20 Presentations (MS-Power Point) Practical
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs
File ,Insert ,transaction ,Animation (slide, text)
Presentations Types, Different Views, Text and Clip arts, Organization
Charts, Inserting and deleting Slides, Practice.

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11 21 Presentations (MS-Power Point) Practical

Design Animation
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs
Picture and Backgrounds , Drawing Toolbar, Grouping and ungrouping,
resizing
22 Presentations (MS-Power Point) Practical
Color Schemes, Navigating a slide show, Slide transitions, Slide timings,
Animations .
12 23 Presentations (MS-Power Point) Practical
Practical Assignments
24 Spreadsheets (MS-Excel):
Introduction to MS-Word, Objectives of MS-Word, Usages and Benefits.
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs.
File Menu ,Insert , Mailing, Review, views
13 25 Spreadsheets (MS-Excel): Practical
Page layout, References,
26 Spreadsheets (MS-Excel): Practical
Using Excel Formulas Data , View ,Review
14 27 Spreadsheets (MS-Excel): Practical
Practical Class
28 Spreadsheets (MS-Excel): Practical
Practical Assignments
15 29 MS ACCESS: Practical
Introduction to MS Access
30 Revision for final term Practical
16 31, 32 Pre final Paper Practical

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