Course Title: Introduction to Information Technology

Course No. : ICT Ed 411 Nature of Course: Theoretical + Practical

Level: B.Ed. Credit Hours: 3 (2T+1P)
Semester: First Teaching Hours: 80 (32T+48P)

1. Course Description
This course aims to provide the students with the foundation knowledge of contemporary Information
Technology areas, software, applications and job skills required to enter the IT market. It covers a broad
range of introduction of Information Technology concepts, operating system, and office automation tools
such as word processor, spreadsheet, database and presentation. It also covers the telecommunication and
computer network, internet, email, web and ethical issues in information technology.

2. Course Objectives
Following are the general objective of this course:
 To familiarize the students with computer and its applications in the relevant fields
 To enhance the skill of students in Information Communication and Technology (ICT) uses and
operating system
 To make the students competent in office automation system application.
 To enable the students to use Internet and www
 To make the students knowledgeable about telecommunication industries.
 To make the students able to use computer system in a safe and secure way

3. Specific Objectives and Contents

Specific Objectives Contents
 State scope and importance of IT Unit 1 : Fundamentals of Computer (12)
 Differentiate a system from computer 1.1 Scope of IT and its importance
system in terms of characteristics, 1.2 Computer system concepts, characteristics, capabilities and
capabilities and limitations limitations
 Identify the types of computers and 1.3 Generations of computers
memory devices used in different 1.4 Types of computers
generation 1.5 Personal computer (PCs)
 Illustrate configurations and 1.5.1 Configurations of PCs
specifications of PCs 1.5.2 PCs specifications.
 State computer system architecture 1.6 Computer system architecture
 Identify basic components of a 1.7 Basic components of a computer system
computer system 1.7.1 Input devices
 Distinguish between primary and 1.7.2 Output devices
secondary memories along the 1.7.3 CPU and its components
dimension of speed, cost and capacity. 1.7.4 Memory: RAM, ROM, EPROM, PROM
1.7.5 Secondary storage device
Lab Work
 Demonstration of PC components
 Prepared specification of PC system
 Explain concept of software along with Unit 2 : Computer Software and Classification (8)
its need 2.1 Software and its need
 Differentiate main categories of 2.2 Types of software
computer software. 2.3.1 System Software
 Explore the importance of programming  System, Utility Program
 languages in software development.  Programming languages
 Analyze the trends of new software and  Assemblers
mobile computing.  Compilers
 List all the major operating system  Interpreter
 Illustrate file allocation table 2.3.2 Application Software
 Describe window operating system 2.3 Programming languages machine, assembly, high Level, 4GL
 Perform the window based operating 2.4 Trends in software
system 2.5 Introduction to Disk Operating System: internal and external
commands
2.6 File Allocation Table (FAT & FAT 32)
2.7 Introduction to Window Operating System
2.7.1 GUI environments
2.7.2 Working with Files & Folders
2.7.3 Working with windows application programs
2.7.4 Customizing the taskbar and desktops
2.7.5 Customizing windows
2.7.6 Use of accessories.
2.7.7 Working with control panel
2.8 Mobile Computing
Lab work
 Performing 2.7 activities using window based operating
system
 Demonstration of the mobile operating system
 Execute word processor by identifying Unit 3: Office Automation Software (20)
basic word processing tools 3.1 Word processor
 Identify special features commonly 3.1.1 Characteristics of word processor
found in modern word processor such as 3.1.2 Creating and formatting documents
editing, formatting, mail merging etc. 3.1.3 Managing page numbers, header and footer
 Execute some financial tools such as 3.1.4 Proofing a document
spreadsheet. 3.1.5 Inserting citation in APA and table of contents
