Computer Science
Computer Science
Learning Objectives:
1. To develop logic for problem solving
2. To understand the concept of Object Oriented Methodology
3. To implement Object Oriented Programming using C++
4. To understand the concept of working with Relational Database
5. To understand the basic concept of algebra of logic
6. To understand and explore the world of communication and networks
7. To understand the concept of Web Services
8. To understand localisation issues
Competencies:
The student will be proficient in the following:
1. Identification of a Computer System
2. Problem Solving using object oriented programming
3. Designing an efficient logic using object oriented approach for solution development
handling
4. Database handling
5. Logic Circuit designing
6. Network concepts and Web Services
Class XI (Theory)
Duration: 3 hours Total Marks: 70
Unit No. Unit Name Marks
1. Computer Fundamentals 10
2. Programming Methodology 10
3. Introduction To C++ 15
4. Programming In C++ 35
70
Software Concepts:
Types of Software – System Software, Utility Software and Application Software;
System Software: Operating System, Compilers, Interpreters and Assembler;
Utility Software : Anti Virus, File Management tools, Compression tools and Disk
Management tools (Disk Cleanup,Disk Defragmenter, Backup);
Application Software as a tool: Word Processor, Presentation tools, Spreadsheet Package,
Database Management System; Business software (for example: School Management
System, Inventory Management System, Payroll System, Financial Accounting, Hotel
Management, and Reservation System);
Operating System : Need for operating system, Functions of Operating System (Processor
Management, Memory Management, File Management and Device Management), Types of
operating system – Interactive (GUI based), Time Sharing, Real Time and Distributed;
Commonly used operating systems: LINUX, Windows, BhartiOO, Solaris, UNIX;
Illustration and practice of the following tasks using any one of the above Operating
Systems:
• Opening / Closing Windows
• Creating / Moving / Deleting Files / Folders
• Renaming Files / Folders
• Switching between Tasks
Number System : Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal and conversion between two
different number systems;
Internal Storage encoding of Characters: ASCII, ISCII (Indian scripts Standard Code for
Information Interchange), and UNICODE;
Microprocessor : Basic concepts, Clock speed (MHz, GHz), 16 bit, 32 bit, 64 bit processors;
Types – CISC, RISC;
Memory Concepts :
Units : Byte, Kilo Byte, Mega Byte, Giga Byte, Tera Byte, Peta Byte
Primary Memory : Cache, RAM, ROM,
Secondary Memory : Hard Disk Drive, CD / DVD Drive, Pen Drive, Blue Ray Disk;
Input Output Ports / Connections: Serial, Parallel and Universal Serial Bus, PS-2 Port,
Infrared port, Bluetooth.
Other Functions:
Header File- stdlib.h;
Functions: randomize(), random();
User Defined Functions:
Defining a function; function prototype, Invoking/calling a function, passing arguments to
function, specifying argument data types, default argument, constant argument, call by value,
call by reference, returning values from a function, calling functions with arrays, scope rules
of functions and variables;local and global variables;
Two-dimensional Array :
Declaration/initialization of a two-dimensional array, inputting arry elements Accessing array
elements, Manipulation of Array elements (sum of row element, column elements, diagonal
elements, finding maximum/minimum values);
User-defined Data Types
Need for User defined data type:
Defining a symbol name using typedef keyword and defining a m acro using #define
directive;
Structures:
Defining a Structure, Declaring structure variables, Accessing structure elements, Passing
structure of Functions as value and reference argument/parameter, Function returning
structure, Array of structures, passing an array of structure as an argument/ a parameter to a
function.
Class XI (Practical)
Duration: 3 hours Total Marks: 30
1. Programming in C++ 10
One programming problem in C++ to be developed and tested in Computer during the
examination. Marks are allotted on the basis of following:
Logic : 5 Marks
Documentation/Indentation : 2 Marks
Output presentation : 3 Marks
2. Project Work 10
Problems related to String, Number and Array manipulation;
General Guidelines : Initial Requirement, developing an interface for user (it is advised to
use text based interface screen), developing logic for playing the game and developing logic
for scoring points
1. Memory Game : A number guessing game with application of 2 dimensional arrays
containing randomly generated numbers in pairs hidden inside boxes.
2. Cross ‘N Knots Game : A regular tic-tac-toe game
3. Hollywood/Hangman: A word Guessing game
4. Cows ‘N Bulls : A word/number Guessing game
Similar projects may be undertaken in other domains (As mentioned in general guidelines for
projects, given at the end of the curriculum in a group of 1-2 students)
3. Practical File 05
Must have minimum 15 programs from the topics covered in class XI course.
• 5 Programs on Control structures
• 4 Programs on Array Manipulations
• 4 Programs on String Manipulations
• 2 Programs on structure manipulations
4. Viva Voce 05
Viva will be asked from syllabus covered in class XI and the project developed by student.
