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The course on Application of Information and Communication Technologies covers the role and impact of ICT in various sectors such as education, business, healthcare, and government. It includes evaluations through midterms, assignments, and a final exam, with an attendance policy requiring 85%. The document also outlines different types of computers, including supercomputers, mainframes, minicomputers, and microcomputers, detailing their applications and functionalities.

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The course on Application of Information and Communication Technologies covers the role and impact of ICT in various sectors such as education, business, healthcare, and government. It includes evaluations through midterms, assignments, and a final exam, with an attendance policy requiring 85%. The document also outlines different types of computers, including supercomputers, mainframes, minicomputers, and microcomputers, detailing their applications and functionalities.

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Application of Information and

Communication Technologies

Delivered By: Sahar Arooj


About the Course
Application of Information and Communication Technologies
• 3 credit hours (2+1)
• Pre-requisites: None
• Internal Evaluation (20%)
➢ Mid Term
➢ Assignments, Quizzes, Presentations, Class participation, Lab Evaluation.

• External Evaluation by GCUF (80%)


➢ Final Exam
➢ Lab Exam
Attendance Policy
➢ As per institute rules and regulation 85% is required.
➢ Attendance will be taken at any moment.
➢ No compensation for attendance.
Lecture Outline
1. What is Application of Information and Communication
Technologies?
2. What is computer?
3. Why Computers?
4. Impact On Society
5. Types of Computers
What is Application of Information and
Communication Technologies?

• Information and Communication


Technologies (ICT) encompass a wide range
of technologies used to manage and
communicate information.
• Their applications are vast some of
the application areas of computer are
banking, education, industries,
government, entertainments, hospitals,
data processing and also online education
etc.
What are Computers?
• A computer is a electronic machine that accepts data as input,
processes that data using programs, and outputs the processed data
as information.
• A computer is an electronic machine that has the capability of
performing computation and processing on the supplied data. It can
also store data as well as generated results
• A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of
instructions stored in its own memory.
Impact On Society

Computers Used in
• Education
• Business
• Industry
• Government
• HealthCare
• Communication
• Online education
Applications
Computers applications are vast and can be categorized across various sectors:
1.Education: E-learning platforms, online courses, and educational software
enhance learning experiences and accessibility.
2.Business: ICT tools like cloud computing, video conferencing, and project
management software improve collaboration, efficiency, and communication
within organizations.
3.Healthcare: Telemedicine, electronic health records, and health information
systems facilitate better patient care and data management.
4.Government: E-government services improve citizen access to information and
services, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
Applications
5.Finance: Online banking, mobile payment systems, and blockchain technology
streamline transactions and improve security.
6.Entertainment: Streaming services, social media, and gaming platforms utilize ICT
for content delivery and user engagement.
7.Transportation: GPS, traffic management systems, and ride-sharing apps enhance
navigation and logistics.
8.Agriculture: Precision farming tools, drones, and agricultural management
software optimize crop production and resource management.

• Computer transforms how we communicate, work, and interact with the world,
driving innovation and efficiency across all sectors.
Types of computers
• Super computers
• Main frame computers
• Minicomputers
• Microcomputers

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Super computers
• Super computers are the most powerful
computers and physically they are among
largest computers.
• These computers can process huge
amount of data , the fastest one can
compute more than one trillion
calculations per second.
• Mostly used where high level research is
being done .
• For example super computers have been
used in the mapping of human genome,
for casting of weather and modeling
complex processes like nuclear fission.
Main frame computers
• Main frame are large powerful systems.
• They can handle processing needs of thousands of users at a given time.
• In traditional main frame environment each user accesses the mainframe’s
resource through a device called terminal.
➢ Dumb terminal: which does not process or store data rather simply acts as a input /output
device.
➢ Intelligent terminal: which can perform some processing information.

• They are used in large organizations like insurance companies and banks, where
many people need to know same data frequently.

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Main Frame Computers
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Fig: Main frame Computers


Minicomputers
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• Released in 1960,s.
• Got their name form their size which is comparatively small.
• Midrange computers called so because their performance capabilities lie
between personal computers and mainframe computers.
• User can access a minicomputer through a standard PC.
• Less expensive and less powerful than mainframe or super computers
but more expensive and more powerful than personal computers.
• Used for scientific and engineering computations, business-transaction
processing, file handling, and database management, and are often now
referred to as small or midsize servers.
Mini Computers
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Fig: Minicomputers
Microcomputers
• Microcomputer is a standard desktop computer used at home and in business.
• These are meant to be used by only one person at a time.
• A personal computer can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage
activities by itself.
• Six types of personal computers include
➢ Desktop computers
➢ Workstations
➢ Notebook computers
➢ Tablet computers
➢ Handheld computers
➢ Smart phones

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Desktop computer

A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for regular use at a single location
on or near a desk or table due to its size and power requirements.
Workstations
• A workstation is a special computer designed for technical
or scientific applications.
• Primarily to be used by one person at a time, they are commonly
connected to a local area network and run multi-user operating
systems.
Notebook computers
Notebook computer, sometimes called a laptop computer, typically weighs less than 5
pounds and is 3 inches or less in thickness.
Tablet computers

• A tablet computer, commonly shortened to tablet, is a mobile device,


typically with a mobile operating system and touchscreen display, and
a rechargeable battery in a single, thin and flat package.
• Tablets, being computers, do what other personal computers do, but
lack some input/output (I/O) abilities.
Handheld computers
• A handheld PC, or H/PC for short, is a computer built around a form
factor which is significantly smaller than any standard laptop
computer
• Most handheld PCs use an operating system specifically designed for
mobile
Smart phones
• A Mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer.
• Typically having a touch screen interface, internet access, and an
operating system capable of running download apps.

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