BIT 1st Semester
Introduction to Information Technology Syllabus

Introduction of Computer; Characteristics of Computer; History of Computer; Generations of Computer; Digital and Analog Computers; Classification of Computer based on size; The Computer System; Application of Computers

Introduction; Central Processing Unit; Components of CPU; Instruction Format; Instruction Set; Instruction Cycle; Microprocessor; Computer Bus; Components of Computer Cabinet(power supply, motherboard, memory chips, expansion slots, ports and interface, processor, cables and storage devices)
Computer Memory: Memory Representation; Memory Hierarchy; CPU Registers; Cache Memory; Primary Memory(RAM, ROM); Secondary Memory (Magnetic Tape; Magnetic Disk; Optical Disk; Magneto-Optical Disk, Flash Memory Device), Access Types of Storage Devices (sequential and direct)
Input and Output Devices: Input-Output Unit; Input Devices; Human Data Entry Devices; Source Data Entry Devices; Output Devices; I/O Port; I/O System

Introduction; Types of Software; System Software; Application Software; Operating System Introduction, Objectives of Operating System, Types of OS, Functions of OS, Process Management, Memory Management, File Management, Device Management, Protection and Security, User Interface, Examples of Operating Systems); Device Drivers and Utility Software; Programming Languages, Language Translators: assembler, compiler; Software Licensing, Open Source Software; Case study: Unix Vs Windows

Introduction; Number System; Conversion from Decimal to Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal; Conversion of Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal to Decimal; Conversion of Binary to Octal, Hexadecimal; Conversion of Octal, Hexadecimal to Binary; Binary Arithmetic

Introduction; Importance of Networking; Data Transmission Media (Twisted pair, coaxial cable, optical fiber, RF transmission, microwave transmission, satellite transmission); Data Transmission across Media; Data Transmission and Data Networking; Computer Network; Network Types; Network Topology; Communication Protocol; Network Devices; Wireless Networking Internet; History of Internet; Internetworking Protocol; The Internet Architecture; Managing the Internet; Internet Connections; Internet Address; WWW; Domain Name System; Internet Services; E-mail and its working principle; E-commerce and E-governance; Web 2.0; Internet of Things (IoT); Wearable Computing; Cloud Computing; Smart City; Case Study: ISP in Nepal and their services

Introduction; Database; Database System; Database Management System; Database System Architectures; Data Models, Database Applications; Introduction to Data Warehousing, Data mining, and BigData

Introduction; Security Threat and Security Attack; Malicious Software; Security Mechanisms (Cryptography, Digital Signature, Firewall, Users Authentication, Intrusion Detection Systems); Security Awareness; Security Policy

Applications of IT; Impact of IT on Organization and individuals; Societal Impacts of IT, IT Strategic Planning, IT and Business Alignment