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INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AND ETHICS

Unit 1: Introduction to ICT

  • Definition and scope of ICT
  • Evolution of ICT: From early computing to the digital age
  • Key components of ICT: Hardware, software, networks, data, and people
  • Impact of ICT on society, business, and individuals (positive and negative)
  • Emerging trends in ICT: Artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, etc.

Unit 2: ICT and Information Processing

  • Data and information: Representation, storage, retrieval, and manipulation
  • Computers and their operation: Basic hardware and software components
  • Operating systems: Functions, types, and user interaction
  • Introduction to basic computer applications: Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.
  • Information security and privacy: Threats, vulnerabilities, and protection mechanisms

Unit 3: ICT and Communication

  • Communication networks: Types, technologies, and protocols
  • The Internet: Origins, evolution, structure, and services
  • Online communication tools: Email, social media, instant messaging, etc.
  • Information search and retrieval: Search engines, databases, and research techniques
  • Cybersecurity threats and countermeasures: Viruses, malware, phishing, etc.

Unit 4: ICT and Ethics

  • Introduction to ethics and ethical decision-making
  • Core ethical principles in ICT: Privacy, security, accuracy, fairness, accountability, etc.
  • Ethical dilemmas and challenges in ICT use: Intellectual property, data privacy, online behavior, etc.
  • Professional ethics and codes of conduct
  • Strategies for ethical decision-making in ICT-related situations

Unit 5: ICT for Development and Sustainability

  • Role of ICT in promoting social and economic development
  • E-government, e-commerce, e-learning, and other applications
  • Access to information and communication technologies (ICT4D)
  • Environmental impacts of ICT and sustainable practices
  • The future of ICT and its implications for ethical considerations