University of Gujrat.
Faculty of CS & IT
Title
Code Credit hours Prerequisite Follow Up Objective
Introduction to Computers
IT-101 3 None IT-102 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. D-Discovering Computers 2009 by Shelly Cashman Any Book on Microsoft Office 2010 licensed Internet Faculty of CS/IT
Text Book Reference Book/s Resource Person
Week
1
Lectures
1
Topics
Source
Lecture Slides+ internet
Introduction:
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.
Primary Components of Computer, (input, Output, 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,
Lecture Slides+ internet
Input Devices, Output Devices
Keyboard and its types, Source Data Entry Devices, Pointing Devices and its types, printers and its types ,Screens and its types
Lecture Slides+ internet
Memory and storage:
4 3 5 Difference Between Memory and storage, types of memory devices and storage devices Quiz (Lecture 1,2,3)+assignments (Specification of their personal computer)
Software:
Definition, types of software (system and application) complete and details description about all types with examples for each. (OS ,Drivers ,Utility software, Application software) Shareware, freeware, licenses, key generator)
Lecture Slides+ internet
Viruses :
Types of viruses tools for security tips for security, reasons of its speared.
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Windows XP/win 7/win8 (Environment, Installation )
Windows XP Environment ,icons ,menu bar, taskbar, drives, desktop management, Installation of Windows XP/win7/win8 Configure Manage and troubleshooting to Drives Practical Assignment about Lecture 6
Practical
7 8
Communication, Telecommunication.
Definition types ,Method of transferring message
Lecture Slides+ internet
Network:
Definition ,Types of Network(PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN) 5 9
Internet:
Working Introduction, Evolution & history of internet, Basic internet terms, Wired and Wireless. Difference between wired and wireless Tools and techniques for both Working. Website types ,domains name, Browsers, Search engines, IP address E-mail, Instant Messaging, Telnet & FTP, Social Networks, Blogs, Books, wikis, Content streaming, shopping on Web, Distance Learning Assignments and practical about internet lecture Pre MID term paper Test from Lecture 1 to 10
Lecture Slides+ internet
10
Lecture Slides+ internet
11 12
13 14
MID Term Paper
Word Processors:
Introduction to MS-Word, Objectives of MS-Word, Usages and Benefits. A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs. File Menu, Insert. Practical
15
Word Processors:
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs Page layout, References
Practical
16
Word Processors:
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs Mailing, Review, views
Practical
17
Word Processors:
Practice + practical assignments for formatting and documentation.
Practical
10
19
Presentations (MS-Power Point)
Introduction to Power Point,
Power Point Presentation , Creating a new blank Presentation
Practical
20
Presentations (MS-Power Point)
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.
Practical
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11
21
Presentations (MS-Power Point) Design Animation
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs Picture and Backgrounds , Drawing Toolbar, Grouping and ungrouping, resizing
Practical
22
Presentations (MS-Power Point)
Color Schemes, Navigating a slide show, Slide transitions, Slide timings, Animations .
Practical
12
23 24
Presentations (MS-Power Point)
Practical Assignments
Practical
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 26
Spreadsheets (MS-Excel):
Page layout, References,
Practical Practical Practical Practical Practical Practical Practical
Spreadsheets (MS-Excel):
Using Excel Formulas Data , View ,Review
14
27 28
Spreadsheets (MS-Excel):
Practical Class
Spreadsheets (MS-Excel):
Practical Assignments
15
29 30
MS ACCESS:
Introduction to MS Access Revision for final term Pre final Paper
16
31, 32
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