Course Objectives:
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.
Course | Learning Outcome (at course level) | Learning and teaching strategies | Assessment Strategies | |
Course Code | Course Title | |||
25CBCA 101 |
Introduction to ICT (Theory) | CO1. Analyse the importance of number representation in computer systems. CO2. Evaluate the role of different software and their applications in industry. CO3. Examine the multifaceted nature of e-commerce and architectural principles of cloud computing. CO4. Analyse the significance of data communication and critically assess the implications of computer security and cyber laws in daily life. CO5. Examine various forms of IPRs and raise awareness about copyright and patents. CO6.Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction | Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments, Demonstration.
Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation. | Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation. |
Information & Data Representation:
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, Components of a Computer System. Data Representation: Number Systems and their conversions (Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal), Computer Arithmetic, ‘+’, ‘–’, ‘*’, ‘/’. Signed and Unsigned Number Representation in Binary Form, ASCII Code.
Types of Software: System Software, Application Software, Proprietary Software, Freeware Software, Public Domain Software, Open Source Software, Simulation Software.
Word Processing Software and its features, character formatting, paragraph formatting, Page formatting, Mail Merge, Spelling & Grammar checking.
Spreadsheet Software and its features, workbooks and worksheets, cell referencing (Relative, Absolute, Mixed), filling series, data sort, Functions- Date & Time, Maths, Text, Charts
Presentation Software: Presentation tips, components of slide, slide templates, master slide, presentation views, transition and animations.
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 Data Communication:
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. Computer Security and Cyber Laws:
Computer Security: Computer Viruses, Malicious Software, Antivirus, Anti-Spyware Software, Firewall, Hijack, Hacking.
Cyber Laws: Introduction to Cyber Laws, Cyber Crime, Introduction to IT Act Clause 66.
Introduction to IT related IPR:
Introduction to Intellectual Property Right (IPR), Economic Importance of IPR. 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.
ESSENTIAL READINGS:
1. Norton Peter, “Introduction to Computers”, 7th Edition. TMH, 2017.
2. P. K. Sinha & Priti Sinha, “Computer Fundamentals”, 6th Edition, BPB Publications, 2017.
3. M.L.Young, “Internet Complete Reference”, 2nd Edition”, TMH Publishing Co. Ltd, 2002.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. J. Simon, “Excel Data Analysis: Your Visual Blueprint for Creating and Analyzing Data, Charts and PivotTables”, Wiley, 3rd Edition 2011.
2. Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture,” Pearson Education India; 1st edition,1 January 2014.
3. V. Rajaraman, “Fundamentals of Computers”, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall India Pvt. Limited,2015.
4. Bing Liu,” Web Data Mining”, 2nd Edition, Springer, July 2011.
Links:
[1] https://csit.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/introduction-ict-9
[2] https://csit.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-26