COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Paper Code: 
CAI 101
Credits: 
3
Periods/week: 
45
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To acquaint the students with the introduction of computer system and develops the conceptual understanding of fundamentals of computer system.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course Outcomes

(At Course Level)

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

The Students will:

CO1. Summarize and interpret the fundamental concepts of computers

CO2. Solve binary, hexadecimal and octal number systems arithmetic problems
CO3. Categorize various secondary storage devices
CO4. Assessing different features of Operatin g System
CO5. Analyze the concepts of computer security and major types of computer viruses 

Learning and Teaching Strategies-

 

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading Assignments, Demonstrations, Team teaching, Presentations, Problem solving activities

Assessment Strategies-

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials,

Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects and peer review.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 

 Definition of Computer, Features, Parts of Computer System: Hardware, Software, Data, Users, the Information Processing Cycle, Computer Generations.

 Essential Computer Hardware: Processing Devices, Memory Devices: RAM, ROM, Input And Output Devices, Storage Devices: Magnetic And Optical Storage, Software: System And Application Software.

IInput Devices: Keyboard And Mouse: The Standard Keyboard Layout, Using Mouse, Other Data Input Devices: Pen, Touch Screens, Bar Code Readers, OCR.

 Output Devices: CRT Monitors, Printers: Dot Matrix, Ink Jet, Laser Printers, Comparing Printers.

 

9.00
Unit II: 

Number Systems, Computer Arithmetic, Data Processing: The CPU, Memory, Factors Affecting Processing Speed, Bus, Cache Memory. Introduction to Microcomputer Processor and Risc Processors, Basic Concept of Ports: Standard Computer Ports, Serial And Parallel Ports, Specialized Expansion Ports: SCSI, USB, Fire wire, Midi, Expansion Slots And Boards, PC Cards, Plug And Play.

9.00
Unit III: 

Secondary Storage Devices: Sequential Access Devices; Magnetic Tapes: Types, Basic Principles of Operation. Direct Access Devices, Magnetic Disks: Types, Basic Principles of Operation, Advantages, Limitations of Magnetic Disks. Optical Disks: Types, Basic Principles of Operation, Advantages, Limitations of Optical Disks, Blue Ray Disk.

9.00
Unit IV: 

Operating System: Purpose of Operating Systems, Types Of Operating System, Managing Hardware: Processing Interrupts, Working With Device Drivers, Utility Software, Backup Utilities, and Screen Savers. PC Operating Systems: DOS, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Macintosh Operating System, UNIX and Linux. Introduction to Productivity Software: Commercial Software, Freeware and Public Domain Software, Open-Source Software.

9.00
Unit V: 

Email and Internet: Introduction, E-Mail Account and Its Functions, Search Engines, Surfing Web Pages, Basics of Social Networking Sites, General Introduction of virus and antivirus.Understanding the Need for Security Measures: Overview, Need for Computer Security, Basic Security Concepts, Threats to Users, Hacking, Hacking Methods.Protective Measures: Keeping System Safe, Avoiding Identity Theft; Keeping Data Secure (Limiting Physical Access, Firewall), Managing Cookies, Spy ware & Other Bugs.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 

Norton Peter, “Introduction to Computers”, Sixth Edition, TMH, 2006

REFERENCES: 

  SUGGESTED READINGS :

 

  1. P. K. Sinha & Priti Sinha, “Computer Fundamentals”, BPB Publications, 1992.
  2. V. Raja Raman, “Introduction to Computers”, PHI,
  3. Alex Leon & Mathews Leon, “Introduction to Computers”, Vikas Publishing House, 1999.
  4. Vikas Gupta, “Comdex Computer Kit”, Wiley Dreamtech, Delhi, 2004
  5.  

  E-RESOURCES:

  1. https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/kect102.pdf
  2. http://gpnanakpur.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/computerfundamentals-e-notes.pdf
  3. https://gacbe.ac.in/pdf/ematerial/18BIT5EL-U5.pdf
  4. https://www.guru99.com/operating-system-tutorial.html
  5. https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/email-virus

 

  JOURNALS:

  1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334054812_Boolean_Algebra_and_Logic_Gates
  2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/central-processing-unit
  3. Journal of the Brazilian Computer Society, Springer Open
  4. Journal of Internet Services and Applications, Springer Open

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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