Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an umbrella term for all technologies used to handle information, encompassing digital and communication systems like computers, the internet, mobile devices, and broadcasting. ICT focuses on the infrastructure and components that enable the creation, storage, retrieval, processing, and transmission of information, as well as facilitating communication between people and machines. It integrates telecommunications with computing, including both hardware and software, and is crucial for modern communication, commerce, and education. 

This course introduces students to different types of computers, their characteristics, and applications.