INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS APPLICATIONS

Course Code: Course Objective:

This course will expose students to developments in computer technology and understand the working of a computer system. It will introduce end-user computing and build skills in using IT and understanding various technologies like, networking, internet DBMS concepts, e-commerce, Security etc.

MBA 104

Credit Units: 03

Course Contents:
Module I: Introduction to computers Computer fundamentals: History and development of computers, Computer architecture. Introduction to hardware and software, Generations of software, Types of software, System Software (Operating Systems, Computer Languages), Introduction to various application softwares. Module II: DBMS Introduction to DBMS, Traditional file system, Benefits of DBMS over traditional file system, Types of DBMS Advantages and disadvantages of each. MS ACCESS as tools for understanding of DBMS concepts. Query handling, Forms (Develop a small application in MS-ACCESS using databases and forms as front end.) Module III: Computer Networks: Introduction Introduction to networking, Components, Types of networking, Network , Advantages of Network Environment, Introduction of Network operating system Module IV: Internet Technologies Introduction to Internet, Intranet and Extranet, Basis concepts of Internet and IP Address, DNS, Protocols, Services of internet, Technology behind Internet, Application of Internet, Introduction of Mobile Technologies Module V: E-Commerce Introduction to E-Commerce and M-Commerce, Advantages and Disadvantages of each. Concept of B2B, B2C, C2C etc. Concept of Internet Banking and Online Shopping.. Module VI: E-governance E-governance as an effective tool to manage the countrys citizens and resources, Advantages and Disadvantage of e-governance, History and Future of e-governance, e-governance perspective in India Advantages of E-governance to a developing economy like India. Module VII: Introduction to IS Security The IS Security, Security Threats and remedies. (Piracy, Hacking, Cracking, Spamming Etc.), Overview of Antivirus, Firewalls and Overview of IT-ACT 2000

Examination Scheme:
Components Weightage (%) C 10 A 5 CT 15 EE 70

Text & References:

Text: Peter Nortons, Introduction to Computers, Tata McGraw-HILL Turbon, Potter, Introduction to Computers, John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pvt Ltd References: Rajaraman, V. 1998, an Introduction to Computers, Prentice Hall of India. Nagpal, 1999, Computer fundamentals, Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi. Bhatnagar, S.C. and Ramani, K.V., Computers and Information Management. Hunt and Shelly. 1994, Computers and Commonsense, Prentice Hall of India. Manuals for Ms-Office, Excel, MS -Word, MS Access, FoxPro Mansfield. 1994, Compact Guide to MS - Office, BPB Publications.