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Application of Information and Computer Technologies (CSC 114)
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Unit-1: Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies 1.1. Components of Information and Communication Technologies (basics of hardware, software, ICT platforms, networks, local and cloud data storage etc.). 1.2. Scope of Information and Communication Technologies (use of ICT in education, business, governance, healthcare, digital media and entertainment, etc.). 1.3. Emerging technologies and future trends. Unit-2: Basic ICT Productivity Tools 2.1. Effective use of popular search engines (e.g., Google, Bing, etc.) to explore World Wide Web. 2.2. Formal communication tools and etiquettes (Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, etc.). 2.3. Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 2.4 Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides). 2.5 Dropbox (Cloud storage and file sharing), Google Drive (Cloud storage with Google Docs integration) and Microsoft OneDrive (Cloud storage with Microsoft Office integration). 2.6. Evernote (Note-taking and organization applications) and OneNote (Microsoft's digital notebook for capturing and organizing ideas). 2.7 Video conferencing (Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.). 2.8 Social media applications (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.). Unit-3: ICT in Education 3.1. Working with learning management systems (Moodle, Canvas, Google Classrooms, etc.). 3.2. Sources of online education courses (Coursera, edX, Udemy, Khan Academy, etc.). 3.3. Interactive multimedia and virtual classrooms. Unit-4: ICT in Health and Well-being 4.1 Health and fitness tracking devices and applications (Google Fit, Samsung Health, Apple Health, Xiaomi Mi Band, Runkeeper, etc.). 4.2. Telemedicine and online health consultations (OLADOC, Sehat Kahani, Marham, etc.). Unit-5: ICT in Personal Finance and Shopping: 5.1. Online banking and financial management tools (JazzCash, Easypaisa, Zong PayMax, 1LINK and MNET, Keenu Wallet, etc.). 5.2. E-commerce platforms (Daraz.pk, Telemart, Shophive, etc.) Unit-6: Digital Citizenship and Online Etiquette 6.1. Digital identity and online reputation. 6.2. Netiquette and respectful online communication. 6.2. Cyberbullying and online harassment. Unit-7: Ethical Considerations in Use of ICT Platforms and Tools: 7.1. Intellectual property and copyright issues. 7.2. Ensuring originality in content creation by avoiding plagiarism and unauthorized use of information sources. 7.3. Content accuracy and integrity (ensuring that the content shared through ICT platforms is free from misinformation, fake news, and manipulation). |
| Credit hours/ Marks:- 3 |
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