Computer and Information Technology Department is the youngest department of IPH and contributes towards enabling the post graduate students to use computers as a tool in their routine managerial and report writing activities.The main objective of this department is that by the end of the course a student is expected to understand the basic concepts of computer hardware, operating systems and software currently in use, produce a well formatted document using a word processing software and a graphical package and is capable of using a data analysis software (Epi Info) for practical field use.
Functions
The department is responsible for:
- Post graduate class lectures on:
- Introduction to Computers
- Literature Search
- Data Entry/Cleaning/Handling/Analysis and Presentation of data
- Hands on training regarding all topics mentioned above
- Access to and support in use of HEC sponsored Digital Library
- Practical support on literature search, data entry and analysis during dissertation and report writing
- Internet access to the staff and post graduate students
- Official internet based communication
- Development and printing of student and staff identity cards
- Development and maintenance of official website
- Support for the official research journal (PJOH)
- Support for official research projects with special reference to the data entry and analysis
- Support in admission process
- Support in conducting trainings, seminars and workshops
Facilities
The department of Computer and Information Technology provides the following facilities to the students and faculty:
- 40 Computer stations
- Broadband Internet Facility
- Digital Library Access via UHS (HEC sponsored)
- Printer
- Scanner
Faculty
Muhammad Umar Farooq
Incharge CIT Cell