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This is the first course in Computer Science for the BCA students; therefore, it deals with the basic concepts of computers. It discusses about the computer hardware, its components and basic computer architecture. The course also deals with the basic computer software including the operating system and its concepts. This course also highlights some of the open source software technologies. Finally the course highlights the applications of computers that include web applications, social networking and wiki.

BLOCK 1: Basics of Computer Hardware

Unit 1 : Computer their Origin and Applications

A bit of history highlighting the concepts, Abacas, Difference Engine, Electro-magnetic Computers, Discrete components, IC circuits, Current hardware Platforms, Description of current applications of computer highlighting role of computers, Limitations of Computers

Unit 2 : Functioning of a Computer

Components of a computer and their role, Number system, Codes ASCII Unicode Concept of Instruction – a simple example, Role of ALU and CU with the help of an example

Unit 3 : Memory System

Type of memories and their characteristics, What is the need of memory hierarchy? Memory Hierarchy with examples of each level , Current trends in memory

Unit 4 : I/O devices and their functions

I/O devices, Current trends in I/O

Unit 5 : My Personal Computer

Explain the configuration of PC and its components in respect of identification of various components so that a student can relate all the terms discussed in Unit 1 to 4 to this configuration.

BLOCK 2: Basics of Computer Software

Unit 1 : Software Evolution

Different type of software and its evolution, System and application software, Utility software, Perverse software, Open Source software

Unit 2 : Operating System Concepts

Need and Functions, Type of OS starting from Batch, Multi-programming and real time Network and distributed OS, Web OS, Examples of OS and their features

Unit 3 : Concept of Programming Languages

Some basic constructs, Editors, Compilers and interpreters, Assemblers

Unit 4 : Computer Applications

Concepts of Open Source Software, Philosophy – licensing, copyright Project Management Software, Timesheet system, Office Applications, Word Processing – Creating a Memo for a number of people, Spreadsheet – Creating a sheet of Income & deduction and calculation of IT Database – a small application with data records, a form, a query and a report Email – Sending mail to a number of people in a group.

BLOCK 3: Internet Technologies

Unit 1 : Networking and Internet

Basic of Networking Concepts, Advantages of Networking, Basic model of Networks, Network Devices, TCP/IP, Web addresses, DNS, IP addresses,

Unit 2 : Web Applications I

Browsing, E-mail, Messenger/Chat

Unit 3 : Web Applications II

Blogging, E-Learning and wiki, Collaboration, Social Networking

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