Programme name :B Des (common foundation)

Paper name :introduction to computers

Nature :theory/practical

credit :2

Total hours :48 hrs(L:16 T:0 P:32)

(3 hrs per week-L:1 T:0 P:2)

Type :non-core

course code :BFN104TP

Course objective :

·0 To develop basic understanding of computers and management

information system and their use in the business organisations

·1 The students must have required knowledge for basics of hardware

and software andother related components of computers

·2 To enable students to understand the workings of computers and

their basics

·3 To help students computer savvy by usage of various commonly used

softwares

·4 Create professional presentation

UNIT 1:INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Data and information concepts

Data hierarchy

I-P-O Cycle

Number system

Computing systems

Characteristics of computer system

Function of computer system

Block diagram of computer system

Types of computer system

Generation concept of computers

Flow chart

UNIT 2:COMPUTER TERMINOLOGY

Hardware

Software

Firmware

Computer languages

Compilers / interpreters

Demonstration of computer components

UNIT 3:OPERATING SYSTEMS

Classification of OS-CUI/GUI

Various types of OS

Real time OS

Window components and tools

Demonstration of application level settings and control

UNIT 4:NETWORK BASICS

Introduction and definition

Types of network

Network topologies

Network protocols

Common networking devices

UNIT 5:INTERNET BASICS

What is internet?

Utility and role of internet

Internet vs Intranet

Different types of internet browsers

Internet tools
Search engines

E-commerce nature

Types (B2B,B2C,C2C)

Computer virus and worm

UNIT 6:MS EXCEL

Working with worksheets

Reference concept

Basic formatting

Entering formula

Using build in functions

Using additional operators

Setting arguments

Creation of list

Working with graphs

Using chart wizzard

Using logical functions

Use of macros

PIVOT table and chart generation

UNIT 7:MS WORD

Introduction to microsoft office

Working with documents

Formatting documents

Formatting pages

Understanding tables and lists

Using header and footer styles

Getting the advantges spelling and grammer

Mail merge

Using templates

Managing page formatting tools

Managing track changes

UNIT 8:MS POWER POINT

Getting started

Using auto layout

Making use of templates

Bullets and hyperlinks

Animating the presentation

Using powerpoint tools

Working outline view

Using note page

Making transition and printing