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COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
To acquaint the students with the introduction of computer system and develops the conceptual understanding of the fundamentals of computer system.
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.9
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.
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.
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, Spyware & Other Bugs.
1. Norton Peter, “Introduction to Computers”, 6th Ed., TMH, 2006
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
