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COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS [1]

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

 

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

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. 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.

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

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: 

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 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, Spyware & Other Bugs.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 

1. Norton Peter, “Introduction to Computers”, 6th Ed., TMH, 2006

REFERENCES: 

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

Academic Year: 
2015-16 [2]

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