Basics of Information and Communication Technologies

Paper Code: 
BLIS 104
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1. Understand the structure of computer and functions of its various units

2. Identify and state the features of telecommunication channels, modes, media,

modulation, standards and protocols

3. Highlight the nature and components of computer networks and their protocols and

standards

4. Discuss of Internet, search engines and network security

 

Unit I: 

Concept, Generations, Types, Hardware

Units of Computers: Arithmetic and Logic Unit, Control unit, Input and Output Unit,

Memory Unit

Types of Software: System Software - Operating Systems-MS-Windows, UNIX and LINUX;

Application Software - MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-Power point

Introduction to Character Recognition, Programming Languages

 

 

Unit II: 

Transmission Channels, Mode, and Media, ISDN, PSDN,

Modulation, Frequency, Bandwidth and Multiplexing,

Wireless Communication: Media, Wi-fi, Li-fi, Satellite Communication, Mobile

Communication

Unit III: 

Computer Networks: Concept, Need, Topologies, Types: LAN, MAN, WAN

Network Topologies and Devices

Internet: Web Browsers, WWW, E-mail; Search Engines (Meta & Entity); Internet

Search Strategies; Artificial Intelligence-Introduction

 

 

Unit IV: 

Protocols and Standards: HTTP, SHTTP, FTP, SMTP, TCP/IP, URI, URL

Data Security and Network Security:

Firewalls, Cryptographic Techniques, Anti-virus software, Anti- spyware, Intrusion Detection System

 

Unit V: 

Library Networks: Concept, History, Need, Types (Regional, National, International)

Web 2.0 and 3.0, Library 2.0 Concept, Characteristics and Components

Application of Mobile Technology in Libraries: Library App, SMS Alert, Mobile Library Instruction, Mobile Library Websites, Mobile OPAC and Reference Enquiry Digital Library: Basics

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Sinha, P.K. (2018). Computer Fundamentals. New Delhi : BPB Publications
  • Bharihoke, Deepak (2012). Fundamentals of Information Technology. 4th ed. New
  • Delhi: Excel Books.
  • Haravu, L. J. (2014). Library automation: Design, principles and practice. Allied
  • Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Phadke, D. N. (2017). Library information technology. Pune: Universal Publications.
  • Rajaraman, V. &Adabala, Neeharika (2014). Fundamentals of computers. 6th ed.
  • New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India.
  • Tanenbaum, Andrew S. &Wetherall, David J. (2013). Computer networks. 5th ed.
  • New Delhi: Prentice Hall

 

References: 
  • Joiner, Ida. (2017). Emerging library technologies: It's not just for geeks. Oxford:
  • Chandos Publishing.
  • Hennig, Nicole. (2017). Keeping up with emerging technologies: Best practices for
  • information professionals. Santa Barbara: Libraries Unlimited.
  • Leon-Garcia, Alberto &Widjaja, Indra (2006). Communication networks:
  • Fundamental concepts and key architectures. 2nd ed. New Delhi: McGraw-Hill.

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Academic Year: 
2023-24
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