BITM Introduction to Computing and Information Technology
Introduction to Computing and Information Technology
Subject Code: ITM 101
Course Title: Introduction to Computing and Information Technology
Course No: ITM 101
Nature of Course: Theory & Practical
Full Marks: 60
Pass Marks: 30
Credit Hours: 3
Course Description
Course Objective
Course Contents
| Course Contents | Teaching Methodology | Teaching Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Computer Fundamentals (5 Hrs.) | ||
| Definition, Characteristics and Application of computers | Lecture/Lab | |
| Generations and Classification (based on working mechanism and size) of Computer | ||
| Architecture, Von Neumann model | ||
| Introduction to Number Systems (binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal) and conversion | ||
| Data representation (ASCII, Unicode) | ||
| Unit 2: Hardware & Peripherals (8 Hrs.) | ||
| Introduction to Hardware | Lecture/Lab | |
| CPU, Components of CPU | ||
| Primary memory and its Types (Registers, Cache Memory, ROM and its types, RAM and its types) | ||
| Secondary storage (Hard Disk Drives, Magnetic Tapes, Optical disc, SSDs, USB Flash Drives and Memory Cards) | ||
| Memory hierarchy | ||
| System Buses and its type | ||
| Input devices (Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Microphone, Webcam, Joystick, Touch panel) | ||
| Output devices (Monitor (CRT, LCD, LED, Plasma), Printer (Impact (Dot Matrix) and Non-Impact (Ink Jet and Laser)), Speakers) | ||
| Motherboards (Definition and functions) | ||
| Unit 3: Software (6 Hrs.) | ||
| Introduction to Software, Types of Software (System, Application, and Utility Software) | Lecture/Lab | |
| Introduction to Operating Systems | ||
| Function of and Types (On the basic of User interface, Function and Number of Users) of Operating System | ||
| Open-source vs proprietary software | ||
| Programming languages (machine level, Assembly level and High Level), Scripting Language (Server and client side), Language Translator (assembler, compiler, interpreter) | ||
| Unit 4: Fundamental concept of Data Management (4 Hrs.) | ||
| Introduction to Data and Information (Concept of data, information, and knowledge) | Lecture/Lab | |
| Data representation and file organization | ||
| Database | ||
| Database approach vs. file-based system | ||
| DBMS, Components of DBMS, Data models (Introduction to Hierarchical, Network, Relational, and Object-Oriented) | ||
| Introduction to Data Processing, Steps of Data processing (Data collection, Data preparation, Data input, Data processing, Data output, Data storage) | ||
| Unit 5: Networking & Internet (7 Hrs.) | ||
| Network fundamentals (Definition of a Network, Purpose of Networking, Uses of Networking, Advantages and disadvantages of Networking), Components of Network | Lecture/Lab | |
| Transmission Media (Introduction to Guided and Unguided media) | ||
| Network Topologies (Bus, Ring, Star, Mesh and Hybrid) | ||
| Types of Networks (Based on size and architecture), Overview of OSI and TCP/IP model | ||
| Protocols (Introduction to IP, HTTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, FTP, Telnet, SSL, HTTPS) | ||
| IP address (Introduction of IPV4 and IPV6) | ||
| Introduction to WWW and DNS | ||
| Internet, Intranet, Extranet | ||
| Web pages and Websites | ||
| Search Engines | ||
| Introduction to E-commerce, E-governance, Digital Marketing and Social Media | ||
| Censorship and privacy issues | ||
| Unit 6: Multimedia (3 Hrs.) | ||
| Introduction to Multimedia (Definition, Characteristics and Importance) | Lecture/Lab | |
| Multimedia Applications | ||
| Elements of a multimedia (Text, Image, Audio, Video and Animation) | ||
| Image File Format (TIFF, JPEG, GIF, PNG) | ||
| Unit 7: Introduction to IT & Information Systems (3 Hrs.) | ||
| Definition and concept of IT | Lecture/Lab | |
| Components of IT | ||
| Importance of IT in modern society | ||
| Role of IT in communication, education, business, and government | ||
| Definition and concept of Information System (IS) | ||
| Relationship between IT and IS | ||
| Types of Information Systems (TPS, MIS, DSS, ESS) | ||
| Role of IS in business decision-making | ||
| Unit 8: Cybersecurity (4 Hrs.) | ||
| Computer Crime | Lecture/Lab | |
| Malware (Virus, Worm, Trojan, spyware, ransomware, adware) | ||
| Type of attack (Interception, Interruption, Modification and Fabrication) | ||
| Antivirus and Anti-malware | ||
| Hacking and Cracking | ||
| Software Piracy and Anti-Piracy | ||
| Security goal (CIA Triad) | ||
| Basic of cryptography (Encryption and Decryption) | ||
| Introduction to Firewall and its application | ||
| Introduction and need of Cyber law | ||
| Unit 9: IT Ethics (3 Hrs.) | ||
| Intellectual Property (Copyright, Patient, Trade Secrets) | Lecture/Lab | |
| Intellectual Property Issues (Plagiarism, Reverse Engineering) | ||
| IT ethics, professional codes of conduct | ||
| Ethics in Information Technology | ||
| Encouraging Ethical Use of IT Resources among Users | ||
| Ethical Hacking | ||
| Unit 10: Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation (5 Hrs.) | ||
| Overview of: AI, Machine Learning, Blockchain, VR/AR | Lecture/Lab | |
| Cloud Computing, Green Computing | ||
| Digital entrepreneurship | ||
| Emerging Trends in Data Management | ||
| Big Data and data analytics basics | ||
| Cloud-based data storage and management | ||
| Data governance | ||
| Data warehouses, data mining, cloud databases | ||
| Hybrid Storage: (Solid-State Hybrid Drives) | ||
| IoT and Its integration in business | ||
| Smart City |
Text Books
1. Turban, E., Pollard, C., & Wood, G. (2018). Information technology for management. Wiley.
2. Norton, P. (2008). Introduction to computers. Tata McGraw-Hill.
3. Morley, D., & Parker Charles (2015). Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive 15th Edition. Cengage Learning.
4. Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2012). Management information systems. Person education.
5. Laudon, K. C., & Traver, C. G. (2016). E-commerce: Business, technology, society. Pearson.
Lab Works
Laboratory / Practical Component 16 LHs
Hands-on exercises with Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Navigate the Word interface and manage documents (create, save, format).
Type, copy, paste, and format text.
Adjust document layout (margins, orientation, headers/footers, page numbers).
Create and format tables, insert images, shapes, charts, hyperlinks, and symbols.
Apply styles, themes, and templates.
Use reviewing tools (spell check, track changes, comments).
Generate a Table of Contents.
Apply all these features in creating reports, letters, and formatted documents.
Microsoft Excel
Navigate the spreadsheet interface, workbooks, and worksheets.
Enter and manage data efficiently.
Format cells and work with numbers, text, and dates.
Apply basic formulas: SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX.
Use advanced functions: IF, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF, CONCATENATE, AND, OR, IFAND, IFOR
Visualize data using charts and conditional formatting.
Sort, filter, and organize data using tables.
Apply practical exercises like preparing budgets, sales reports, Marksheet, etc.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Create and design slides using layouts, themes, and design principles.
Add and format text, images, charts, SmartArt, tables, and Hyperlink.
Enhance presentations with animations, transitions, and multimedia (audio/video).
Apply techniques for effective presentations and collaboration.
Export slides and presentations.
Complete practical exercises by creating full presentations.