National University

Bangladesh

Syllabus for Postgraduate Diploma in Information & Communication

Technology (PGD in ICT)
Effective from the Session: 2023-2024

Last Updated on 04.06.2023

 National University
Bangladesh
First Semester (Five courses)

Course Code Course Title Credits

817401 Introduction to ICT 4
817403 Office Automation 4
817405 JAVA Programming 4
817407 Database Management Systems 4
817409 Multimedia Design and Developments 4
Total 20

Second Semester (Four courses and project/ intern)

Course Code Course Title Credits

827411 System Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4
827413 Computer Networks Maintenance 4
827415 Mobile Application Development 4
827417 Web Application & Web Site Design 4
827418 Project/ Intern 4
Total 20

Course Code Course Title Credits

827418 Project/ Intern 4

Course Outline
Duration of Program One academic year consisting of two semesters
Duration of each Semester Six months
Total Credit Hour 40
Credit in each Course 4
Project
Course Total credit
Work
Semester I 05 - 4x5= 20
Course Structure Semester II 04 4 credit (4x4)+4=20
Grand Total Credit 20+20=40
Grand Total Marks 1000

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 Detail Syllabus

Course Code : 817401 Cradit-4 Class Hours: 40

Course Title : Introduction to ICT (Theory: 50%, Practical: 50%)

Course The objectives of this course are:

Objectives 1. To learn the basic concepts of information technology
2. To learn the IT fundamentals and its applications.
3. To understand the basic terms regarding e-commerce, information security, and
information management.
Course Fundamentals of ICT and its applications, impact, and effects of ICT; Computer
Contents fundamentals: organization, memories & I/O devices, software: Operating System.
Programming language, computer network, data communication, video communication.
Internet: browsers and search engines, email and digital communications, collaborative
computing and social networking, IT security, ICT ethics and other issues.

E-commerce: Electronic Payment Systems, Facebook marketing, Online Banking,

Online publishing; E-governance, Virtual Learning, Multimedia, 4IR, IoT. Web
conferencing: zoom, Google Meet.

Lab:

MS-office software (MS-word, MS- Excel, MS-PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Basic

Internet: Browsing and Email, Google Drive, Google Classroom, Google web services
(Google doc, Google sheet, Google slide, Google form, Google map, etc.), web
conferencing using zoom, Google meet.
Learning After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Have a basic introduction to information and communication technologies and
their application in the workplace.
2. Have a basic understanding of computer software, hardware, and associated
technologies.
3. Have essential learning about using computers in the workplace.
4. Have basic knowledge of Internet technologies and how they can influence the
workplace.

References

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Course Code: 817403 Cradit-4 Class Hours: 40
Course Title: Office Automation (Theory: 50%, Practical: 50%)

Course The objectives of this course are:

Objectives 1. To acquire knowledge about different office automation tools and techniques.
Course Hardware setup:
Contents Assembly of different components of a computer; CPU, RAM, Graphics card,
network card, printer, scanner, webcam, keyboard, projector.
Software setup: windows OS, Linux OS, driver software, software installation and
maintenance, antivirus, remote desktop,

Web Application setup: Web conference, virtual classroom, cloud services, online
educational platform, online business platform, e-mail (outlook, thunderbird, etc.)

Graphics tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Flash

Smart Technology: Features of Mobile Apps, Applications of Mobile Apps.

IoT sensors, IoT-based Smart solutions, Industrial Internet of Things, and Industry 4.

Lab: Based on theory

Learning After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Set up and use different hardware, application software, web application apps,
and graphical tools
2. Use different types of operating systems
3. Know smart technologies and their applications.
References 1. Adobe Photoshop User Guide
2. Adobe Illustrator User Guide
3. Internet of Things (IoT) Concepts and Applications (2020), editor MansafAlam,
KashishAra, and ShakilSamiya Khan, Springer Nature Switzerland.

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Course Code: 817405 Cradit-4 Class Hours: 40
Course Title: JAVA Programming
(Theory: 50%, Practical: 50%)

Course The objectives of this course are:

Objectives 1. To teach principles of object-oriented programming paradigm including abstraction,
encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
2. To impart fundamentals of object-oriented programming in Java, including defining
classes, invoking methods, using class libraries, etc.
3. To inculcate concepts of inheritance to create new classes from existing one &
Design the classes needed to give a problem specification;
4. To familiarize the concepts of packages and interfaces.
5. To facilitate students in handling exceptions.
Course Introduction to programming and logic flow, the evolution of programming language,
Contents examples of different programming languages, programming language trends in
different real-time problem solutions; procedural versus object-oriented programming,
JAVA: Environment Setup, Basic Syntax, Objects & Classes, Basic Data types,
Variable Types, Modifier Types, Basic Operators, Loop Control, Decision Making,
Arrays, Regular Expressions, Date & Time, Methods, Files and I/O, Exceptions, Inner
Classes, Inheritance, Overriding, Polymorphism, Abstraction, Encapsulation,
Interfaces, Packages, Socket Programming.

