Introduction to Information Technology

Course Title: Introduction to Information Technology

Course No: BIT101

Nature of the Course: Theory + Lab

Semester: 1

Full Marks: 60 + 20 + 20

Pass Marks: 24 + 8 + 8

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course covers basic concepts of computers, computer hardware, memory, input/output devices, computer software, data representation, database, computer networks, internet, computer security and applications of IT.

Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to provide basic knowledge of fundamental concepts of computer system and Information Technology.

Course Contents

1. Introduction to Computer

4 hrs

1.1. Introduction of Computer

1.2. Characteristics of Computer

1.3. History of Computer

1.4. Generations of Computer

1.5. Digital and Analog Computers

1.6. Classification of Computer based on size

1.7. The Computer System

1.8. Application of Computers

2. Computer Hardware

8 hrs

2.1. Central Processing Unit

Components of CPU

Instruction Format

Instruction Set

Instruction Cycle

Microprocessor

Computer Bus

Components of Computer Cabinet (power supply, motherboard, memory chips, expansion slots, ports and interface, processor, cables and storage devices)

2.2. Computer Memory

Memory Representation

Memory Hierarchy

CPU Registers

Cache Memory

Primary Memory (RAM, ROM)

Secondary Memory (Magnetic Tape; Magnetic Disk; Optical Disk; Magneto-Optical Disk, Flash Memory Device)

Access Types of Storage Devices (sequential and direct)

2.3. Input and Output Devices

Input-Output Unit

Input Devices

Human Data Entry Devices

Source Data Entry Devices

Output Devices

I/O Port

I/O System

3. Computer Software

6 hrs

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Types of Software

3.3. System Software

3.4. Application Software

3.5. Operating System

Introduction

Objectives of Operating System

Types of OS

Functions of OS

Process Management

Memory Management

File Management

Device Management

Protection and Security

User Interface

Examples of Operating Systems

3.6. Device Drivers and Utility Software

3.7. Programming Languages

3.8. Language Translators: assembler, compiler

3.9. Software Licensing

3.10. Open Source Software

3.11. Case study: Unix Vs Windows

4. Data Representation

5 hrs

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Number System

4.3. Conversion from Decimal to Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal

4.4. Conversion of Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal to Decimal

4.5. Conversion of Binary to Octal, Hexadecimal

4.6. Conversion of Octal, Hexadecimal to Binary

4.7. Binary Arithmetic

5. Computer Networks and Internet Services

10 hrs

5 hrs

6.4. Database Management System

6.5. Database System Architectures

6.6. Data Models

6.7. Database Applications

6.8. Introduction to Data Warehousing, Data mining, and BigData

7. Computer Security

4 hrs

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Security Threat and Security Attack

7.3. Malicious Software

7.4. Security Mechanisms

Cryptography

Digital Signature

Firewall

Users Authentication

Intrusion Detection Systems

7.5. Security Awareness

7.6. Security Policy

8. Application and Impact of IT

3 hrs

8.1. Applications of IT

8.2. Impact of IT on Organization and individuals

8.3. Societal Impacts of IT

8.4. IT Strategic Planning

8.5. IT and Business Alignment

Laboratory Works

The laboratory work includes realizing hardware components of computer, using operating systems, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, Presentation Graphics, Database Management Systems, and Internet and its services.

1.Realizing Hardware Components of Computer
2.Using Operating Systems
3.Word Processors
4.Spreadsheets
5.Presentation Graphics
6.Database Management Systems
7.Internet and its Services

Text Books

1.Computer Fundamentals, Anita Goel, Pearson Education India

Reference Books

1.Introduction to Computers, Peter Norton, 7th Edition, McGraw Hill Education
2.Fundamentals of Information Technology, Leon and Leon
3.Computer Fundamental, Pradeep K. Sinha and Priti Sinha
4.Introduction to Information Technology, E. Turban
5.Information Technology for Management, E.Turban, C. Pollard, G. Wood, Wiley Publication
6.Information Technology for Management, Henry C. Lucas, Jr.

Notes:

This syllabus follows the official BIT curriculum of Tribhuvan University. In case of any doubt or revision, the university’s published syllabus shall be considered authoritative.

Computer & IT Fundamentals