Fundamentals Of Computer

Unit

Contents

No.  of Lectures

1

Introduction to Computer: Computer Characteristics, Concept of Hardware, Software , Evolution of computer and Generations, Types of Computer – Analog and Digital computers, Hybrid Computers, General Purpose and Special Purpose Computer, Limitations of Computer Applications of Computer in Various Fields.

6

2

Structure and Working of Computer: Functional Block Diagram of Computer. CPU, ALU, Memory Unit, Bus Structure of Digital Computer – Address, Data and Control Bus.

4

3

Input/Output Devices: Input Device – Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, MICR, OMR. Output Devices – VDU, Printers – Dot Matrix, Daisy-wheel, Inkjet, Laser, Line Printers and Plotters.

5

4

Computer Memory: Memory Concept, Memory Cell, Memory Organisation, Semiconductor Memory – RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, Secondary Storage Devices – Magnetic Tape, Magnetic Disk (Floppy Disk and Hard Disk.), Compact Disk.

6

5

Computer Language and Software: Algorithm, Flowcharts, Machine Language, Assembly Language, High Level Language, Assembler, Compiler, Interpreter. Characteristics of Good Language. Software – System and Application Software.

5

6

Operating System: Operating System, Evolution of Operating System. Functions of Operating System. Types of Operating Systems. Detailed Study of Windows Operating System. Introduction and Features of LINUX OS.

6

7

Networking: Concept, Basic Elements of a Communication System, Data Transmission Media, Topologies, LAN, MAN, WAN, Internet

3

8

MS Office: Introduction to MS Office, Components and Features.

MS Word: Creating Letter, Table, Fonts, Page Layout Document,

Formatting, Spell Check, Print Preview, Template, Color, Mail Merge, Auto Text, Inserting Picture, Word Art.

MS Excel: Introduction to Excel, Sorting, Queries, Graphs, Scientific Functions.

PowerPoint: Introduction to PowerPoint, Creation of Slides, Inserting Pictures, Preparing Slide Show with Animation.

MS Access: Creation and Manipulation of Files.

12