Faculty of Business Course Outline - Nubacad.com

Program: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Course Title (Code): Introduction to Computers (CIT 1101)
Credit Hours: Three
Class Schedule: Sunday @ 10:45am & Tuesday @10:45am
Semester: Fall 2011 (Section: E)
Prerequisite(s): None
Location(s): Dhanmondi Campus, Dhaka
Faculty of Business
Course Outline
Instructor: Bulbul Ahamed, Senior Lecturer
B.Sc. in CSE, MBA in MIS & Marketing
MSCSE (on progress)
Office location: House#54, Road#4/A,
Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
Mobile: 01813370140 (SMS preferred) Office phone: 9667237 – 40 (Ex. 320)
E-mail: bulbul2767@gmail.com
Counseling hrs: At the Teacher’s Desk
Course website address: www.nubstudents.com Skype ID: bulbul.ahamed
Course Objectives and Outcomes:
This course aims to provide fundamental concepts of modern computer systems, particularly with
respect to personal computer hardware and software, and the World Wide Web. It also provides the
students with knowledge and skill to use popular software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Skype and Web Browser. After successfully completing this course, students will be
able to:
Learn what a computer is, how it works, and its advantages and disadvantages
Differentiate between different types of computers
Identify the hardware and software components of a computer system
Identify and work with input, output and storage devices
Identify the components of the system unit
Acquire basic idea about Network and Internet
Start and use operating systems (Windows XP, Vista, 7) and application software
Identify the screen elements, Network and Internet
Create basic and standard documents in Microsoft Word
Create basic and standard presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
And more …
Text Book:
1. Shelly, Gray, B., et. al., Introduction to Computers
(New Delhi: Course Technology, Cengage Learning 2008), First Edition.
Reference Books:
1. Norton’s, Peter, Introduction to Computers
(New Delhi: McGraw-Hill, 2006), Sixth Edition.
2. Rahman, M., Lutfar; Hossain, M., Alamgir, Computer Fundamentals
(Banglabazar: Systech Publications, 2006), Fourth Edition

Instructional Strategies:
Lectures, Lab Sessions, Assignment, Group Project and Presentation
Lecture Schedule & Course Contents
Lecture #
Week 1
(Lec.#01&02)
Week 2
(Lec.#03)
Week 2
(Lec.#04)
Week 3
(Lec.#05&06)
Week 4
(Lec.#07&08)
Week 5
(Lec.#09&10)
Week 6
Week 7
(Lec.#11&12)
Week 8
(Lec.#13&14)
Week 9
(Lec.#15&16)
Week 10
(Lec.#17&18)
Week 11
(Lec.#19&20)
Week 12
(Lec.#21&22)
Week 13
Topics
Overview of Computer Systems: Definition of Computer, Data vs.
Information, Data Processing Cycle, Parts of a Computer System,
Categories of Computers
Standard Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Trackball, Touchpad,
Microphone, Scanner, Bar Code Reader, OMR, OCR, Digital Camera,
Web Camera
Components of the System Unit: The System Unit, Processor, Expansion
Slots and Adapter Cards, Ports and Connectors, Buses, Power Supply
Standard Output Devices: Monitor, Printer, Plotter, Speaker, Projector +
Class Test#01 + Lab Class: Microsoft Word
Memory and Storage Devices: RAM, ROM, HDD, CD, DVD, Flash
Memory, Memory and Storage Measurements, Memory vs. Storage + Lab
Class: Microsoft Word
Generations of Computer: Calculation in Early Times, Pioneers of
Computing, Five Generations of Computers, Importance & Limitations of
Computers + Lab Class: Microsoft Word
Mid Term Exam
Computer Software: System Software, Operating Systems, Utility
Programs, Application Software, Software Suite, Programmer + Lab
Class: Microsoft PowerPoint
Number Systems & Codes: Number Systems, Conversion of Numbers,
Binary Arithmetic, BCD, ASCII + Lab Class: Microsoft PowerPoint
Digital Circuits: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR Gate +
Class Test#02 + Lab Class: Microsoft Word
Introduction to Network & Internet: Basic idea about Computer
Networks & Internet, Benefits of Network, Types of Network, History of
the Internet, World Wide Web (WWW), Purpose of Internet, Search
Engines, Web Site vs. Web Page, Send & Retrieve Information using Web
Browser and E-mail + Lab Class: Microsoft Word
Presentation & Review Class
Lab Class: Microsoft Word + Lab Final Exam
Semester Final Exam
** The prescribed schedule may be changed as per necessity
**The third week will start lab classes (one in a week: Sunday @10:45am at Room#510)

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Software Tools:
Microsoft Office Word 2007 and Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
Course Policies:
Total Classes: 2224 [ Theory Class (14) + Lab Class (8) + Mid Term + Final Exam ]
Attendance – Attendance in the class is mandatory. Students are expected to be in class
daily and to be engaged in the learning process. If any student remains absent for a class,
one mark will be deducted. If he/she remains absent for two classes two marks will be
deducted and so on. At least 90% attendance is required to take part in the semester final
examination.
Students must submit their assignments in due time. Late submission of assignments will
not be accepted. If two assignments are similar, both of them will get Zero.
Course Content: Instructor preserves the right to make necessary changes in the course
content depending on the progress of the class.
Surprise test will be taken based on one / two previous classes or at the end of any class.
Counseling Hour: Students are most welcome to make appointment at the time convenient
to both the teacher & students.
Class Makeup: In case of unavoidable circumstances should a course meeting, lecture or
exam, needs to be cancelled; students will be offered a make up. All makeup classes will be
held as per the rescheduling suggested by the course teacher.
Make-up Exam: There will be no make-up mid-term exam. Make-up exams (class test &
final) will be given only in the case of a confirmed medical excuse or otherwise proven
extraordinary circumstances. Whenever possible, please inform the instructor in advance by
email or SMS.
Students must enter the class Turning Off their cell phones or put them on silent mode.
Academic Honesty: Any academic misconduct will be dealt according to the provisions of
the students’ code of conduct.
Marks Distribution:
Class Attendance and Participation 10%
Class Test & Surprise Test 10%
30%
Presentation & Assignment 10%
Midterm Examination Theory (20) + MCQ (10) = 30%
Final Examination Theory (20) + Lab (20) = 40%
Total Marks 100
Best of Luck