Syllabus (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

Course Type: VAC-2

Semester: 3

Course Code: BVACCOS03T

Course Title: Digital Technology Solutions

(L-P-Tu): 4-0-0

Credit: 4

Practical/Theory: Theory

Course Objective: • To understand Communication Technology. • To understand Digital Technology. • To understand the features and importance of E-Governance. • To understand different types of Digital Financial Tools.

Learning Outcome: • Ability to understand Digital Paradigms. • To gain familiarity with Digital Technologies. • Capability to use different types of Digital Financial Tools. • Familiar with E-Governance.

Introduction:

Digital Technology, Benefits and Challenges of Digital Technology, Introduction to Computer Systems, System Software, Application Software, Types and Functions of Operating System.

(10 Lectures)

Information and Communication Technology:

Data Communication, Types, Computer Networks, Internet, Intranet, Internetworking Devices, Web Browser, www, Network Protocol, Search Engines, E-Mail, Social Networking, Introduction to E-Commerce, Basics of Digital Marketing. (15 Lectures)

Cyber Security:

Introduction to Cyber Security, Cyber security Safeguards, Concept of Cyberspace, Issues of Jurisdiction in Cyberspace, Intellectual Property Rights and Cyber Laws, National Cyber Security Policy. (15 Lectures)

E-Governance:

Importance and Features, E-Governance Initiatives in India, Smart Devices, Ethics, Method of E-Governance: GIS Based Management Systems, Business Process Reengineering (BPR). (10 Lectures)

Digital Financial Tools and Applications:

UPI (Unified Payment Interface), AEPS (Aadhaar Enabled Payment System), USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data), Card (Debit/ Credit), Internet Banking: National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS). (10 Lectures)

References:

• Behrouz A Forouzan, “Data Communications and Networking”, Tata MacGraw Hill.
• A. Silberschatz, P. B. Galvin, G. Gagne, “Operating System Concepts”, Wiley.
• M. Morris Mano, “Computer System Architecture”, Pearson.
• David L. Rogers, “Digital Transformation Playbook: Rethink Your Business for the Digital Age”.
• V. Venkatraman, “The Digital Matrix: New Rules for Business Transformation Through Technology”.
• C. S. R. Prabhu, “E-Governance: Concepts and Case Studies”, PHI.