Code: 4311602
Credits: 5
Semester 1
Information Technology
Introduction to IT Systems
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Introduction to IT Systems Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Introduction to IT Systems (subject code 4311602) as prescribed for Information Technology · Semester 1 divides the course into 6 units, covering 49 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (4311602)Unit 1 Basics of Information System
- 1.1. Describe Information System and its components
- 1.2. Describe the anatomy of a computer system
- 1.3. Utilize the Internet for various applications
- 1.1.1. Importance of information technology in the modern era. - Information Concepts - Information v/s knowledge - Components Of Information System
- 1.2.1. Hardware Components of computer system - Memory (Primary and secondary) - Motherboard - Peripherals
- 1.3.1. Google Search Engine - Introduction - Google Search Query
- 1.3.2. Applications of Internet Digital Platforms - (BHIM, Digi-Locker, m-parivahan, NSDL, Digital Gujarat, passport seva, e-rupi.....)
Unit 2 Digital Logic
- 2.1. Convert Binary numbers into different number systems.
- 2.2. Classify Basic Logic gates and Universal Gates
- 2.3. Design simple digital logic circuit function using basic universal logic gates.
- 2.1.1. Introduction to digital computers and number system - Binary numbers - Base conversions (Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal, Octal)
- 2.2.1. Working of Logic gates - AND, OR, INVERTER, XOR, XNOR
- 2.2.2. Working of Universal Gates - NAND Gate - NOR Gate
- 2.3.1. Simplification of basic logic gates using Universal gates (Both NAND and NOR)
Unit 3 Operating System
- 3.1. Explain the functions and services of OS.
- 3.2. Explain the different types and purposes of the operating system.
- 3.3. Install Windows/Linux Operating System using a hypervisor.
- 3.4. Differentiate between
- 3.1.1. General features of OS - Introduction - Need, Functions, Services
- 3.2.1. Types of OS - Batch Operating System. - Multitasking/Time-Sharing OS. - Multiprocessing OS. - Real-Time OS. - Distributed OS. Introduction to IT Systems Course Code: 4311602 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum Topics and Sub-topics licensed and freeware software. - Network OS. - Mobile OS
- 3.3.1. Windows & Linux Operating System - Microsoft Windows OS (History Basic Features, Current State of OS) - Linux Operating System (Architecture, Components of Linux System, Kernel Mode vs User Mode, Basic Features)
- 3.4.1. Proprietary & Open-source software
Unit 4 Information Communi- cation System
- 4.1. Explain the basic terminology- Transmission modes, serial and parallel concepts of an information communication system
- 4.2. Classify the concepts of Modulation & Multiplexing for Digital Communication
- 4.3. Describe various wired media for digital communications.
- 4.1.1. Basic terminology of information communication - Basic Structure - Transmission modes (Simplex, half-duplex, Full-duplex) - Synchronous and Asynchronous transmission - Serial and Parallel communication
- 4.2.1. Modulation (Definition and Need) - Types of Analog Modulation - Types of Digital Modulation (Diagrams) - Multiplexing Concept and types - TDM, FDM, OFDM
- 4.3.1. Wired media - Twisted -pair, - Coaxial, - Fiber Optics, - RJ-45 connectors
- 4.3.2. Ethernet Cable - Color code - Straight Cable - Cross Cable
Unit 5 Networking
- 5.1. Explain OSI Model and its layers for data communication.
- 5.2. Compare various computer network topologies and types of networks.
- 5.3. Explain use of IP addressing system, DNS, communication devices in Internet and Intranet.
- 5.1.1. OSI Model - Working & Functioning of each layer - Name of Protocols supported at each layer - Name of Hardware supported at each layer.
- 5.2.1. Network Topologies - Bus, Mesh, Star, Ring, Hybrid
- 5.2.2. Types of Computer Networks Introduction to IT Systems Course Code: 4311602 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum Topics and Sub-topics
- 5.4. Describe functions of Networking Devices - LAN - MAN - WAN
- 5.3.1. Network Addressing (IPv4) - Internet Protocol (need, types) - Classful addressing scheme, Address space, notations, netid, hostid - Need of IPv6
- 5.3.2. Introduction to various IEEE 802 Standards
- 5.3.3. DNS - Introduction, Need - Domain Names & its types
- 5.3.4. Internet & Intranet - URL - Internet - Intranet - Comparison between Intranet & Internet
- 5.4.1. Networking Devices (Types & use) - Hub, Switch, Router, Bridge, Gateway, Modem, Repeater, Wireless Access Point, NIC
Unit 6 Information Security
- 6.1. Explain concepts of Information Security for Data Protection.
- 6.2. Classify various cyber-attacks.
- 6.3. Describe cyber laws for data protection and IPR
- 6.1.1. Need for Information Security - Definition of various terms of Information Security. - Cryptography - Vulnerability - Threat - Attack - Encryption - Decryption
- 6.1.2. The Principles of Security & Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA triad)
- 6.1.3. Security services
- 6.2.1. Cyberattacks - Introduction of common types of attacks (Malware, Man-in-the- middle attack, Denial-of-service attack, SQL injection, Zero-day exploit, Phishing, Password cracking.)
- 6.3.1. Cyber Law - IT Amendment Act 2008 (Section 66 & 67) Introduction to IT Systems Course Code: 4311602 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum
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