Module 1: Information Technology Tools and Network Basics (M1-R5)

• Theory:

  • Introduction to Information Technology: Basic concepts of information technology, computer systems, and components.

  • Operating Systems: Types of operating systems (DOS, Windows, Linux) and their functionalities.

  • Computer Hardware: Functions of different components of a computer system like CPU, memory, input/output devices.

  • Computer Software: Types of software (system software, application software) and their usage.

  • Internet Basics: Introduction to internet services, email, web browsing, and search engines.

  • Networking Fundamentals: Understanding local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), routers, and switches.

• Practical:

  • Hands-on with hardware components: assembling/disassembling systems.

  • Installing and configuring operating systems.

  • Setting up internet and basic networking systems.

Module 2: Web Designing and Publishing (M2-R5)

• Theory:

  • Web Design Basics: Introduction to web design principles like usability, accessibility, and visual aesthetics.

  • HTML (HyperText Markup Language): Understanding the structure of web pages and HTML tags.

  • CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): Styling web pages with CSS, creating layouts, color schemes, and typography.

  • Introduction to Web Publishing: Tools for publishing websites, FTP, and domain registration.

  • JavaScript Basics: Basic interactivity for websites using JavaScript.

• Practical:

  • Designing static web pages using HTML and CSS.

  • Implementing basic JavaScript for form validation.

  • Publishing websites using hosting and FTP tools.

Module 3: Programming and Problem Solving through Python (M3-R5)

• Theory:

  • Introduction to Programming: Understanding programming concepts such as algorithms, flowcharts, and logic.

  • Python Basics: Introduction to Python programming language, data types, variables, operators.

  • Control Structures: Conditional statements (if, else), loops (for, while).

  • Functions: Creating and using functions to organize code.

  • Data Structures: Introduction to lists, dictionaries, tuples, and sets.

  • File Handling: Reading from and writing to files.

  • Error Handling: Using try-except to handle errors in Python.

• Practical:

  • Solving basic programming problems using Python.

  • Implementing functions, loops, and data structures.

  • Writing Python scripts for file handling.

  • Developing small applications like a calculator, to-do list, etc.

Module 4: Internet of Things and its Applications (M4-R5)

• Theory:

  • Introduction to IoT: Overview of Internet of Things, applications, and IoT ecosystems.

  • IoT Architecture: Understanding how IoT devices communicate and interact in a network.

  • Sensors and Actuators: Overview of commonly used sensors (temperature, motion, light) and actuators in IoT applications.

  • Communication Protocols: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, MQTT, and other protocols for IoT communication.

  • IoT Applications: Exploring applications of IoT in smart homes, healthcare, automation, and agriculture.

• Practical:

  • Hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers (like Arduino or Raspberry Pi).

  • Developing basic IoT projects such as temperature sensors, smart lighting, or home automation.

  • Connecting IoT devices to the internet and monitoring data.

Project Work

• Objective: To apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained during the course to a real-world problem or application.

• Duration: 60 hours

• Evaluation: The project involves conceptualizing, designing, and implementing a solution. Candidates need to submit a project report and give a presentation.

Practical Examination

• Duration: 3 hours

• Content: The practical exam covers the content of all four modules (M1, M2, M3, and M4). It typically involves performing tasks that require you to demonstrate hands-on skills, followed by a viva voce where the examiner asks questions related to your work.