Lab: Programming in Java

Learning After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Have a theoretical concept of JAVA programming language
2. Able to solve real-life problems using JAVA.

References 1. Marc Loy Robert Eckstein Dave Wood, (2002), Java Swing, O'Reilly Media inc,
USA
2. Herbert Schildt, (2018), Java: A Beginner's Guide, Eighth Edition, McGraw-Hill
3. Harvey Deitel and Paul Deitel, (2018), Java How to Program, Early Objects, 11th
Edition, Pearson

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Course Code: 817407 Cradit-4 Class Hours: 40
Course Title: Database Management Systems (Theory: 50%, Practical: 50%)

Course The objectives of this course are:

Objectives 1. To list and explain the fundamental concepts of a relational database system.
2. To analyze database requirements and determine the entities involved in the system
and their relationship to one another.
3. To develop the logical design of the database using data modeling concepts such as
entity-relationship diagrams.
4. To create a relational database using a relational database package.
5. To manipulate a database using SQL.
Course Introduction to database, Relational model: structure, relational algebra, SQL and
Contents advanced SQL, Database design and the entity-relationship model, Relational database
design and normalization, indexing, Database storage and file structure, transaction
management, concurrency control recovery management, object database and database
administration. Query structure, frontend-backend connection.

Lab:MySQl using Navicat

Learning After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:
Outcomes 1. have a broad understanding of database concepts and database management
system software
2. have a high-level understanding of major DBMS components and their function
3. be able to model an application’s data requirements using conceptual modeling
tools like ER diagrams and design database schemas based on the conceptual model.
4. be able to write SQL commands to create tables and indexes,
insert/update/delete data, and query data in a relational DBMS.
5. be able to program a data-intensive application using DBMS APIs.

References 1. Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan, (2019), Database System

Concepts, Seventh Edition, McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, India
2. John Russel, (2019), SQL: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Learn SQL
Programming and Database Management Step-by-Step, Including MySQL, Microsoft
SQL Server, Oracle, and Access

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Course Code: 817409 Cradit-4 Class Hours: 40
Course Title: Multimedia Design and Developments
(Theory: 50%, Practical: 50%)

Course The objectives of this course are:

Objectives 1. To introduce the principles and current technologies of multimedia systems. Issues in
effectively representing, processing, and retrieving multimedia data such as sound and
music, graphics, images, and video will be addressed.
2. To gain hands-on experience in those areas by implementing some components of a
multimedia streaming system as their term project. The latest Web technologies and
some advanced topics in current multimedia research will also be discussed.
Course Introduction to multimedia: image, sound, video formats, and their different properties,
Contents Drawing: Basic image properties, How to set/change them in Photoshop, Concepts of
layers, colors, text, texture, brightness, contrast, filters, and effects, Photoshop Print
production, Photoshop Web Production, Introduction to Macromedia Director,
Illustrator and Premier, Animation creating software (Media studio/ Video studio etc ),
its use, facts to concern while marketing, Multimedia-content creation, Video editing,
Impact analysis of photo and video.
Lab:
Learning After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Understand the principles and current technologies of multimedia systems.
2. Become familiar with the latest Web technologies and some advanced topics in
current multimedia research.
References 1. Ze-Nian Li, Mark S. Drew, Jiangchuan Liu, (2021), Fundamentals of Multimedia,
Third Edition, Springer

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Course Code: 827411 Cradit-4 Class Hours: 40
Course Title: System Maintenance and Troubleshooting (Theory: 50%,
Practical: 50%)

Course The objectives of this course are:

Objectives 1. To provide the concept of
Course Hardware/device replacement
Contents Install components within the display of a laptop: LCD, OLED, Wi-Fi antenna
connector/ placement, Webcam, Microphone, Inverter, Digitizer/touchscreen
Laptop features: Special function keys, Docking station, Port replicator, Physical
laptop lock, and cable lock, Rotating/removable screens
Configure Basic Mobile Device Network Connectivity And Application Support.
Mobile Device Synchronization
Basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.
Network cables, Peripheral cables, Video cables, Hard drive cables, Adapters, and
Connector types
Install the appropriate RAM.
Install storage devices:
Hard drives, SSDs, Drive configurations, Removable storage
Install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on
cards.
Motherboard form factor, Motherboard connector types. Motherboard compatibility,
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)/Unified Extensible, CPU architecture, Expansion
cards, cooling;
Install or replace the appropriate power supply;
Configure multifunction devices/ printers and settings:
Properly unboxing a device, setup location considerations, Public/shared devices,
Printer share, Print server, Configuration settings, Security, Device Connectivity,
Network scan services, Automatic document feeder (ADF)/flatbed scanner, Use
appropriate drivers for a given OS.
Install and replace printer consumables: Laser, Inkjet, Thermal, Impact, 3-D printer;

