Syllabus (EDUCATION)
Course Type: MAJ-17
Semester: 8
Course Code: BEDCMAJ17T
Course Title: Computer Application in Education
(L-P-Tu): 5-0-1
Credit: 6
Practical/Theory: Theory
Course Objective: Learning Objective and Learning Outcome: After completion of the course the students shall be able to: Know the definitions, characteristics and applications of computer. Know and understand the various important components of computer and its Input and
Learning Outcome: Learning Objective and Learning Outcome: After completion of the course the students shall be able to: Know the definitions, characteristics and applications of computer. Know and understand the various important components of computer and its Input and
M-XVII
Computer Application in Education
[Credit: 5+1]
Learning Objective and Learning Outcome:
After completion of the course the students shall be able to:
- Know the definitions, characteristics and applications of computer.
- Know and understand the various important components of computer and its Input and Output Devices.
- Know and understand the Basic Components of Windows.
- Manage files and folders, Control panel – display properties, add/remove software and hardware, set date and time, screensaver and appearance.
- Know and understand about various functions of Microsoft office word.
- Know and understand about Internet and its various applications.
- Know and understand of how to Create Email Id, View an E-Mail, Send an E-Mail to a single and multiple users, Send a file as an attachment.
Course Contents:
UNIT-I: Computer
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- Definition, Characteristics, Applications
- Components of Computer System, Input/Output Devices
- Concept of Memory, Magnetic and Optical Storage Devices
UNIT-II: Operating System and Word Processing
- Definition & Functions of Operating System
- Basic Components of Windows, Managing files and folders, Control panel – display properties, add/remove software and hardware, setting date and time, screensaver and appearance.
- Introduction to Word Processing, Menus, Creating, Editing & Formatting Document, Spell Checking, Printing, Views, Tables, Word Art, Mail Merge, Excel and PPT.
UNIT-III Computer Communication
- Internet and its applications
- Surfing the Internet using web browsers
- Creating Email Id, Viewing an E-Mail, Sending an E-Mail to a single and multiple users, Sending a file as an attachment.
Suggested Books
Dromey, R.G., How to Solve it By Computer, PHI
Microsoft Office – Complete Reference – BPB Publication
Sinha, P. K. &Sinha, Priti, Computer Fundamentals, BPB
Basic Features
Undergraduate degree programmes of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple entry and exit points and re-entry options, with appropriate certifications such as:
- UG certificate after completing 1 year (2 semesters with 40 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study,
- UG diploma after 2 years (4 semesters with 80 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study,
- Bachelor’s degree after a 3-year (6 semesters with 120 credits) programme of study,
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours) after eight semesters (with 170 Credits) programme of study.
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours with Research) if the student completes a rigorous research project (of 12 Credits) in their major area(s) of study in the 8th semester.
Note: The eligibility condition of doing the UG degree (Honours with Research) is- minimum75% marks to be obtained in the first six semesters.
- The students can make an exit after securing UG Certificate/ UG Diploma and are allowed to re-enter the degree programme within three years and complete the degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.