 Differentiate the terms worksheet and 3.1.6 Inserting objects from other applications
spreadsheet. 3.1.7 Mail merge
 List the types of data analysis tools 3.1.8 Printing documents
commonly found in spreadsheet and 3.2 Spreadsheet Application
describe their uses. 3.2.1 Characteristics of Spreadsheet
 Execute presentation program. 3.2.2 Creating, formatting and printing worksheets.
 Create and format slides. 3.2.3 Financial and statistical Functions in Excel
 Design and animate the slide 3.2.4 Creating, formatting and printing graphs
3.3 Presentation Application
3.3.1 Characteristics of presentation
3.3.2 Creating and save presentations
3.3.3 Applying template
3.3.4 Design slides.
3.3.5 Animation on slide
3.3.6 Inserting hyperlink, slide number, date and time
3.3.7 Slide Transactions
3.3.8 Master Slides
3.3.9 Slides printing
Lab Work
 Performing the word processing activities using office
automation software like MS Word
  Performing the spread sheet activities using Office
automation software like MS Excel
 Performing the presentation activities using Office
automation software like MS Power Point
 Clarify number system in computing. Unit 4: Number System and Their Conversion (4)
 Give examples to illustrate number 4.1 Introduction of Number System
system and conversion 4.2 Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal Number System and
 Calculate in binary Conversion
4.2 Calculation in Binary – addition, subtraction
 Describe computer network and its UNIT 5: Telecommunication and Computer Network (8)
types 5.1 Introduction of computer network
 Identify topologies commonly used in 5.2 Types of network - LAN, WAN, MAN
networks. 5.3 Topologies of LAN - Ring, Bus, Star, Mesh and Tree
 Describe communication channels and topologies
types of network connections 5.4 Communication Channels - Twisted, Coaxial, and Fiber Optic
 Illustrate different network components. 5.5 Components of LAN - Media, NIC, Bridges, HUB, Routers,
 Explain the importance of Repeater and Gateways.
telecommunication systems in Nepal 5.6 Introduction to telecommunication.
 State internet services and convergence 5.7 Telecommunication systems in Nepal.
of technologies. 5.8 Internet services and convergence of technologies.
 Explain database and its types UNIT 6 : Database Management System (14)
 Illustrate database management system 6.1 Introduction to database
and its applications 6.2 Types of database
 List out the DBMS software 6.3 Database Management System (DBMS)
 Create a data base with table, 6.4 Application of DBMS
relationships, queries, form, report and Lab Work
macro.  Creating database using DBMS software like MS Access
 Creating tables with its properties
 Creating relation between two or more tables
 Creating form
 Creating queries
 Creating reports
 Creating macro
 Explain evolution of internet and world Unit 7 : Internet Web and Emerging Technology (10)
wide web 7.1 Internet and Its Evolution
 Distinguish between internet, intranet 7.2 World Wide Web
and extranet 7.3 Internet, Intranets and Extranet
 Demonstrate the use of web technology 7.4 Search Engine and Web Browser
 Describe social media and e-mail 7.5 Social Media
services 7.6 e-Mail Services
 Explain cloud, green and virtual 7.7 Web 2.0
computing 7.8 Cloud Computing
 State different e-Services 7.9 Green Computing
 Surf web sites, use search engine, create 7.10 Virtual Computing
e-mail and use social media 7.11 e-Services
7.11.1 e-Commerce
7.11.2 e-learning
7.11.3 e-Health
7.11.4 e-Government
7.11.5 e-Library
 Lab work
 Surfing web sites
 Using Search engine
 Creating Email
 Using social media
 Define computer virus and threats UNIT 8 : Security and Ethical Challenges (4)
 Explain the ways of protecting 8.1 Computer Virus and threats
computer virus 8.2 Protection from computer virus
 Identify the security and ethical issues 8.3 Security and Ethical issues in Information Technology
in IT. 8.4 Computer crime
 State computer crime 8.5 Piracy issues and intellectual property
 Define privacy and intellectual property Lab Work
 Install antivirus and scan computer  Installing antivirus and scan computer system
system

