❑Class Timing: Please make sure to be on time. A maximum grace period of 10 minutes will be
allowed, but try to avoid being late, as it can disrupt the class.
❑Attendance Policy: A minimum of 75% attendance is mandatory. If your attendance falls below th
threshold, you will not be allowed to participate in the final exam. Please ensure that you achieve th
to avoid any complications.
❑Punctuality: Timely arrival for every class is expected. As mentioned, the relaxation for being late
only 10 minutes.
❑Active Participation: Your engagement makes the class better for everyone. Feel free to ask
questions, share ideas, and contribute to discussions.
•Respect: Respect each other’s opinions and ideas. We’re all here to learn, and a positive atmosph
helps everyone thrive.
•No Mobile Distractions: Please put your phones on silent mode. If you need to take an urgent cal
kindly step outside the class.
•Assignment Deadlines: Deadlines will be strictly enforced. Late submissions will not be accepted
unless there are extenuating circumstances.
•Academic Honesty: Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. If you’re struggling, don’t hesita
ask for help instead of copying.
•Feedback: I encourage feedback on the course structure or content. I’m here to help you, and you
input is valuable.
,Application of Information and
Communication Technologies
GE100
Mohsin Suleman
,About the Course
• Pre-requisite Course: None
• Students should be able to:
• Understand the foundations, concepts, fundamentals, theories, and
principles of information and communication technologies
• Explore and navigate through the history of computing
• Give insights of emerging technologies
• Develop skills for understanding and creating interactive and dynamic
websites
• Understand the importance of digital information security and cybersecur
basics
• Learn to handle and analyze data using popular software tools
, About the Course
• Textbook:
• Charles S. Parker, Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Cours
Technology, 25 Thomson Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, USAAdditio
reference books:
• Reference Material
• Livesley, Robert Kenneth. An introduction to automatic digital computers.
Cambridge University Press, 2017.
• Computer Fundamentals Book Edition 8 by Pradeep Sinha, Priti Sinha
• Zawacki-Richter, Olaf, and Colin Latchem. "Exploring four decades of
research in Computers & Education." Computers & Education 122 (2018):
136-152.