Lab:

Learning After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Troubleshoot System Unit, Component of Motherboard, Processor, Bus Architecture
& Interfaces, Laptop De-assembly and Assembly, PC De-assembly and Assembly,
Networking, Network troubleshooting and Maintenance.
2. Perform Common software problem and its solution,
3. Perform Data Backup and Recovery plan.
References 1. CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide
2. D Balasubramanian, (2015), Computer Installation And Servicing, Second
Edition, McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,India
3. Mark Minasi, (2005), The Complete PC Upgrade & Maintenance Guide,
Sixteenth Edition, Sybex

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Course Code: 827413 Cradit-4 Class Hours: 40
Course Title: Computer Networks Maintenance (Theory: 50%, Practical: 50%)

Course The objectives of this course are:

Objectives 1. To configure switches and end devices to provide access to local and remote network
resources.
2. To explain how physical and data link layer protocols support the operation of
Ethernet in a switched network.
3. To configure routers to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.
4. To create IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes and verify network connectivity
between devices
5. To explain how the upper layers of the OSI model support network applications.
6. To configure a network with security best practices.
7. To troubleshoot connectivity in a network.
Course (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes;
Contents Networking hardware: Routers, Switches, Access points, Patch panel, Firewall,
Power over Ethernet (PoE), Hub, Cable modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL), Optical
network terminal (ONT), Network interface card (NIC), Software-defined networking
(SDN), ;
Install and configure a basic wired/wireless SOHO network;
Protocols for wireless networking;
Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and subnet: IPv4, IPv6;
Common network configuration concepts: DNS, DHCP, Virtual LAN (VLAN),
Virtual private network (VPN);
Internet connection types, network topologies, network types, and their features:
i. Internet connection types: Satellite, Fiber, Cable, DSL, Cellular, Wireless Internet
service provider (WISP); ii. Network topologies: Mesh, Star, Bus, Ring, Hybrid iii.
Network types: LAN, WAN, PAN, MAN, SAN, WLAN;
Networking Tools:
Crimper, Cable stripper, Multimeter, Tone generator and probe, Cable tester, Loopback
plug, Punchdown pool, Wi-Fi analyzer;

Lab: Use of Network Simulation Program (example: Packet tracer) 10 lab experiments

Learning After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and
implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.
2. Configure routers, switches, and end devices to provide access to local and remote
network resources and to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.
3. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco
Packet Tracer.
4. Configure and troubleshoot connectivity to a network using security best practices.
References 1. CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide
2. CCNA- Todd Lammle, LLC
3. Data Communications and Networking - Behrouz A. Forouzan

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Course Code: 827415 Cradit-4 Class Hours: 40
Course Title: Mobile Application Development (Theory: 50%, Practical: 50%)

Course The objectives of this course are:

Objectives 1. To provide comprehensive knowledge of basic java programming
2. To build up the trainees as successful Mobile Application Developers
3. To make the students familiar with Location-based service
4. To introduce them with basic to advanced topics of Android
Course Android Overview
Contents Course objectives, Introduction to Android framework, Development environment, Android
SDK overview, Create a Hello World application in Android
Java Overview
Object Oriented Concept, Java Basics: Data Types, Conditions, Loops, Arrays, Classes and
Objects
More on Java
Inheritances, Basic GUIs, Multi-threading, Writing Java applications
Basic Building Blocks of an Android Application
Component introduction, Activity, life cycle, View, Intent, Project organization (directories),
Manifest, Resource directories, Debugging an Android application
Basic Android User Interface
Layouts, Widgets: Button, TextView, Event listeners, SlidingDrawer, ScrollView, TabWidget,
Screen size and screen orientation
Advanced Android User Interface
OptionMenu, CheckBox, DatePicker/TimePicker, ImageButton, ProgressBar,
RadioGroup/RadioButton,ÂDialog:Alert, Custom, List, Radio
Advanced Android System Components
Context, Application, BroadcastReceiever, Threads (intro/review), Handlers/Loopers/Message
Queues, Main UI Thread, AsyncTask, Services (Local and Remote)
SQL Database
Introduction to SQLite, Creating, opening, and closing a database, Working with inserts,
updates, queries and deletes,
Networking
Network Services, HTTP review, REST, JSON/XML/HTTP, ConnectivityManager
Multimedia and Content Providers in Android
Simple media playback, Simple video playback, Content providers MIME types, Adding,
changing, and removing content
Mapping and Location Based Services
Using location based services, Setting up your emulator with location based services, Creating
Map-based activities
Lab: Develop an Android app
Learning 1. The students will learn how to develop applications for Android mobile devices
Outcomes 2. The students will be eligible for millions of jobs around the world
3. The students will be able to develop mobile applications with underlying database
supports
4. The students will be able to develop mobile applications that can smartly communicate
with server applications
5. The students will be able to develop multimedia and location-based applications for
Android devices
References 1. Bill Phillips, Brian Hardy, (2013), Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch
Guide, First Edition, Addison-Wesley Professional
2. Rajiv Ramnath, Roger Crawfis, Paolo Sivilotti, (2011), Android 3 SDK
Programming For Dummies, First Edition, Wiley

