CS-1104

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

Course ID
Department
Software Engineering
Campus
Chella Campus
Level
Undergraduate
Semester
1st
Credit
2 + 1
Method
Lecture + Lab

Course Outlines:

Introducing Computer Systems: Basic Definitions:

Computer and Communication Technology

The applications of ICT – particularly for Engineers

Basic Operations and Components of a Generic Computer System:

Basic operations: Input, Processing, Output, Storage Basic components:Hardware, Software, Data, Users

Types of storage devices

Processing Data:

Transforming data into information

How computers represent and process data

Processing Devices

CPU architectures

The Internet:

The Internet and the World Wide Web- browsers, HTML

URLs/ How DNS works

Email and other programs

Introduction to Embedded Systems:

What is an Embedded System

Applications

Components

Programming Languages

Popular Development Platforms

Networking Basics:

Uses of networks

Common types of networks (LAN, WAN, MAN etc.)

Introduction to OSI Model

Future of Networks

Database Management:

Hierarchy of Data

Maintaining Data

Database Management Systems

ICT in Education:

Future Trends in ICT:

Final Presentations:

Tools / Software Requirement:

Microsoft Office, Windows, Virtual Box, Netbeans

Course Learning Outcomes

Compose and comprehend English in advance way

Follow English language rules and skills to use it in professional life

Ability to plan and write advance and technical Report

Teaching Methodology (Proposed as applicable):

Lectures (audio/video aids), Written Assignments/ Quizzes, Tutorials, Case Studies relevant to engineering disciplines, Semester Project, Guest Speaker, Industrial/ Field Visits, Group discussion, Report Writing

Assessment:

Mid Term, Report writing/ Presentation, Assignments, Project Report, Quizzes, Final Term

Suggested Books:

“Introduction to Computers”, Peter Norton, latest Edition, McGraw-Hill”.

“Computing Essentials”, Timothy O’Leary and Linda O’Leary, latest edition,
McGraw-Hill

Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computers & Communications”, Williams Sawyer, latest Edition, McGraw-Hill

“Discovering Computers, Complete: Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World. Cengage Learning” Shelly GB, Vermaat ME, latest Edition.

There are 133 total credit hours to complete the Software Engineering degree.