Syllabus (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

Course Type: ME-2

Semester: 2

Course Code: BCOSMEB12C

Course Title: Computer Fundamentals

(L-P-Tu): 3-1-0

Credit: 4

Practical/Theory: Combined

Course Objective: • Understand Input, Output Devices, Functional Units of Computers. • Understand types of Computers and History of Computers. • Learn basics of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowervPoint. • Learn the differences between different types of Software.

Learning Outcome: • Understand the needs of Hardware and Software. • Ability to use the basic Softwares. • Perform basic functions of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point. • Analysing data using MS Excel.

Theory

Introduction to Computers

Computer System: characteristics and capabilities. Computer Hardware and Software: Block Diagram of a Computer, Different Data Processing: Data, Data Processing System, Storing Data, Processing Data. Types of Computers: Analogue, Digital, Hybrid, General and Special Purpose Computers. Generation of Computers. Computer Systems: Micros, Minis & Main-frames. Limitations of Micro Computer, Number systems: Decimal Number system, Binary number system, Octal & Hexadecimal number system, 1’s&2’s complement Codes: ASCH, EBCDI Codes, Gray code & BCD, Logic Gates: AND, OR, NOT GATES and their Truth tables, Universal Gates, XOR gates.(15 Lectures)

Computer Peripherals

Introduction to Input Devices: Categorizing Input Hardware, Keyboard, Direct Entry — Card Readers, Scanning Devices — O.M.R., Character Readers, Thumb Scanner, MICR, Smart Cards, Voice Input Devices, Pointing Devices — Mouse, Light Pen, Touch Screen,
Computer Output: Output Fundamentals, Hardcopy Output Devices, Impact Printers, Non-Impact Printers, Plotters, Computer output Microfilm/Microfiche (COM) systems, Softcopy Output Devices, Cathode Ray Tube, Flat Screen Technologies, Projectors, Speakers. (8 Lectures)

Basic Components & Storage

Central Processing Unit: The Microprocessor, control unit, A.L.U., Registers, Buses, Main Memory, Main Memory (RAM) for microcomputers, Read Only Memory(ROM).

Storage Devices: Storage Fundamentals, Primary and Secondary Storage, Data Storage and Retrieval Methods — Sequential, Direct & Indexed Sequential, Tape Storage and Retrieval Methods Tape storage Devices, characteristics and limitations, Direct access Storage and Microcomputers – Hard Disks, Disk Cartridges, Direct Access Storage Devices for large Computer systems, Mass storage systems and Optical Disks, CD ROM.(12 Lectures)

Computer Software & Languages

System Software: System software Vs. Application Software, Types of System Software, Introduction and Types of Operating Systems. Boot Loader, Diagnostic Programs, BIOS, Utility Programs.

Application Software: Microcomputer Software, Interacting with the System, Trends in PC software, Types of Application Software, Difference between Program and Packages. ComputerLanguages: Definition, Generations of computer languages, Types of Languages, Language Processors: Assembler, Interpreter, Compiler, Linker and Loader. Programming constructs, Algorithm & flowchart. (10 Lectures)

MS Office LAB

Computer Basics, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint.

References:

• P. K. Sinha, Computer Fundamentals, BPB Publications.
• V. Rajaraman, Introduction to Information Technology, PHI.
• ChetanShrivastava, Fundamental of Information Technology, Kalyani Publishers.