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Course Code: 827417 Cradit-4 Class Hours: 40
Course Title: Web Application &Web Site Design (Theory: 50%, Practical:
50%)

Course The objectives of this course are:

Objectives 1. To get a clear concept of web applications
2. To get a clear concept of raw HTML and CSS.
3. To be familiar with html5 and CSS3, the up-to-date technology.
4. To secure the website and make it more interactive with the features of JavaScript
and JQuery.
5. To learn to use Dynamic HTML.
6. To develop skills in CMS tools like WordPress, Joomla, etc.
7. To develop a website rapidly using the CMS tools by writing fewer lines of code.
Course Web application definition with example, the concept of cloud storage, Web database,
Contents e-commerce setup, payment gateway, SMS or mailing services.
Content uploading, YouTube content management;
HTML
HTML Basic, Elements, Attributes, Headings, Paragraphs, Formatting, Links, Images, Tables,
Lists, Blocks, Layout, Forms, Colors, Color names, Color values, DOCTYPE, Head, Scripts,
Entities, URLs, URL Encode, Web server.
XHTML
XHTML Introduction, Elements, Attributes
HTML5
HTML5 Introduction, New Elements, Video, Video/DOM, Audio, Drag and Drop, Canvas,
SVG, Canvas vs. SVG, Input Types, Form Elements, Form Attributes.
CSS
CSS Introduction, Syntax, Id & Class, Styling: Backgrounds, Text, Fonts, Links, Lists, Tables.
Box Model: Border, Outline, Margin, Padding. Advanced: Grouping/Nesting, Dimension,
Display, Positioning, Floating, Align, Pseudo-class, Pseudo-element, Navigation Bar, Image
Gallery, Image Opacity
CSS3
CSS3 Introduction, Borders, Backgrounds, Text Effects, Fonts, 2D Transforms, 3D
Transforms, Transitions, Animations, Multiple Columns, User Interface.
JavaScripts
Javascripts Basics: Introduction, Statements, Comments, Variables, Operators, Comparisons,
If...Else, Switch, Popup Boxes, Functions, For Loop, While Loop, Break Loops, For...In,
Events, Try...Catch, Throw, Special Text. Objects: Objects Introduction, String, Date, Array,
Boolean, Math, RegExp. Advanced: Validation, Timing.
DOM
What is the DOM?, DOM Nodes, Node Parents, Children, and Siblings, HTML DOM
Properties, HTML DOM Methods, Navigating Node Relationships, HTML DOM - Change
HTML Elements.
jQuery
jQuery Introduction, Syntax, Selectors, Events, Effects, Callback, HTML,CSS
DHTML
DHTML Introduction, JavaScript, HTML DOM, Events, CSS.
WordPress
Introduction to Blogging, WordPress Semantics, Images in WordPress, Post Formats, Linking
to Posts, Pages, and Categories, Using Smilies, Links Manager, WordPress Feeds, Customizing
Feeds, Gravatars in WordPress, Writing Code in Posts, Password Protection. Design: Colour
Scheme, Designing Headers, CSS Horizontal Menus, Dynamic Menu Highlighting, Good
Navigation Links, Next and Previous Links, Styling for Print, Formatting Date and Time,
Styling Lists with CSS, Designing Headings, Fonts, Favicon. Theme development.

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 Joomla
Joomla: editing an Article, creating a new Article, adding links to other pages, adding a table,
adding a picture, splitting a long article, Manipulating and publishing Articles using the Front-
end. Background: Back-end, controlling user access to a Joomla Site, design the content,
Categories, design appearance using Menus and Modules, design appearance using default
Templates, setting up a Joomla Site, Administration of a Joomla site.

Lab:

Design a website and develop a web-based application

Learning Students completing this course successfully will be able to -

Outcomes ● Design a highly professional, interactive, and dynamic website in a short time.
● Enriched with the knowledge of working with the latest technologies like html5 and
CSS3
● Design a reasonable, marketable, and professional website quickly using the CMS
tools.
References 1. https://www.w3schools.com/(Online resources)

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Course Code: 827418
Course Title: Intern (100)

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