1. Introduction To Computing BBA & MBA
Lecture 123
Overview and Introduction
Course Lecturer: Farhan Mir

2. Lectures 123 Administration
Introduction of Instructor
Course Introduction
Few Words on Articles & Additional Readings
Suggestions and criticism about previous semesters
Suggestion for future course of action
IT Overview
Subject Website as Online Resource Center (

3. Introduction - Farhan Mir
Assistant Professor (IMS, BZU)
MS (Monash, Australia)
PhD (Management) Candidate (UMT, Lahore)
Director Operations & Lead Consultant Trainer (MIRS)
Major Responsibilities at IMS
Program Coordinator (MBA 2.5 Non-Business)
Student Advisor (Evening)
Patron Executive Forum
Member of Almost All Committees
- Admission
- Examination
- Disciplinary
- Scholarship

4. Introduction – Farhan Mir
Projects
Mumkinkar (Social Responsibility Group)
SAI (Sports Awareness Initiative)
Blood Donor Society
Book Bank
CBC
MIRS
Training Interests
Personality Development
Soft Skills (Team Skills, Presentation Skills, Motivation,
Emotional Intelligence and Hygiene)
Sports Skills (Sports Training – Golf, Sportsmanship &
Champion’s Attitude)
Sports (Cricket, Squash, Golf)
Wins in Competitive Matches
- Organizing experience at multiple
levels and in multiple sports

5. Instructors Introduction - The Story of MIRS
MIRS Website:
Our Events:
Products:
Facebook Page:
YouTube Channel:

6. Instructors Introduction - MIRS
Business Administration – Scenario and Activity based training sessions in close interaction settings
BSES
Critical Evaluation
Scenario Building
Context Judgment & Development
Precise and Relevant yet Complete (PRC)
Active Discussion
Work Attitude

7. Instructors Introduction - MIRS

8. Instructors Introduction - MIRS

9. Sports Awareness Session (SAS)
Learning Life Lessons Through Golf
Conducted by
Farhan Mir (Director Operations and Lead Trainer - MIRS)

10. My Introduction: Contact Information
Best through address OR
In case of submission of assignment through
After/before lectures on lecture day OR
Announced Timings in case of Assignments or Reports
Social Media
Facebook:
LinkedIn: 10

11. My Introduction: Interests
Social &
Cultural
Change
Sports
Personality
Development
History &
Art
Creativity
& New
Ideas
Religion

12. Instructors Introduction - Favorite Quotes
"Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: A desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill." -Muhammad Ali  12

13. Course Administration & Requirements

14. Course Administration
Exams and Assessment
Basically 2 exams method Mid & Final
30 Mid
50 Final
20 Sessionals

15. Examination
I personally believe in “thorough studies” so usually no choices given in the exam
Every thing discussed, during the class or given as reading material, could be part of the exams
Questions will be formulated in a way to examine both bookish as well as conceptual thinking
Other details will be given close to Mid
I will try to follow my simple rule that is
“ I’ll be very friendly in the lectures and very strict in the exam hall (believe me no chance of misconduct…)”

16. Lecture Notes
Available from Photostat shop before lectures or preferably one day before the start of new week
Usually the lecture material will cover the topics of one week
Lecture Notes also now available online on the given website address
Lecture Notes will not be in detail format rather these will contain topics of discussion and important announcements regarding assessments.
Most Importantly Lecture Notes are just a supporting material and students must not forget to read books for detail and complete understanding

17. Important Resources – MIS Online Resource Center

18. Course Administration
Sessionals
Written assignments (Small Tasks) (details in coming lectures)
Critiques on Articles (a one page summary on an article related to the discussion topic and trends in Training and Development
Idea is to initiate research oriented writing not “cut-copy-paste”
Attendance, Presentations, Quiz & Class Discussion & Participation (as a regular activity)
Volunteer presentations (you must not be that familiar with this kind of stuff but you need to respond to it quickly!)
Sessional’s loot sale
Formal Presentations in groups and preferably case study presentations linking contents to an organization (local)

19. How to get more marks? Requirements Overall Class Attitude
Things to Avoid (Referencing, Cut-Copy-Paste Culture, Carelessness, leg-pulling)
Things to do (Innovation, Confidence, Work Attitude)
Sense of Maturity and continuous learning

20. One of the Major Sessional
Case Study Presentation
Students in groups of 2-3 will choose an Organization that has implemented a project recently (Preferably a Pakistani Organization)
Written Case should be developed on the given format (A model format will be discussed in upcoming lectures)
Students need to develop a proper case study using the case study development guidelines
Eventually will present their findings in the shape of a Presentation in front of the class or classes on Multimedia
Students need to submit both Hard (Printed) and Soft copies (Computer files) of the Case itself and that of the PowerPoint Presentation
This is day 1 so you can start working now!
I will myself present at least one Case Study well before the presentation schedule so that you people have an idea

21. Course Orientation Basically Theoretical focus & Practical as well But
Introduction of Concepts and Issues regarding Training and Development (This subject is developed in case study mode: it means that there are lot of case studies)
But
The practical orientation will also be also be a major focus of the course (this will include practical demonstration on multimedia)
Lecture notes will include more graphical explanation of things to give more practical orientation about concepts & applications especially the latest trends
Formal Presentation from Students will also work in this regard
Video or Audio Presentation will also be part of the lectures

