Course Description
This course follows the NCTB syllabus for SSC Information & Communication Technology (Subject Code: 154). It builds core digital literacy and productivity skills together with foundational computing concepts. Learners study ICT basics and ethics, number systems, hardware and software, operating systems and file management, data communication and networking, internet and email, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, basic web concepts and introductory programming/algorithmic thinking. Emphasis is on safe, ethical, and effective use of ICT tools to solve real-world tasks and to perform confidently in the SSC exam and practical.
Course Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
- Definition and Concept of ICT
- Importance of ICT in Modern Life
- Components of ICT
- Impact of ICT on Society
- Role of ICT in Education, Health, and Business
Chapter 2: Information and Communication System
- Concept of Data and Information
- Information Processing Cycle
- Communication Process and Mediums
- Types of Communication Systems
- Characteristics of Good Information
Chapter 3: Computer System
- Basic Structure of Computer System
- Input, Process, Output and Storage Devices
- Computer Hardware and Software
- System Software vs Application Software
- Operating System Functions
Chapter 4: Number System and Logic Gates
- Decimal, Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal Number Systems
- Conversion between Number Systems
- Basic Logic Gates: AND, OR, NOT
- Combination of Logic Gates
- Application of Logic Gates in Circuits
Chapter 5: Internet and Web Services
- Introduction to Internet and Its Uses
- Internet Protocols (HTTP, FTP, IP, etc.)
- Web Browsers and Search Engines
- Email Communication
- Online Safety and Security
Chapter 6: Programming Language and Algorithm
- Introduction to Algorithms and Flowcharts
- Structure of a Computer Program
- Programming Languages: Types and Generations
- Basic Syntax of a Programming Language
- Practical Examples of Simple Programs
Chapter 7: Database Management
- Concept of Data and Database
- Components of DBMS
- Advantages of Using Databases
- Introduction to SQL
- Basic Operations: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
Chapter 8: ICT and Bangladesh
- Evolution of ICT Sector in Bangladesh
- E-Governance and Digital Bangladesh
- ICT in Education, Agriculture, and Health
- Employment Opportunities in ICT Sector
- Challenges and Future Prospects