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Introduction to Information & Communication Technologies

Course Objectives:
The course introduces students to information and communication technologies and their application
in the workplace. Students will get basic understanding of computer software, hardware, and
associated technologies. They will also learn how computers are used in the workplace, how
communications systems can help boost productivity, and how the Internet technologies can influence
the workplace.
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Computers: Data and Information, Information Processing Cycle, the
Components of a Computer, Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers. Networks and the
Internet. Computer Software, Categories of Computers, Elements of an Information System, Examples
of Computer Usage, Computer Applications in Society [Ch. 1].
2. The Internet and World Wide Web: Key Concepts of the Internet, Evolution of the Internet, The
World Wide Web, E-Commerce, Other Internet Services, Netiquette [Ch. 2].
3. Application Software: Business Software, Graphics and Multimedia Software, Software for Home,
Personal, and Educational Use, Web Applications, Application Software for Communications. [Ch. 3]
4. The System Unit: Processor, Data Representation, Memory, Expansion Slots and Adapter Cards,
Ports and Connectors, Buses, Bays, Power Supply. [Ch. 4]
5. Input Devices: What Is Input? What Are Input Devices? The Keyboard, Pointing Devices, Mouse,
Other Pointing Devices, Touch Screens and Touch-Sensitive Pads, Pen Input, Other Input for Smart
Phones, Game Controllers, Digital Cameras, Voice Input, Video Input, Scanners and Reading Devices,
Biometric Input, Terminals, Putting It All Together, Input Devices for Physically Challenged Users.
[Ch. 5]
6. Output Devices: What is Output? Display Devices, Printers, Speakers, Headphones, and Earbuds,
Other Output Devices. [Ch. 6]
7. Storage: Hard Disks, Flash Memory Storage, Cloud Storage, Optical Discs, Other Types of Storage.
[Ch. 7]
8. System Software: Operating Systems, Operating System Functions, Types of Operating Systems,
Stand-Alone Operating Systems, Server Operating Systems, Embedded Operating Systems, Utility
Programs [Ch. 8]
9. Communications: Uses of Computer Communications, Networks, Network Communications
Standards, Communications Software, Communications over the Telephone Network,
Communications Devices, Home Networks, Communications Channel, Physical Transmission Media,
Wireless Transmission Media. [Ch. 9]
10. Databases: Data, and Information, The Hierarchy of Data, Maintaining Data, File Processing
Versus Databases, Database Management Systems, Relational, Object-Oriented, and
Multidimensional Databases, Web Databases, Database Administration
11. Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy: Computer Security Risks, Internet and
Network Attacks, Unauthorized Access and Use, Hardware Theft and Vandalism, Software Theft,
Information Theft, System Failure, Backing Up, Wireless Security, Health Concerns of Computer Use,
Ethics and Society
Textbook(s):
Discovering Computers by Gary B. Shelly & Misty E. Vermaat, Course Technology; Latest Edition.

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