22. Text and References
Focus will be on topics rather Chapters of any text
Text/books are available in market
Shelly Cashman (2017). “Discover Computers”: Tools, Apps, Devices and the Impact of Technologies. Cengage Learning But
Not necessarily every thing is taught from the Text, Students need to broaden their view and consult as many additional references as possible (Preferably available in local market and from the Internet)
This time few simple yet important cases will be discussed during the lectures
Practical Examples are now a definite part of the curriculum

23. Guidelines for me as an Instructor
Learning not Teaching
Competency & Skills
Guidelines for me as an Instructor
Miscellaneous
(Regularity, Consultancy, Support etc)
True Knowledge
not stories
Neutral Assessment (Objective)
Class Environment
Updated Teaching Methodology

24. Expected Outline & Topics
Introduction to Computing Landscape
Basic Concepts
Computers, Computer Systems, Internet and Tools
Internet and E-Commerce
Computers and Mobile Devices
Data and Information Processing
Software and Applications
Introduction of Application
MS PowerPoint
Mid Term Exams
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Access
Team Management/Project Management Tools
IS and IS Development
Presentations

25. Today’s Technology
Because technology changes, you must keep up with the changes to remain digitally literate
Digital literacy involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies

26. Produces information (output)
Computers
A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
Accepts data (input)
Processing
Produces information (output)

27. Computers
Laptop
Tablet
Desktop and All-in-One
Server

28. Mobile and Game Devices
Smartphone
Digital camera
Portable and digital media player
E-book reader
Wearable device
Game device

29. Data and Information

30. Input Devices - Data and Information
A keyboard contains keys you press to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device

31. Input Device - Data and Information
A pointing device is an input device that allows a user to control a small symbol on the screen called the pointer
Some mobile devices and computers enable you to speak data instructions using voice input and to capture live full-motion images using video input

32. Input Devices - Data and Information
A scanner is a light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process

33. Out Put Devices - Data and Information
An output device is any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people
A printer is an output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium, such as paper or other material
A 3-D printer can print solid objects, such as clothing, prosthetics, eyewear, implants, toys, parts, prototypes, and more

34. Out Put Devices - Data and Information

35. Out Put Devices - Data and Information
A display is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information

36. Out Put Devices - Data and Information
Speakers allow you to hear audio such as music, voice, and other sounds
Earbuds
Headphones

37. Memory & Storage - Data and Information
Memory consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions
A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on storage media
A storage device records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media

38. Memory & Storage - Data and InformationData and Information
Hard Disk
Solid-State Drive
USB Flash Drive
Memory Card
Optical Disc
Cloud Storage

39. Application of Computers - The Web
The Internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals

40. Application of Computers - The Web
The World Wide Web (or web, for short) is a global library of information available to anyone connected to the Internet
The web consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents, each of which is called a webpage
A website is a collection of related webpages
A web server is a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer

41. Application of Computers - The Web

42. Application of Computers - The Web
A browser is software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device

43. Application of Computers - The Web
A search engine is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic

44. Application of Computers - The Web
An online social network encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users

45. Challenges for Computers - Digital Safety and Security
It is important that users protect their computers and mobile devices
Viruses and Other Malware
Privacy
Health Concerns
Environmental Issues

46. Challenges for Computers - Digital Safety and Security
Green computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer
Strategies include:
Recycling
Using energy efficient hardware and energy saving features
Regulating manufacturing processes
Extending the life of computers
Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computers

47. Application of Computers - Programs and Apps
Software, also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
System Software
Operating system
Tools
Applications

48. Application of Computers - Programs and Apps
Installing a program is the process of setting up the program to work with the computer, mobile device, printer, and/or other hardware
Once installed, you can run a program so that you can interact with it
You interact with a program through its user interface

49. Application of Computers - Programs and Apps
A software developer, sometimes called a developer or programmer, is someone who develops programs and apps or writes the instructions that direct the computer or mobile device to process data into information

50. Computer Communications and Networks
In the course of a day, it is likely you use, or use information generated by, one or more of these communications technologies
Chat rooms
Fax
FTP
GPS
Instant messaging
Internet
Newsgroups
RSS
Videoconference
Voice mail
VoIP
Wireless Internet access points
Wireless messaging services

51. Computer Communications and Networks
A communications device is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa

52. Computer Communications and Networks
Examples of wireless communications technologies include:
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Cellular radio

53. Computer Communications and Networks
A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media

54. Computer Communications and Networks
Home Networks
Connect to the Internet
Share a single high-speed Internet connection
Access photos, music, videos, and other content
Share devices
Play multiplayer games
Connect game consoles to the Internet
Subscribe to and use VoIP
Interact with other devices in a smart home
Business Networks
Facilitate communications
Share hardware
Share data, information, and software

55. Computers Everywhere - Technology Uses
Education
Government
Finance
Retail
Entertainment
Health Care
Science
Travel
Publishing
Manufacturing

56. Computers Everywhere - Technology Uses
Home User
Small/Home Office User
Mobile User
Power User
Enterprise User

57. Chapter Summary Basic computer concepts
Various methods for input, output, memory, and storage
The Internet
Digital security and safety risks and precautions
Uses of technology applications in society