Computer Fundamentals (MS-OFFICE) BCA First Semester

Unit

Contents

I

Introduction to Computers: Introduction, Characteristics of Computers, Block diagram of computer. Types of computers and features, Mini Computers, Micro Computers, Mainframe Computers, Super Computers. Types of Programming Languages (Machine Languages, Assembly Languages, High Level Languages). Data Organization, Drives, Files, Directories. Types of Memory (Primary And Secondary) RAM ROM, PROM, and EPROM. Secondary Storage Devices (FD, CD, HD, Pen drive) I/O Devices (Scanners, Plotters, LCD, Plasma Display) Number Systems Introduction to Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal system Conversion, Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication.

II

Algorithm and Flowcharts Algorithm: Definition, Characteristics, Advantages and disadvantages, Examples Flowchart: Definition, Define symbols of flowchart, Advantages and disadvantages, Examples

III

Operating System and Services in O.S., DOS, History, Files and Directories, Internal and External Commands, Batch Files, Types of O.S.

IV

Windows Operating Environment Features of MS-Windows, Control Panel, Taskbar, Desktop, Windows Application, Icons, Windows Accessories, Notepad, Paintbrush. Editors and Word Processors Basic Concepts, Examples: MS-Word, Introduction to desktop publishing. Spreadsheets and Database packages Purpose, usage, command, MS-Excel, Creation of files in MS-Access,

Switching between application, MS-PowerPoint.