University of Gujrat.

Faculty of CS & IT
Title
Code Credit hours Prerequisite Follow Up Objective

Introduction to Computers
IT-101 3 None IT-102 To introduce the students with -Computers and their Applications. Uses of Computer, Major components of a computer. -Office automation tools like Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and usage of Internet. -Windows XP including installation and trouble shooting. By studying this subject the students will be able to make their Reports,Applications,and Slides and perform their calculations and also troubleshoot their problems. D-Discovering Computers 2009 by Shelly Cashman Any Book on Microsoft Office 2010 licensed Internet Faculty of CS/IT

Text Book Reference Book/s Resource Person

Week
1

Lectures
1

Topics

Source
Lecture Slides+ internet

Introduction:
What is system, Subsystems ,what is computer, it need ,its usage regarding to relevant degree to whom this course will be thought advantages and disadvantages of its in real life. Introduction to Computer, Types of Computer, Classification of Computer, Generations of computers.

Primary Components of Computer, (input, Output, Storage)

Hardwares: working of hard disk ,Busses ,sockets ,circuits ,mother board,
RAM ,ROM, Cash ,Chips, Cards,(VGS, Sound, Modem) user communication with computer, GUI interface ,CD,DVD, USB,

Lecture Slides+ internet

Input Devices, Output Devices

Keyboard and its types, Source Data Entry Devices, Pointing Devices and its types, printers and its types ,Screens and its types

Lecture Slides+ internet

Memory and storage:

4 3 5 Difference Between Memory and storage, types of memory devices and storage devices Quiz (Lecture 1,2,3)+assignments (Specification of their personal computer)

Software:
Definition, types of software (system and application) complete and details description about all types with examples for each. (OS ,Drivers ,Utility software, Application software) Shareware, freeware, licenses, key generator)

Lecture Slides+ internet

Viruses :
Types of viruses tools for security tips for security, reasons of its speared.

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Windows XP/win 7/win8 (Environment, Installation )

Windows XP Environment ,icons ,menu bar, taskbar, drives, desktop management, Installation of Windows XP/win7/win8 Configure Manage and troubleshooting to Drives Practical Assignment about Lecture 6

Practical

7 8

Communication, Telecommunication.
Definition types ,Method of transferring message

Lecture Slides+ internet

Network:
Definition ,Types of Network(PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN) 5 9

Internet:
Working Introduction, Evolution & history of internet, Basic internet terms, Wired and Wireless. Difference between wired and wireless Tools and techniques for both Working. Website types ,domains name, Browsers, Search engines, IP address E-mail, Instant Messaging, Telnet & FTP, Social Networks, Blogs, Books, wikis, Content streaming, shopping on Web, Distance Learning Assignments and practical about internet lecture Pre MID term paper Test from Lecture 1 to 10

Lecture Slides+ internet

10

Lecture Slides+ internet

11 12

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MID Term Paper

Word Processors:
Introduction to MS-Word, Objectives of MS-Word, Usages and Benefits. A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs. File Menu, Insert. Practical

15

Word Processors:
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs Page layout, References

Practical

16

Word Processors:
A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs Mailing, Review, views

Practical

17

Word Processors:
Practice + practical assignments for formatting and documentation.

Practical

10

19

Presentations (MS-Power Point)

Introduction to Power Point,
Power Point Presentation , Creating a new blank Presentation

Practical

20

Presentations (MS-Power Point)

A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs File ,Insert ,transaction ,Animation (slide, text) Presentations Types, Different Views, Text and Clip arts, Organization Charts, Inserting and deleting Slides, Practice.

Practical

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21

Presentations (MS-Power Point) Design Animation

A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs Picture and Backgrounds , Drawing Toolbar, Grouping and ungrouping, resizing

Practical

22

Presentations (MS-Power Point)

Color Schemes, Navigating a slide show, Slide transitions, Slide timings, Animations .

Practical

12

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Presentations (MS-Power Point)

Practical Assignments

Practical

Spreadsheets (MS-Excel):
Introduction to MS-Word, Objectives of MS-Word, Usages and Benefits. A complete practice of toolbar ribbons following tabs. File Menu ,Insert , Mailing, Review, views

13

25 26

Spreadsheets (MS-Excel):
Page layout, References,

Practical Practical Practical Practical Practical Practical Practical

Spreadsheets (MS-Excel):
Using Excel Formulas Data , View ,Review

14

27 28

Spreadsheets (MS-Excel):
Practical Class

Spreadsheets (MS-Excel):
Practical Assignments

15

29 30

MS ACCESS:
Introduction to MS Access Revision for final term Pre final Paper

16

31, 32

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