Computer Concepts and Applications - I

Syllabus

B.COM 114 (B): COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND APPLICATION-I

Unit-1                                                                                                                                             (12)

Introduction to Computer and Operating system       

Introduction to Computer: Definition, Block Diagram, Computer Hierarchy, (Classification), Characteristics of Computer

Computer System Hardware: Computer Memory Input and Output Devices

Definition – Software: Software Types - System Software, Application Software

Definition of Operating System:

Types of Operating Systems, Functions of Operating Systems

Working with Windows Operating System:   Introduction, The Desktop, Structure of Windows, Windows Explorer, File and Folder Operations, The Search, The Recycle Bin, Adding or Removing New Programs using, Control Panel, Applications in windows (Paint, Notepad, WordPad, and Calculator)

Introduction to Free and Open Source Software

Definition of Computer Virus, Types of Viruses, Use of Antivirus software.

Unit-2                                                                                                                                             (12)

Office automation tools           

Definition of Information Technology (IT) Benefits of Information Technology (IT) Applications of Information Technology (IT) 

Office automation tools 

MS-Word: Introduction, Starting MS-Word, MS-Word Screen and its Components, Elementary Working with MS-Word

MS-Excel: Introduction, Starting MS-Excel, Basics of Spread sheet, MS-Excel Screen and Its Components, Elementary Working with MS-Excel

MS-PowerPoint: Introduction, Starting MS-PowerPoint, Basics of PowerPoint, MS-PowerPoint Screen and Its Components, Elementary Working with MS PowerPoint

Data Processing: Files and Records, File Organization (Sequential, Direct/Random, Index)

Unit-3                                                                                                                                             (12)

Introduction to Computer Network        

Introduction, Importance of Networking, Computer Network (LAN, WAN, MAN)

Network Components (Hub, Switch, Bridge, Gateway, Router, Modem) Network Topology, Wireless Network, Internet and Internet application , Introduction, Internet evolution, Working of Internet, Use of Internet

Overview of World Wide Web (Web Server and Client), Introduction to Search engine and Searching the Web, Downloading files, Introduction to Web Browsers, Working with E-mail (creation and use of the same)

Introduction to Internet Security: Security, Privacy, Ethical Issues & Cyber Law

Unit-4                                                                                                                                             (12)

Computer applications in Commerce   

Computer Applications in Business – Need and Scope

Computer Applications in various fields of Commerce:  Personnel Administration, Accounting, Cost and Budgetary Management, Purchasing, Banking, Insurance and Stock-broking, egovernance

E-Commerce

Defining e-Commerce,  Main Activities of Electronic Commerce,  Benefits of  E-Commerce; Broad Goals of Electronic Commerce; Main Components of E-Commerce; Functions of Electronic Commerce – Communication, Process Management, Service Management, Transaction Capabilities;