HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY
College of Computing and Informatics
Department of Information Technology
Course Outline
Course Title: Introduction to Information Technology
Course Code: InTc1101
Credit Hour: 3 Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 3 hours
Pre-requisite: None
Description: This knowledge area is intended to be at the introductory level in a
curriculum and to provide foundation skills for subsequent courses. It provides an
overview of the discipline of IT and introduces basic concepts of computer like:
classifications of computer, characteristics of computer, computer history and evolution;
computer systems; numbering systems, arithmetic and data representation; introductory
data communication and computer networks; describes how it relates to other computing
disciplines, and begins to instill an IT mindset. The goal is to help students understand
the diverse contexts in which IT is used and the challenges inherent in the diffusion of
innovative technology.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course students will be able to:
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Understand computer histories, concepts, advantages, limitations
Describe computer systems in terms of Hardware and Software
Have the knowledge about the structure of the CPU, Storage, Input/output devices
and its peripherals
Have the knowledge about number systems and computer operations
Gain knowledge of the concepts of data communication and networking
Manage & organize files & folders.
Use Computer Application Software’s (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access…)
effectively and efficiently
Course Content
I. Introduction
▪ Definition
▪ Types (Classifications) of Computers
▪ Characteristics of Computers
▪ Computer History & Evolution
▪ Data, Information and Society
II. Computer System
2.1 Computer hardware
Input Devices
Processing Devices
Storage Devices
Output Devices
2.2 Computer software
▪ Types of Computer Software
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System Software
Application Software
II. Numbering Systems, Computer Arithmetic & Data Representation
▪ Decimal Number system
▪ Binary Number system
▪ Octal & Hexa Decimal Number System
▪ Conversations of one number System to another number System
▪ Computer Arithmetic
▪ Binary Addition & Subtraction
▪ Byte, Bit and Word
▪ Representation of Texts & Numbers
IV. Introduction to Computer Architectures and Organization
v. Data Communications and Computer Networking
• Basic elements of Communication System
• Data Transmission
• Types of Transmission
• Network Topologies
• Network Protocol
• Network Architecture
• Internet
References:
1. Dida Midesko, 1994, Introduction to Computer Science, Addis Ababa University
2. Discovering Computers 2004, Custom Publication for the Ohio State University
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3. GCSE ICT, Information Communication Technology Complete Revision Technology
4. Geoffrey Knott & Waites, 2000, Advanced VCE in Information & Communication
Technology
5. William Sawyer, 2003, Using Information technology, 5th Edition
6. Parsons & Oja, 2000, Computer Concepts, 5th Edition
7. Computing Essentials 8. For Open Courseware URL http:/[Link]
Instructional Methods:
The course will be delivered through lecture, discussion, lab work and reading
assignment.
Soft Ware Requirement: MS-Windows, Office Applications
Method of Assessment:
Continuous Assessments 50 %( which includes: tests, quizzes, class activity &
attendance, Individual & group Work Assignments and Practical Exams. )
Final Exam 50%
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