INTRODUCTION TO ICT

Paper Code: 
CBCA 101
Credits: 
3
Periods/week: 
3
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to

  1. To acquaint the students with the basic concepts of Information and Communication Technology.
  2. To possess technological literacy
  3. To learn the concepts related to IPR.

 

Learning Outcome (at course level)

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

CO 1 Explain the fundamentals of

computer system

CO 2 Learn Number System and Data Representation

CO 3 Characterize concepts related to Data Communication and Internet

CO 4 Comprehend the basics of E-Commerce and Cloud Computing

CO 5 Identify and summarize the concept of Computer Security, Cyber Laws, Creative Commons License and IPR related to IT

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation.

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Information & Software

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. 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.

9.00
Unit II: 
Introduction to Data Communication and Internet

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 transmission media. 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. Social Media Websites: Pros and Cons. Content Management System: need and its types. Data Warehouse: introduction and its significance.

9.00
Unit III: 
Introduction to E-Commerce and Cloud Computing

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.

9.00
Unit IV: 
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.

9.00
Unit V: 
Introduction to IT related IPR

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.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
  1. Norton Peter, “Introduction to Computers”, 6th Edition. TMH, 2006.
  2. P. K. Sinha & Priti Sinha, “Computer Fundamentals”, BPB Publications, 1992.
  3. M.L.Young, “Internet Complete Reference”, 2nd Edition, TMH Publishing Co. Ltd, 2002.
  4. Jiawei Han & Micheline Kamber, “Data Mining – Concepts & Techniques”, Morgan Kaufmann, 2006.
  5. Behrouz A. Forouzan, “Data Communication and Networking”, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2006.
REFERENCES: 
  1. Alexis Leon and Mathews Leon, “Internet for Everyone”, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
  2. Toby Velte, Anthony Velte, Robert C. Elsenpeter, “Cloud Computing: A Practical Approach”, McGraw Hill, 2010.
  3. V. Rajaraman, “Fundamentals of Computers”, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall India Pvt., Limited 2010.
  4. Mahapatra & Sinha, “Essentials of Information Technology”, Dhanpat Rai Publishing, 2002
Academic Year: 
2020-21
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