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Class Timing: Starts at 8:30 AM with a 10-minute grace period.
Attendance Policy: 75% attendance is mandatory; under this, final exam participation is prohibited.
Punctuality: Timely arrival expected.
Active Participation: Encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussions.
Respect: Maintain a supportive learning atmosphere.
No Mobile Distractions: Phones on silent and step outside for urgent calls.
Assignment Deadlines: Strictly enforced; no late submissions.
Academic Honesty: No tolerance for plagiarism or cheating.
Feedback: Open to suggestions about course content.
Course Code: GE100
Pre-requisite: None
Key Skills Developed:
Understanding ICT foundations and principles.
History of computing.
Insights into emerging technologies.
Web development skills.
Digital information security basics.
Data analysis using software tools.
Main Textbook: "Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow" by Charles S. Parker.
Additional References:
"An Introduction to Automatic Digital Computers" by Robert Kenneth Livesley.
Computer Fundamentals (Edition 8) by Pradeep and Priti Sinha.
"Exploring four decades of research in Computers & Education" by Zawacki-Richter & Latchem.
Assignments: 5%
Quizzes: 4%
PBLs: 1%
Mid Term Exam: 30%
Final Term Exam: 50%
Importance of learning technology today and its integration in life.
Definition of a computer and its primary operations.
Major milestones in computer evolution.
Identify major parts of personal computers (input, processing, output, storage, communication).
Discuss societal impacts of computers, including benefits and risks.
Pervasive Computing: Integral to daily life; understanding basic computer literacy is essential.
Historical Access: Computers were rare and large before the 1980s. Growth of microcomputers increased access.
Current Statistics: 90% of US households have a computer; convergence of devices is common.
Tasks: Information retrieval, email, online shopping, multimedia consumption, photo organization, and gaming.
Smart Appliances: Utilization of computers in household tasks.
Integration: Widespread access to computers in classrooms; usage of e-books and distance learning is prevalent.
Computers are essential for decision-making, productivity, and communication across various sectors.
Consumer Kiosks, ATMs, POS Systems: Facilitate transactions and information access.
Portable Devices: Laptops, tablets, and smartphones enable mobility and access.
Definition: Programmable electronic device for data processing and storage.
Input, Processing, Output, Storage, and Communications.
Data: Raw facts.
Information: Processed data that provides meaning.
Early computing furthered significantly post-1946, with generation-based evolution.
First Generation: Vacuum tubes, immense machines.
Second Generation: Introduction of transistors.
Third Generation: Integrated Circuits increase efficiency.
Fourth Generation: Microprocessors facilitate personal computing.
Fifth Generation: Focus on AI and advanced technologies.
Definitions: Internal and external components associated with computer operations.
Input Devices: Keyboards, mice, and more.
Processing Devices: CPU and memory.
Output Devices: Monitors and printers.
Storage Devices: Hard drives, CDs, USBs.
Communications Devices: Modems and routers.
System vs Application Software: Operating system manages hardware; application software carries out specific tasks.
Categories include end users and various computer professionals like programmers and analysts.
Benefits: Improved safety in products, quicker communication, accessibility for disabled individuals.
Risks: Health issues, data security, privacy concerns, and identity theft.
Class Timing: Starts at 8:30 AM with a 10-minute grace period.
Attendance Policy: 75% attendance is mandatory; under this, final exam participation is prohibited.
Punctuality: Timely arrival expected.
Active Participation: Encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussions.
Respect: Maintain a supportive learning atmosphere.
No Mobile Distractions: Phones on silent and step outside for urgent calls.
Assignment Deadlines: Strictly enforced; no late submissions.
Academic Honesty: No tolerance for plagiarism or cheating.
Feedback: Open to suggestions about course content.
Course Code: GE100
Pre-requisite: None
Key Skills Developed:
Understanding ICT foundations and principles.
History of computing.
Insights into emerging technologies.
Web development skills.
Digital information security basics.
Data analysis using software tools.
Main Textbook: "Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow" by Charles S. Parker.
Additional References:
"An Introduction to Automatic Digital Computers" by Robert Kenneth Livesley.
Computer Fundamentals (Edition 8) by Pradeep and Priti Sinha.
"Exploring four decades of research in Computers & Education" by Zawacki-Richter & Latchem.
Assignments: 5%
Quizzes: 4%
PBLs: 1%
Mid Term Exam: 30%
Final Term Exam: 50%
Importance of learning technology today and its integration in life.
Definition of a computer and its primary operations.
Major milestones in computer evolution.
Identify major parts of personal computers (input, processing, output, storage, communication).
Discuss societal impacts of computers, including benefits and risks.
Pervasive Computing: Integral to daily life; understanding basic computer literacy is essential.
Historical Access: Computers were rare and large before the 1980s. Growth of microcomputers increased access.
Current Statistics: 90% of US households have a computer; convergence of devices is common.
Tasks: Information retrieval, email, online shopping, multimedia consumption, photo organization, and gaming.
Smart Appliances: Utilization of computers in household tasks.
Integration: Widespread access to computers in classrooms; usage of e-books and distance learning is prevalent.
Computers are essential for decision-making, productivity, and communication across various sectors.
Consumer Kiosks, ATMs, POS Systems: Facilitate transactions and information access.
Portable Devices: Laptops, tablets, and smartphones enable mobility and access.
Definition: Programmable electronic device for data processing and storage.
Input, Processing, Output, Storage, and Communications.
Data: Raw facts.
Information: Processed data that provides meaning.
Early computing furthered significantly post-1946, with generation-based evolution.
First Generation: Vacuum tubes, immense machines.
Second Generation: Introduction of transistors.
Third Generation: Integrated Circuits increase efficiency.
Fourth Generation: Microprocessors facilitate personal computing.
Fifth Generation: Focus on AI and advanced technologies.
Definitions: Internal and external components associated with computer operations.
Input Devices: Keyboards, mice, and more.
Processing Devices: CPU and memory.
Output Devices: Monitors and printers.
Storage Devices: Hard drives, CDs, USBs.
Communications Devices: Modems and routers.
System vs Application Software: Operating system manages hardware; application software carries out specific tasks.
Categories include end users and various computer professionals like programmers and analysts.
Benefits: Improved safety in products, quicker communication, accessibility for disabled individuals.
Risks: Health issues, data security, privacy concerns, and identity theft.