FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS

Paper Code: 
ABFS 101
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of computer and IT applications, gaining practical exposure to MS Office tools.

Course Outcomes: 

 

 

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Learning  and Teaching Strategies

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Course Title

 

ABFS101

 

 

 

 

Fundamentals of Computer

(Practical)

 
  1. Analyse the concept of input, output, and storage devices of Computers
  2. Examine functional Units and classify types of computers, processing of information, and interaction of computers with other devices.
  3. Demonstrate skills to manage Windows and Windows Explorer effectively.
  4. Develop basic word processing, Spreadsheet, and Presentation Graphics Software skills
  5. Apply skills to efficiently work on Cloud-based Office Tools
  6. Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Blended Learning, Collaborative approach, Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Group Projects, PowerPoint presentation.

   

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Seminar presentations, Case Study Analysis, Brainstorming activities

 

Class tests, CA Test,

Semester end examinations, Quiz,

Evaluation of student Presentations,

 

Evaluation of Individual and group projects,

 

Assessment of Project Reports and viva voce.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I

Introduction to Computers: Introduction to Computers (definition, characteristics & uses),
 Evolution of computers, System Unit (memory, ALU & control Unit), Input / Output devices, Storage devices (Memory- primary & secondary).
 Introduction to Software, its type (system, application & utility);
 Programming languages (machine, assembly & high-level), Language processors (assembler, compiler & interpreter).
 Introduction to Data Processing: Elements of Data Processing, Data Processing Activities

6.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II

Introduction to Windows: Features (Desktop & its components, the window, the application window (various bars), the document window, the dialog window, the icons).
 Windows explorer; Control panel, Setting wallpaper, screen saver, background. Creating a folder, Compressing/ Zipping files (WinZip), Virus & Antivirus
 Adding and removing Printers. File and Directory Management: Creating and renaming of files and directories.

6.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III

 Word Processing: Introduction to word processing, Features of Word processors, Working with formatted documents, Shortcut keys.
 Finding & replacing text, GoTo (5) command.
 Formatting documents, Selecting text, Formatting characters, Changing cases, Paragraph formatting, Indents, Using format painter, Page formatting, Header & footer, Bullets & numbering, Tabs.
 Advanced Word processing Tools: Creating and formatting tables. Proofing text (Spell check, Auto correct), Inserting pictures, Mail merging, Printing, Getting Help

6.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

MS Excel: Features, file creations, storing, modification,
 Formation, sorting of data, inserting row, column, worksheet, splitting and merging of cells, etc.

6.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V

MS PowerPoint: Features, file creations, storing, modification, indentation, insertion of new slide, pictures, tables, etc.
Cloud based Office Tools: Introduction to cloud services: Google drive, Google docs, Google sheets, Google slides.
 Sharing and creating files, uploading and downloading files and folders.
 Creating and designing forms using Google forms. Introduction to office365 and its applications.

Essential Readings: 

• Fundamentals of Computers, V. Rajaraman, PHI Publication
• Computer Fundamentals, P. K. Sinha, BPB Publication
• Introduction to Computers with MS - Office 2007, Leon, TMH Publication
• Peter Norton, “Introduction to Computers”, TMH, 2001

References: 

Suggested Readings:
• Bott and Leonhard, “Using Office 2000”, Prentice Hall of India
• L. Young, “Internet Complete Reference”, TMH
• Mahapatra & Sinha, “Essentials of Information Technology”, Dhanpat Rai Publishing
• R.K.Taxali, “PC Software For Windows” , Tata McGraw Hill

E-Resource
• https://ecommerceguide.com
• https://data-flair.training
• https://www.grin.com/document/280494
• https://www.bigcommerce.com/blog/ecommerce-payment-processing/#online-pa...
• https://www.tutorialspoint.com/e_commerce/e_commerce_payment_systems.htm
• https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/
• https://www.getastra.com/blog/knowledge-base/ecommerce-security/

Journals:
• e-Service Journal
• Electronic Commerce Research & Applications

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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