Outlines

1. University of Gujrat
Faculty of CS & IT
Title Applications of Information and Communication Technologies
Code GE-203
Credit hours 3 (2-1)
Prerequisite None
Course
Description
This course is designed to provide students with an exploration of the practical applications of Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT) and software tools in various domains. Students will gain hands-on experience
with a range of software applications, learning how to leverage ICT to solve daily life problems, enhance productivity
and innovate in different fields. Through individual and interactive exercises and discussions, students will develop
proficiency in utilizing software for communication, creativity, and more.
Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the fundamental concepts, components, and scope of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
2. Identify uses of various ICT platforms and tools for different purposes.
3. Apply ICT platforms and tools for different purposes to address basic needs in different domains of daily,
academic, and professional life.
4. Understand the ethical and legal considerations in use of ICT platforms and tools.
Grading Policy
a) course will be evaluated on the following basis’s:
Mid term 25%
Sessional work 25%
Final term 50%
b) To pass a course, student must obtain at least ‘D’ grade (50% marks)
c) The final term examination will cover the entire course.
Grading System
Marks in
Percentage
Letter Grade Numeric Value of Grade Description
85 and above A+ 4.00 Exceptional
80-84 A 3.70 Outstanding
75-79 B+ 3.40 Excellent
70-74 B 3.00 Very Good
65-69 B- 2.50 Good
60-64 C+ 2.00 Average
55-59 C 1.50 Satisfactory
50-54 D 1.00 Pass
49 and below F 0.0 Fail
W Withdrawal
I Incomplete
Class Attendance A minimum of 70% attendance is required for a student to be eligible to sit in the final examination

2. Textbook
A-Introduction to Computers by Peter Norton. 7th
Edition or the latest available edition
Reference Books
"Discovering Computers" by Vermaat, Shaffer, and Freund,
"GO! with Microsoft Office" Series by Gaskin, Vargas, and McLellan.
"Exploring Microsoft Office" Series by Grauer and Poatsy.
"Computing Essentials" by Morley and Parker.
"Technology in Action" by Evans, Martin, and Poatsy.
Course
Coordinators
The following is a tentative weekly breakdown for this course. This is subject to future modifications. The reference within
parenthesis is to reference section of the textbook (Introduction to Computers - by Peter Norton; 6th Edition)
Week Lecture # TOPICS Book Chapter
THEORY/
LAB
1 1 & 2
Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies:
Components of Information and Communication Technologies (basics of hardware.
software, ICT platforms etc.).
THEORY
Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies:
Components of Information and Communication Technologies (networks, local and cloud data storage
etc.)
THEORY
2 3 & 4
Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies:
Scope of Information and Communication Technologies (use of ICT in education, business, governance,
healthcare).
THEORY
THEORY
Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies:
Scope of Information and Communication Technologies (use of ICT in digital media, and entertainment,
etc.).
3 5 & 6
Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies:
Emerging technologies and future trends.
THEORY
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
Formal communication tools and etiquette (Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, etc.).
THEORY
4
7 & 8
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
Video conferencing (Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.). THEORY
5
9
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
Social media applications (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.). THEORY
10
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
Effective use of popular search engines (e.g., Google, Bing, etc.) to explore the World Wide Web. THEORY

3. 6
11
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
Microsoft office suites.
THEORY
12
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
Dropbox (Cloud storage and file sharing)
THEORY
7
13
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
Google Drive (Cloud storage with Google Docs integration)
THEORY
14
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
Microsoft OneDrive (Cloud storage with Microsoft Office integration).
THEORY
8
15
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides). THEORY
16
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
Evernote (Notetaking and organization applications).
THEORY
Mid Term Exam
9
17
Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
OneNote (Microsoft's digital notebook for capturing and organizing ideas).
THEORY
18
ICT in Education:
Working with learning management systems (Moodle, Canvas, Google Classrooms, etc.).
THEORY
10
19
ICT in Education:
Sources of online education courses (Coursera, cdX, Udemy, Khan Academy, etc.).
THEORY
20
ICT in Education:
Interactive multimedia and virtual classrooms.
THEORY
11
21
ICT in Health and Well-being:
Health and fitness tracking devices and applications (Google Fit, Samsung Health, Apple
Health, Xiaomi Mi Band, RunKeeper, etc.).
THEORY
22
ICT in Health and Well-being:
Telemedicine and online health consultations (OLADOC, Sehat Kahani, Marham, etc.). THEORY
12
23
ICT in Personal Finance and Shopping:
Online banking and financial management tools (JazzCash, Easypaisa, Zong PayMax,
ILINK and MNET, Kcenu Wallet, cle).
THEORY
24
ICT in Personal Finance and Shopping:
E-commerce platforms (Daraz.pk, Telemart, Shophive, etc.)
THEORY
13
25
Digital Citizenship and Online Etiquette:
Digital identity and online reputation.
THEORY
26
Digital Citizenship and Online Etiquette:
Netiquette and respectful online communication.
THEORY
14
27
Digital Citizenship and Online Etiquette:
Cyberbullying and online harassment. THEORY
28
Ethical Considerations in Use of ICT Platforms and Tools:
Intellectual property and copyright issues. THEORY

4. 15
29
Ethical Considerations in Use of ICT Platforms and Tools:
Ensuring originality in content creation by avoiding plagiarism and unauthorized use of
information sources.
THEORY
30
Ethical Considerations in Use of ICT Platforms and Tools:
Content accuracy and integrity (ensuring that the content shared through ICT platforms is
free from misinformation, fake news, and manipulation).
THEORY
16
31 Revision and Feedback about Course THEORY
32 Revision and Feedback about Course THEORY
Lab # Topics
Lab 1 Introduction to Lab policy and Ethics:
Lab rules, lab ethics, introduction to computer hardware
Typing: Typing practice using tutorials, practice on windows keyboard shortcuts.
Lab 2 MS Word
Cover the following tabs: Home, Insert Figures, Tables
Lab 3 MS Word
Cover the following tabs: Other shapes, Page Layout, Cover page
Task: Create Cover Page of Assignment
Lab 4 MS Word
Task: Complete report generation of final year project template
Lab 5 MS Power Point: Introduction, slides creation
Lab 6 MS Power Point: Insert tables, Fonts, Figures
Lab 7 MS Power Point: Animations and transitions
Lab 8 MS Power Point: Task: Create a PowerPoint presentation
Lab 9 MS Excel:
Cover the following tabs: Home, Insert Shapes and Tables, Page Layout
Tasks: Excel sheet Formatting, Creating Pivot Tables.
Lab 10 MS Excel:
Practice of formulas and different types of charts, Data, Review and View
Task: Creating Budget/Activity Manager
Lab 11 Create, manage, organize files and folders on both local and cloud storage system.
Lab 12 File naming conventions, creating directories, and using cloud storage solutions e.g. google drive, one drive.
Lab 13 Use of online learning management system (LMS)
Lab 14 Use of online learning management system (LMS)
Lab 15 Presentations
Lab 16 Revision