To acquaint the students with the basic concepts of Information and Communication Technology.
Data and Information, Type of Data, Information System, Computer Based Information System. History and Generations of Computer, Type of Computers, Block Diagram of a Computer, Description of Different Parts of a Computer System.
Data Representation: Number Systems (Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal), Computer Arithmetic, ‘+’, ‘-‘, ‘*’,’/’. Signed and Unsigned Number Representation in Binary Form, Code: BCD, ASCII, Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code, Excess-3, Gray Code, Error Detecting and Error Correcting Codes.
Types of Software: System Software, Application Software, Proprietary Software, Freeware Software, Public Domain Software, Open Source Software, Simulation Software, and Mobile Applications. Introduction to Text Editors, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, Presentation and Database Software.
Definition of Computer Network, Type of Networks: Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN). Network Topologies: Bus, Tree, Star, Mesh, Hybrid. Ethernet, Bluetooth, Mobile Networking. Difference between Intranet and Internet, Types of Internet Connections- Dial Up, DSL, Broadband, VSAT, WiFi, 3G, 4G. Introduction to WWW, HTML, Web Page and its elements, hyperlinks, Web Applications, Web Browsers, Web Browser Helper Applications, Web Servers.
Internet Services: Web Site, Web Portals, Blogs, Search Engines, Newsgroup, Email. Introduction to Protocols: SMTP, POP, Telnet, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS.
Social Media Websites: Pros and Cons.
Content Management System: need and its types.
Data Warehouse: introduction and its significance.
Introduction to E-Commerce Models and M-Commerce, E-Learning, E-Governance, E-Banking and M-Banking, E-Business Model – E-Marketing, E-Locker, Digital Signature, Modes of Online Payment and Security Options.
Introduction to Cloud Computing:- Concept, Cloud Types-IAAS, SAAS, PAAS, Services and Applications, Introduction to Cloud Services like Google Drive.
Computer Security, Cyber Laws and Creative Commons License
Computer Security: Introduction to Computer Viruses, Malicious Software, Antivirus, Anti-Spyware Software, Firewall, Browser Hijack, Hacking.
Introduction to Creative Commons License and its types.
Cyber Laws: Introduction to Cyber Laws, Cyber Crime, Cyber Contract, Cyber Privacy, Introduction to IT Act Clause 66.
Introduction and History of Intellectual Property Right (IPR)
Concept and Kinds. Economic Importance. IPR in India and World: TRIPS, WIPO.
Copyrights: Introduction, Works protected under copyright law, Rights, Transfer of Copyright, Infringement and Remedies.
Patents: Objectives, Rights, Patent Act 1970 and its Amendments. Patentability, Non Patentable Subjects, Procedure of Obtaining Patents, Working of Patents. Infringement and Remedies.
Computer Software and Intellectual Property, Database and Data Protection, Protection of Semi-Conductor Chips, Domain Name Protection.