Note: The figures in the parentheses indicate the approximate teaching hours for the respective units.

4. Instructional Techniques
The instructional techniques for this course are divided into two groups. First group consists of
general instructional techniques applicable to most of the units. The second group consists of specific
instructional techniques applicable to particular units.

4.1 General Instructional Techniques

Reading materials will be provided to students in each unit. Lecture preferably with the use of multi-
media projector, demonstration, practical classes, discussion, and brain storming are used in all units.

4.2 Specific Instructional Techniques

Demonstration is an essential instructional technique for all units in this course during
teaching-learning process. Specifically, demonstration with practical works will be
specific instructional technique in this course. The details of suggested instructional
techniques are presented below:

Units Activities
Unit 2:
 Demonstration by the teacher on different types of operation system
For Window Operating
(Working with files & folders, working with windows application
System
programs, customizing the taskbar and desktops, customizing windows,
use of accessories and working with control panel)
 Individual lab work of those operation system by each student
 Monitoring of students' work by reaching each student and providing
feedback for improvement
 Presentation by students followed by peers' comments and teacher's
feedback
Unit 3: For Word
 Demonstration by the teacher on word processing
Processing
- Formatting text
- editing document
- tab setting,
- paragraph alignment
- inserting table and objects
 - managing table of contents, page setup, proof reading the document
 Lab work in pairs in a task assigned by the teacher using word
processing
 Monitoring of students' work by reaching each pair and providing
feedback for improvement
 Presentation by students followed by peers' comments and teacher's
feedback
Unit 3: For Spread Sheet
Spread Sheet
 Demonstration by the teacher on spread sheet
- Naming cell and cell range, use of formula and different types of
functions
- Inserting chart and objects
- Renaming worksheet and workbook
- Handling cell formatting such as alignment, numbers, currency, font
colour, merger and centre
- Applying autofill features to customise tasks
- Design a bill of supermarket, mark sheet of school and college,
mark ledger book, line graph, column chart, pie chart, 3D view chart
using title, Axis, Gridlines, Legend, Data level and data table
- Develop different types of tables
- Use different types of functions, Formulas and subtotals.
- Use colours, Font, Currency, Subtotal, Sort, Auto filter, etc.
 Lab work in pairs in different tasks assigned by the teacher
 Monitoring of students' work by reaching each pair and providing
feedback for improvement
 Presentation by students followed by peers' comments and teacher's
feedback
Unit 3: For  Demonstration by the teacher on presentation
Presentation Package package
- Create different types of presentation slides
- Apply a design temples
- Use formatting, Alignments, Bullet, Insert picture, Organization
charts, Word Art, Diagram Gallery display box, 3-D style, Rotating
objected. Create/types of charts and Data sheet. Chart with title,
Axis, Gridlines, Legend, Data labels and data table
- Insert the different types of custom animation and movie.
- Create different type of slides to use in the teaching and learning
process
 Individual lab work of those operation system by each student
 Monitoring of students' work by reaching each student and providing
feedback for improvement
 Presentation by students followed by peers' comments and teacher's
feedback
Unit 6: For Data  Demonstration by the teacher about creating and
Management System maintaining the database using MS-Access.
 Pair works to design a database using DDL and DML
commands for creating Students and staffs profile, Telephone Directory
Etc.
 Monitoring of students' work by reaching each pair
 and assist them to complete the assignment
 Presentation by students followed by peers'
comments and teacher's feedback
Unit 7: For E-Mail  Demonstration by the teacher on
- creating a mailing list for communicating students or teachers
- using e-mail to search to download and to send; to receive, to attach
file and to send copies of e-mail documents.
 Individual lab work of those operation system by each student
 Monitoring of students' work by reaching each student and providing
feedback for improvement
 Presentation by students followed by peers' comments and teacher's
feedback
Unit 7: For Internet  Demonstration by the teacher on searching the web site,
downloading the file, uploading the files, and creating a block
 Individual lab work of those operation system by each student
 Monitoring of students' work by reaching each student and providing
feedback for improvement
 Presentation by students followed by peers' comments and teacher's
feedback

5. Evaluation
Evaluation of students' performance is divided into parts: Internal assessment and internal and
external practical examination and theoretical examinations. The distribution of points is given
below:

Internal External Practical Semester Examination Total Points

Assessment Exam/Viva (Theoretical exam)
40 Points 20 Points 40 Points 100 Points
Note: Students must pass separately in internal assessment, external practical exam and semester
examination.

5.1 Internal Assessment (40 Points)

Internal assessment will be conducted by subject teacher based on following criteria:
1) Class Attendance 5 points
2) Learning activities and class performance 5 points
3) First assignment ( written assignment) 10 points
4) Second assignment (Case Study/project work with presentation ) 10 points
5) Terminal Examination 10 Points

Total 40 points
5.2 Semester Examination (40 Points)
Examination Division, Dean office will conduct final examination at the end of semester.
Objective question (Multiple choice questions 10 x 1 point) 10 Points
Short answer questions (6 questions x 5 marks) 30 Points

Total 40 points
 5.3 Practical Exam/Viva (20 Points)
Examination Division, Dean Office will conduct final practical examination at the end of
semester. Practical record book, practical written test, demonstration of practical activities
and viva are assessment indicators.

6. Recommended Books and References materials (including relevant published articles in

national and international journals)

Recommended Books:
Alexis Leon & Mathews Leon (2009). Fundamentals of Information Technology, 2/e. New Delhi.
Vikas Publishing House (unit 1-5)
Turban, R. R. (2014). Introduction To Infromation Technology. John Wiley and Sons (Asia) Pvt.
Ltd. (For unit 6 to unit 8)
References materials:
Sinha, P. K., & Sinha, P. (2007). Computer fundamentals: concepts, systems & applications. New
Delhi: BPB Publications.
Norton, P. (2006). Peter Norton's computing fundamentals. Boston, Mass: McGraw-Hill
Technology Education.
Morley, D. &. (2013). Understanding Computers Today and Tomorrow. Cangage Learning.
V. Rajaraman, Neeharika Adabala (2014).Fundamentals of Computers 6th Edition. New Delhi:
PHI
Cox, J., Lambert, J., & Frye, C. (2011). Microsoft Office Professional 2010 step by step.
Redmond, Wash: Microsoft.
Melton, B. (Ed.). (2013). Microsoft Office Professional 2013. Sebastopol, Calif: O’Reilly Media.
Melton, Beth, Dodge, Mark,(2013),Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 Step By Step, PHI
India.
Patrice-Anne Rutledge(2014),Office 2013 All-In-One Absolute Beginner's Guide
ISBN:9789332539372 , Pearson India