Syllabus
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Course Code: BCA-101 Course Name: COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS- |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Computer Fundamentals: Evolution of Computers through generations, Characteristics of Computers, Strengths and
Limitations of Computers, Classification of Computers, Functional Components of a Computer System, Applications of
computers in Various Fields. Software, Types of Software: System software, Application software, Utility Software, Shareware, Freeware, Firmware, Free Software. Hardware components of a computer system - processor, motherboard, power supply etc. |
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| 2 | Memory Systems: Concept of bit, byte, word, nibble, binary cell, storage locations and addresses, measuring units of storage capacity, access time, concept of memory hierarchy. Primary Memory - RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM. Secondary Memory - Types of storage devices, Magnetic Tape, Hard Disk, Optical Disk, Flash Memory. | |
| 3 | I/O Devices: I/O Ports of a Desk Top Computer, Device Controller, Device Driver. Input Devices: classification and use, keyboard, pointing devices - mouse, touch pad and track ball, joystick, magnetic stripes, scanner, digital camera, microphone, sensor, and MIDI instruments, Output Devices: speaker, monitor, printers: classification, laser, ink jet, dotmatrix. Plotter. | |
| 4 | Introduction to Operating System: Definition, Functions, Features of Windows Operating System, Icon, Folder, File, Start Button, Task Bar, Status Buttons, Folders, Shortcuts, Recycle Bin, Desktop, My Computer, My Documents, Windows Explorer, Control Penal. | |
