University of Engineering and Technology Lahore

Section Course Outline Report

Department: Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research Printed Date: June 13, 2023
Section Course Detail
Semester FALL 2022
Department Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research
Section A
Subject Title CS-101 Computing Fundamentals
Subject Domain Non-Engineering
Subject Knowledge Computing
Contact nauman.babar@uet.edu.pk

Measureable Student Learning Outcomes

CLOs Description PLOs Domain Domain Level Assessments
To understand the problem solving
CLO1 concepts / approaches / models within PLO02 Cognitive 2. Understand Quiz 1,Mid Term
the domain of the computers
Explain the concepts of software
CLO2 engineering, data structures, operating PLO01 Cognitive 2. Understand Quiz 2,Final Term
system, computer networks and
Class Timings
TUE - 1,2, - AJ Bari Class Room

Grading Policy
Quiz 1 15.0
Mid Term 30.0
Quiz 2 15.0
Final Term 40.0
Section Content
Week CLO's
Topics
(Lec)
Digital World
> Explain and give examples of digital technologies
week1 > Discuss the advantages of using computers CLO1
> Briefly explain the computing process
> Distinguish between computers and computer systems
> Identify the components of a computer system
> Describe the categories of computers
> Differentiate between wired and wireless computing

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Section Course Outline Report
Department: Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research Printed Date: June 13, 2023
Section Content
Week CLO's
Topics
(Lec)
Input and Processing
> Define the terms input and processing
week2 > Categorize input devices for personal computers and explain their functions CLO1
> Identify the main components of the system unit and explain their functions
> Explain the four basic operations of a machine cycle
> Describe the different types of computer memory and their functions
> Discuss the importance of expanding a computer’s capabilities and explain
how it can be accomplished
Output and Storage
> Define output, and describe hard copy, soft copy, and the different types of
week3 output CLO1
> Explain the difference between an output device and output media
> Identify the major types of monitor technologies and how they function
> Describe the various types of printers, their printing processes, and the types
of printing jobs they are commonly used for
> Identify the less common types of output devices and their uses
> Explain the types of storage media, how they operate, and how data or
information is stored on them
System Software
> Define software and identify the three principal types of system software
week4 > Explain the concept of an operating system and identify its main functions CLO2
> Identify the differences between command-line interfaces and graphical user
interfaces (GUIs)
> Differentiate PC, server, and handheld device operating systems
> Describe the different types of utility programs and their functions
> Explain language translators and describe the primary difference between
compilers and interpreters
Application Software
> Define application software and provide examples of the different kinds of
week5 tasks it can be used for CLO2
> Differentiate between the four major types of application software
> Describe the activities that productivity software supports
> Identify examples of software that are used in the household
> Describe the different types of graphics and multimedia software
> Explain how communications software is used
Telecommunications and Networks
> Explain the role of telecommunications in the operations of networks and the
week6 Internet CLO2
> Describe the characteristics of data transmission
> Identify the types of wired and wireless media and explain how they are used
> Compare the major network classifications and discuss their functions
> Define network topology and discuss the four principal types
> Describe communications protocols and explain their functions in data
communications
The Internet and the World Wide Web
> Describe the range of activities made possible by the Internet
week7 > Explain how to connect to the Internet CLO1
> Discuss the different elements that are involved in navigating the Internet
> Describe how information is found on the Internet
> Discuss some of the newer Internet applications

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Department: Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research Printed Date: June 13, 2023
Section Content
Week CLO's
Topics
(Lec)

> Analyze the behavior of the Internet community

week8 Midterm Exam CLO1

Security Issues and Strategies

> Identify the major security risks associated with networking
week9 > Classify computer viruses and explain how each type works CLO2
> Identify hardware and software security risks
> Discuss effective security strategies
Database and Information Management
> Explain how databases work and identify their basic structural elements
week10 > Identify some common information systems that use databases CLO2
> Describe the elements of a database management system (DBMS) and their
functions
> Discuss the different database classifications
> Explain how databases are designed
> Differentiate among methods of data processing
> Describe the areas of responsibility for a database administrator
Information Systems
> Define information systems
week11 > Explain why information systems are so widely used CLO2
> Identify the components of an information system
> Classify different types of information systems
> Discuss the steps in developing new information systems
Electronic Commerce
> Define electronic commerce and describe the two major types
week12 > Describe three common online shopping venues and how to shop securely CLO1
> Discuss the major transaction payment methods and security technologies
> Explain the process of establishing an e-tailer Web site
> Define business-to-business e-commerce and explain its growing importance
in the business world
> Relate the significance of the supply chain concept to business-to-business e-
commerce
> Identify technologies that facilitate business-to-business interaction
Programming Concepts and Languages
> Define programming and describe the four classic programming elements
week13 > Distinguish between low-level and high-level programming languages and CLO1
discuss the different language generations
> Describe the divide-and-conquer approach and identify the standard problem-
solving steps
> Explain the common types of programming errors
> Discuss the different phases of the software development life cycle
> Identify the major programming languages and discuss their features

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 University of Engineering and Technology Lahore
Section Course Outline Report
Department: Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research Printed Date: June 13, 2023
Section Content
Week CLO's
Topics
(Lec)
Multimedia and Artificial Intelligence
> Define multimedia and identify the main types of information elements
week14 it includes CLO1
> Compare the different digital formats used for images, sound, and video
> Discuss the effect of digital media on Web page development and on the
movie and music industries
> Describe the process for creating a multimedia work and compare the various
applications
> Classify the main types of artificial intelligence systems and discuss
Computer Ethics
> Define computer ethics and discuss why this new area of applied ethics is
week15 necessary today CLO1
> Identify at least four privacy protection issues and explain some of the
solutions currently proposed
> Discuss major property protection issues and ways they may be resolved
> Identify computer-related personal and social issues, including the digital
divide, and explain some possible solutions
> Explain why personal ethical
Information Technology Careers
> Identify career opportunities in Information Technology (IT)
week16 > Describe college degree programs CLO1
> Classify industry certificate programs
> Characterize the IT workplace
> Understand ergonomics and health considerations

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