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COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
The course will enable the students to:
To acquaint the students with the introduction of computer system and develops the conceptual understanding of fundamentals of computer system.
LEARNING OUTCOME (AT COURSE LEVEL) | LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGIES | ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES |
|---|---|---|
Students will : CO1. Summarize and interpret the fundamental concepts of computers CO2. Solve binary, hexadecimal and octal number systems arithmetic problemsCO3. Categorize various secondary storage devices CO4. Assessing different features of Operating 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. |
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.
Input 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Norton Peter, “Introduction to Computers”, Sixth Edition, TMH, 2006
- P. K. Sinha & Priti Sinha, “Computer Fundamentals”, BPB Publications, 1992.
- V. Raja Raman, “Introduction to Computers”, PHI,
- Alex Leon & Mathews Leon, “Introduction to Computers”, Vikas Publishing House, 1999.
- Vikas Gupta, “Comdex Computer Kit”, Wiley Dreamtech, Delhi, 2004
