BIM First Semester (1st Sem) Foundation of Information Technology

Tribhuvan University

BIM (Bachelor of Information Management)

Foundation of Information Technology

Course Title: Foundation of Information Technology

Course no: IT 231

Nature of course: Theory + Practical

Full Marks: 40 + 20

Pass Marks: 24

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description : This course covers basic concepts of computers and information technology including introduction, hardware, software, memory, input/output, database, networks and data communication, Internet, multimedia, computer security, and contemporary technologies.

Course Objective : The main objective of this course is to provide students both theoretical and practical knowledge of fundamental concepts of computers and information technology.

Course Contents:

Unit 1. Introduction to Computers 3 Hrs.

Introduction; Digital and Analog Computers; Characteristics of Computer; History of Computer; Generations of Computer; Classification of Computer; Data and Program representation in Computer; Applications of Computers

Unit 2. Information Technology and Business 3 Hrs.

Business in the information age; Information systems; Organization structure and IT support; Evolution and types of information systems; IT for business; IT for individuals; Computers in past and present

Unit 3. Computer System Hardware 10 LHs Hrs.

Computer System Hardware :Introduction; Central Processing Unit; Memory Unit; Interconnecting the Units of a Computer; Inside a Computer Cabinet; Computer Memory: Introduction; Memory Representation; Memory Hierarchy; CPU Registers; Cache Memory; Primary Memory; Secondary Memory; Access Types of Storage Devices; Magnetic Tape; Magnetic Disk; Optical Disk; Magneto-Optical Disk; How the Computer uses its memory; Input and Output Devices: Introduction; Input-Output Unit; Input Devices; Human Data Entry Devices; Output Devices; I/O Port; Working of I/O System

Unit 4. Computer Software 6 Hrs.

Introduction; Types of Software; System Software; Application Software; Software Acquisition; Programming Languages; 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; New Trends in Software

Unit 5. Data Communication and Computer Network 5 Hrs.

Introduction; Importance of Networking; Data Communication Media; Data Transmission across Media; Data Transmission and Data Networking; Computer Network; Network Types; Network Topology; Communication Protocols; Networking Hardware; Wireless Networking

Unit 6. Internet and Internet Services 5 Hrs.

Introduction; History of Internet; The Internet Architecture; Managing the Internet; Connecting to Internet; Internet Connections; IP Address and Domain Name System (DNS); Client-Server Architecture; Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP); Electronic Mail (Email); File Transfer Protocol (FTP); World Wide Web; Remote Login (TELNET); Static and Dynamic Web Pages; Search Engines; E-Commerce; E-Governance; Smart City; Censorship and privacy issues

Unit 7. Multimedia and the Web 3 Hrs.

Introduction; Elements of a multimedia system; Graphics; Sound; Image File Format; Web Based Multimedia; Future of Web Based Multimedia; Multimedia in Business; Applications of Multimedia

Unit 8. Database and Database Management System 5 Hrs.

Introduction; Database; Data Concepts and Characteristics; Database vs file System; Database Models; Database Management System; Database System Architectures; Database Applications; Cloud Database

Unit 9. Computer Security and Privacy 4 Hrs.

Computer security and control; Unauthorized Access and Unauthorized Use; Protecting Against Unauthorized Access and Unauthorized Use; Computer Sabotage and protection; Computer Crime; Software Piracy; Anti-Piracy; Computer Virus, Worm, Spyware; Ethical Issues in Computer; Cyber Law; Network Security; Hardware and Software Firewall; Data and message security; Encryption and Decryption

Unit 10. Introduction to Contemporary Technologies 4 Hrs.

Data Warehousing and Data Mining; BigData; Data Science; Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning; Artificial Neural Networks; Cloud Computing; Green Computing; Virtual Computing; Blockchain Technology; Digital Marketing; Internet of Things; Remote Sensing and GIS; Business Intelligence; Social Media Strategies

Laboratory Works:

After Completing this course students should have practical knowledge of different hardware components of computer, operating systems (DOS and Windows Operating System), word processors, spreadsheets, presentation packages, database management systems, and Internet and its services.

Text Books:

Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive, Morley, D., & Parker Charles S., 15th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2015.

Reference Books:

Introduction to Computers, Peter Norton’s, Tata McGraw-Hill
Computer Fundamentals Concepts Systems and Applications, P K Sinha & Priti Sinha, BPB Publications