Computer Fundamentals Book 1st Semester UOR NEP-2020

Syllabus

SEC-001

Computer Fundamentals

UNIT-I

Introduction to Information Technology: Evolution and Generation of Computers, Type of Computers, Micro, Mini, Mainframe and Super Computer, Architecture of a Computer System: CPU, ALU, Memory (RAM. ROM Families, Cache Memory, Input/Output Devices, Pointing Devices, Hardware and Software

Operating System and Programming Languages: Concept of Operating System, Need, Types of Operating Systems, Batch, Single User, Multi-Processing, Distributed and Timeshared Operating Systems, Introduction to UNIX, Linux, Windows, Window NT, Virtual Machine, Programming Languages, Low Level and High Level, Generation of Languages, 3 GL and 4 GL languages, Procedural Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming Languages, Functional Programming Languages, Scripting Languages, Logic Programming Languages, Command Line Interface and Graphical User Interface                (8 Lectures)

UNIT-II

The Internet: History and Functions of the Internet, Working with Internet, Web Browsers, World Wide Web, Uniform Resource Locator and Domain Names, Uses of Internet, Search for Information, Email, Chatting, Instant Messenger Services, News Group, Teleconferencing, Video Conferencing, E-Commerce and M-Commerce, E-Services -Online Banking, Online Payment Modes, Mobile Wallets, Social Networking Sites, E-Learning/Online Educations, Cloud-Based Storage, Digital Signature

Manage an E-Mail Account, E-Mail Address, Configure E-Mail Account, Login to an Email, Receive Email, Sending Email, Sending Files as Attachments, Adress Book, Downloading files                                                  (8 Lectures)

UNIT-III

Social, Legal, Ethical Matters and Network Security: Types of Cyber Threats, how to Identify Safe Websites/Portals, Secure Seals (Verisign/Trust Pay etc.), Secure Browsing Habits and Mailing Etiquettes, Social, Legal and Ethical Aspect of IT, Effects on the Way we Work Socialise, Operational Areas, Cyber Crime, Prevention of Cyber Crime, Cyber Law, Indian IT Act, Intellectual Property Right, Software Piracy, Copy Right and Patent, Software Licencing, Proprietary Software, Free and Open-Source Software, GPL Licence,       (7 Lectures)

UNIT-IV

Cyber Security Threats: Security Threats and Attacks (Passive, Active). Types and Effects, Computer Virus, Malware, Adware. Ransomware, Spyware, Emotet, Identity Theft. Denial of Service, Man in Middle. Phishing. MySQL/SQL Injection, Password

Attacks Network Security: Risk Assessment and Security Measures, Assets and Type (Data Applications System and Network). Security Issues and Security Measure (Firewall, Encryption/Decryption), Prevention    (7 Lectures)