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Syllabus BCA-SEM-II-CC-101

Fundamentals of Computer

Gujarat University FY BCA Sem - II New Syllabus (Revised) Effective from June, 2011

Course Introduction:
The course would make students acquainted with the basics of computers.

Objectives:
The student would be able

  1. To understand the basic uses and applications of computer.
  2. To know different types of memory and various input and output devices.
  3. To get familiar with various computer codes.

No. of Credits: 3
Theory Sessions per week:4
Teaching Hours: 40 hours


UNIT
TOPICS / SUBTOPICS
 TEACHING HOURS
 
 
1. Introduction to Computers and its components
10 Hours
  • Computer
5 Hours
    • Introduction to Computer
    • The Components of Computer
    • Advantages and Disadvantages of Computer
    • Generations of Computer
    • Computer Software
    • Categories of Computers
      • Personal Computers
      • Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
      • Consoles
      • Servers
      • Mainframes
      • Super Computers
      • Embedded Computers
    • Examples of Computer Usage
    • Applications of Computer in Society
  • Components of Computer
5 Hours
    • The System Unit
    • Processor
    • Data Representation
    • Memory
    • Expansion Slots and Adaptor Cards
    • Ports and Connectors
    • Buses
    • Bays
    • Power Supply
    • Mobile Computers and Devices
2. Input and Output Units
10 Hours
  • Input Devices
5 Hours
  • Introduction to Input Devices
  • Keyboard
  • Pointing Devices
    • Mouse
    • Trackball
    • Touchpad
    • Pointing Stick
    • Light Pen
    • Touch Screen
    • Pen Input
  
  • Controllers for Gaming and Media Players
    • Gamepads
    • Joysticks and Wheels
    • Light Guns
    • Dance Pads
    • Motion-Sensing Game Controllers
    • Touch-Sensitive Pads
  • Voice Input
  • Input for PDAs, Smart Phones and Tablet PCs
  • Digital Camera
  • Video Input
    • PC Video Cameras
    • Web Cams
    • Video Conferencing
  • Scanners and Reading Devices
    • Optical Scanners
    • Optical Readers (OCR, OMR, BCR, RFID Reader, MICR, Magnetic Stripe Card Reader, Data Collection Devices)
    • Terminals (Point-of-Sale Terminal, Automated Teller Machine)
    • Biometric Input
  • Output Devices
5 Hours
    • Introduction to Output Devices
    • Display Devices
    • Flat-Panel Displays
    • CRT Monitors
    • Printers
      • Non-Impact Printers (Ink-Jet, Photo, Laser, Thermal, Mobile, Label and Postage, Plotters and Large-format Printers)
      • Impact Printers (Dot-matrix, Line)
    • Speakers, Headphones and Earphones
    • Fax Machines and Fax Modems
    • Multifunction Peripherals
    • Data Projectors
    • Force-Feedback Joysticks, Wheels and Gamepads
3. Storage
10 Hours
  • Storage
9 Hours
    • Introduction to Storage
    • Magnetic Disks
    • Optical Disks
    • Tape
    • PC Cards and Express Card Modules
    • Miniature Mobile Storage Media
    • Microfilm and Microfiche
    • Enterprise Storage
  
  • Files
1 Hours
    • Introduction to Files
    • Types of Files
4. Computer Codes
10 Hours
  • Computer Codes
3 Hours
    • Introduction to Computer Codes
    • Decimal System
    • Binary System
    • Hexadecimal System
    • Octal System
    • 4-bit BCD System
    • 8-bit BCD System
    • ASCII code
    • 16-bit Unicode
  
  • Conversion of Numbers (includes fixed and fractional numbers)
7 Hours
    • Non-Decimal to Decimal
    • Binary to Decimal
    • Decimal to Binary
    • Binary to Octal
    • Octal to Binary
    • Octal to Decimal
    • Decimal to Octal
    • Binary to Hexadecimal
    • Hexadecimal to Binary
    • Hexadecimal to Decimal
    • Decimal to Hexadecimal
    • Hexadecimal to Octal
    • Octal to Hexadecimal

Textbook:  
   
Introduction to Computers (First Edition 2008)  
Publisher: Cengage Learning  
By Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman and Misty E. Vermaat  

Reference Books:
 
Fundamentals of Computer(First Edition- 2009)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
By Balaguruswamy

Reference Books:
 
Computer Fundamentals(Fourth Edition- 2007)
Publisher: BPB Publications
By Pradeep Sinha and Priti Sinha

Reference Books:
 
Computer Fundamentals(First Edition-2010)
Publisher: Pearson
By Anita Goel

 

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