What is ICT? Why study ICT? Course Details Administrative Details of Course Computer and Communication Technology Analog and Digital Computers

1. Course:
Introduction To Information
And Communication Technology
3.00 Credit Hours, Fall 2013,
Graduate Program
Instructor: Ms. Aisha Akram,
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2. Welcome
Please know the basic class rules to ensure
semester goes smoothly:
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Visit the Class website as frequently as possible as
all our communication will be through this mode
only,
Course outline is posted at the class site,
Student evaluation is based on the criteria
mentioned in the course outline. No Surprises to
Anyone. Remember Grades are Earned not Given.
Missed exams/Assignments/Quizzes ARE JUST
MISSED – NO MAKE UPS.
If sometime its not possible to attend the class,
inform the instructor in advance by email, SMS.
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3. Student Evaluation
 Grading Criteria:
Class Participation and Attendance
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b. 7 Quizzes + Group Based Activities (5 Best)
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c. 7 Assignments (5 Best)
08
d. Project/Paper + Presentation (End Semester)
05
e. Mid Term Examinations (total of two, 12.5 points each)
25
f. Final Exam
50
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Total Points
100
PLEASE NOTE: All exams are in class, close book.
NO MAKE UP EXAMS, NO MAKE UP QUIZZES/ASSIGNMENTS.
ONCE ANY GRADED ACTIVIY IS MISSED ITS GONE FOREVER.
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4. Lecture 01: Roadmap
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What is ICT?
Why study ICT?
Course Details
Administrative Details of Course
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Computer and Communication Technology
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Analog and Digital Computers
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5. Lecture 01: Roadmap
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Computers for Individual Users
Desktop Computers
Workstations
Notebook Computers
Tablet PCs
Handheld PCs
Smart Phones

6. Computer ?????
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7. Computer
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Electronic device
Converts data into information
Modern computers are digital
Two digits combine to make data
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Older computers were analog
A range of values made data
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8. Analog and Digital Computers
In this course our focus is on digital computers
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9. Categories Of Computers
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Desktop Computers
Workstations
Notebook computers
Tablet computers
Handheld computers
Smart phones
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10. Computers For Individual Use
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Desktop computers
The most common type of computer
Sits on the desk or floor
System Unit vertical or horizontal
Performs a variety of tasks
Can be work as server
or workstations
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11. Computers For Individual Use
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Workstations
Specialized computers
Optimized for science or graphics
More powerful than a desktop
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12. Computers For Individual Use
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Notebook computers
Mobile computers
Weighs between 2.5 and 9 pounds
About 8 ½ by 11 inches
Typically as powerful as a desktop
Can include a docking
station
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13. Docking Station?
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Docking Station?
A platform into which you can install
a portable computer. The docking station
typically contains slots for expansion
cards, bays for storage devices,
andconnectors for peripheral devices, such
as printers and monitors. Once inserted in a
docking station, the portable computer
essentially becomes adesktop model
computer.
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15. Computers For Individual Use
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Tablet computers
Newest development in
portable computers
Input is through
a pen
Run specialized versions
of office products
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16. Computers For Individual Use
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Handheld computers
Mobile Device
Very small computers
Can communicate
wirelessly
Input by stylus
Note taking or contact
management
Data can synchronize with a
desktop
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17. PDA
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For personal organizer functions
Provides Application software.
Keyboard facility as well as voice
input.
Web enabled
Telephone capabilities
Do PDA have industry
specific application?
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18. Computers For Individual Use
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Smart phones
Convenient for one
hand operation
Hybrid of cell phone
and PDA
Web surfing, e-mail
access
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