Information and Communication Technology

Course Main Objective

The course aims mainly to learn about the concepts of technology and its usages and evolution as well as the characteristics of modern means of communication and artificial intelligence.

Course Learning Outcomes

• 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
•    1.1 Identify modern technology in communication and its mechanisms of operation on networks and artificial intelligence, its concepts, properties, evolution and usages in different fields and mechanisms of its security.
• 2. Skills 
•    2.1 Deduce usages of modern technology in the applications of artificial intelligence and wired and wireless networks.
•    2.2 Employ uses of IT in communication through using artificial intelligence applications.
• 3. Values 
•    3.1 Enhance spirit of effective cooperation and innovation within teamwork.

Course Content

• The concept and properties of communication and information technology and its evolution and usages.
• Computer networks and their hardware.
• Means of communication between computers and auxiliary devices.
• Applications of communication networks (mobiles) in information institutions- mobile journalism.
• Video conference network technology.
• Artificial intelligence technology and the communicative and media-dimensioned electronic device applications.
• Artificial intelligence journalism
• Cloud computing and its applications in information institutions.
• Gesture recognition technology.
• Cybersecurity
• Impact of communication technology on the educational, social and economic aspects and crises.

Textbook (s) 

• Primary Sources

- Abdel Samad, Asmaa., El-Sayed, Muhammad. A., Karima, Mahmoud. M. Artificial Intelligence Applications and Future of the Instructional Technology. Arab Group Publishing, 1st ed.
- https://platform-almanhal-com.library.iau.edu.sa/Reader/Book/134979
- Ali, Nehal. F. I. Techniques of Communication Networks and Opportunities of Investment in Information Institutions. Al-Mutanabi Bookstore, 2019.
- Hashem, Magdy. Y. E-Learning. Dar Zohoor Almarefa, 2017, 1sted, p.145.
- https://www.edu-technology1.com/2020/09/E-learning-book- pdf.html?m=1
- Al-Dubaisi, Abdel Kareem. A. Digital Media and Artificial Intelligence Challenges. Dar Al-Maseera, 2022.
- Al-Sayed, Bekheet. Internet As A New Mode of Communication, the Media, Journal, Educational and Legal Aspects. Dar Alkitab, Al-Ain, UAE, 2012.
- Mahmoud, Alam. A. Information and Communication Technology and Future of Journalism Industry. Dar AlSehab, Cairo, Egypt, 2005.

• Secondary Sources

- Nabil, Ali. Challenges of Information Age. General Egyptian Book Organization, Cairo, Egypt, 2003.
- Said, Al-Gharib. A. Journalism Technology in Digital Technology Age. AlDar Al-Masriah Al-Lubnaniah, Cairo, Egypt, 2003.
- Salah, Zai. A. Information and Development Technology: Towards Knowledge Community and Confronting Technical Gap in Egypt. Shorouk International Bookshop, Egypt, Cairo, 2002.

• On-line Sources

- Communication, Space & Technology Commission website.
- https://www.cst.gov.sa/ar/Digitalknowledge/Pages/cyber-security.aspx
- UN website
- https://www.un.org/ar/un75/impact-digital-technologies
- National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) website
- https://www.google.com.sa/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rj...
- Communication and Development Journal, Dar al-Nahda, Beirut, 2011/2012
- www.Ittisaltanmia.com

Course ID: Media 206