Binary File: Creation of file, Writing data into file, Searching for required data from file,
Appending data to a file, Insertion of data in sorted file, Deletion of data from file,
Modification of data in a file;
Implementation of above mentioned data file handling in C++;
Components of C++ to be used with file handling:
Header file: fstream.h; ifstream, ofstream, fstream classes;
Opening a text file in in, out, and app modes;
Using cascading operators for writing text to the file and reading text from the file; open(),
get(), put(), getline() and close() functions; Detecting end-of-file (with or without
using eof() function); Opening a binary file using in, out, and app modes; open(), read(),
write() and close() functions; Detecting end-of-file (with or without
using eof()function); tellg(), tellp(), seekg(), seekp() functions
Pointers:
Declaration and Initialization of Pointers; Dynamic memory allocation/deallocation
operators: new, delete; Pointers and Arrays: Array of Pointers, Pointer to an array (1
dimensional array), Function returning a pointer, Reference variables and use of alias;
Function call by reference. Pointer to structures: Deference operator: *, ->; self referencial
structures;
Transmission media:
Twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, optical fiber, infrared, radio link, microwave link and
satellite link.
Network devices:
Modem, RJ45 connector, Ethernet Card, Hub, Switch, Gateway;
Network Topologies and types:
Bus, Star, Tree; Concepts of LAN, WAN, MAN
Network Protocol:
TCP/IP, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), PPP, Level-Remote Login (Telnet), Internet, Wireless/
Mobile Communication, GSM, CDMA, WLL, 3G, SMS, Voice mail, Application Electronic
Mail, Chat, Video Conferencing;
Network Security Concepts:
Threats and prevention from Viruses, Worms, Trojan horse, Spams Use of Cookies,
Protection using Firewall; India IT Act, Cyber Law, Cyber Crimes, IPR issues, Hacking.
Web Servers:
Hyper Text Markup Lanuage (HTML), extensible Markup Language (XML); Hyper Text
Transfer Protocol (HTTP); Domain Names; URL; Protocol Address; Website, Web browser,
Web Servers; Web Hosting, Web Scripting – Client side (VB script, Java Script, PHP) and
Server side (ASP, JSP, PHP)
Open Source Terminologies:
Open Source Software, Freeware, Shareware, Proprietary software, FLOSS, GNU, FSF, OSI;
1. Programming in C++ 10
One programming problem in C++ to be developed and tested in Computer during the
examination. Marks are allotted on the basis of following:
Logic : 5 Marks
Documentation/Indentation : 2 Marks
Output presentation : 3 Marks
Notes: The types of problems to be given will be of application type from the following
topics
Arrays (One dimensional and two dimensional)
Array of structure
Stack using arrays and linked implementation
Queue using arrays (circular) and linked implementation
Binary File operations (Creation, Displaying, Searching and modification)
Text File operations (Creation, Displaying and modification)
2. SQL Commands 05
Five Query questions based on a particular Table/Reaction to be tested practically on
Computer during the examination. The command along with the result must be written in the
answer sheet.
3. Project Work 05
The project has to be developed in C++ language with Object Oriented Technology and also
should have use of Data files. (The project is required to be developed in a group of 1-2
students)
Presentation on the computer
Project report (Listing, Sample, Outputs, Documentation)
Viva
4. Practical File 05
Must have minimum 20 programs from the following topics
Arrays (One dimensional and two dimensional, sorting, searching, merging, deletion’&
insertion of elements)
Arrays of structures, Arrays of Objects
Stacks using arrays and linked implementation
Queues using arrays (linear and circular) and linked implementation
File (Binary and Text) operations (Creation, Updation, Query)
Any computational based problems
15 SQL commands along with the output based on any table/relation: 3 Marks
5. Viva Voce 05
Viva will be asked from syllabus covered in class XII and the project developed by student.
2. Project content
2.1 Project for class XI can be selected from the topics mentioned in syllabus or domains on
the similar lines.
2.2 Project for class XII should ensure the coverage of following areas of curriculum:
a. Problem Solving
b. Data Structure
c. Object Oriented Programming in C++
d. Data File Handling
Theme of the project can be
Any subsystem of a System Software or Tool
Any Scientific or a fairly complex algorithmic situation.
Business oriented problems like Banking, Library information system, Hotel or
Hospital management system, Transport query system
Quizzes/Games;
Tutor/Computer Aided Learning Systems
2.3 The aim of the project is to highlight the abilities of algorithmic formulation, modular
programming, optimized code preparation, systematic documentation and other associated
aspects of Software Development.
2.4 The assessment would be through the project demonstration and the Project Report,
which should portray Programming Style, Structured Design, Minimum Coupling, High
Cohesion, Good documentation of the code to ensure readability and ease of maintenance.
Suggested Reference Books
Computer Organisation and Boolean Algebra
1. Rajaraman, FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS 4th Edition, Prentice Hall of India.
2. Peter Norton, INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
3. J. Shelly & Roger Hunt, COMPUTER STUDIES, Wheeler’s Publication.
4. C.S. French, COMPUTER STUDIES, Arnold Publishers.
5. Thomas C. Bartee, DIGITAL COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS, McGraw Hill
International.
Data Structures
1. M.A. Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C++. the Benjamin/Cummings
Pub. Co., Inc.
2. Scott Rober Ladd, C++ COMPONENTS AND ALGORITHMS, BPB Publications.
3. Sartaj & Sahni, Fundamentals of Data Structure, Galgotia Book Source
Computer Network
1. A.S. Tanenbaum, Computer Network 4th Edition, Prentice Hall of India P.Ltd.
2. Williams Stalling, Data Communication and Networks 5th Edition, Prentice Hall of
India P. Ltd.
3. Hancock, Network Concept and Architectures, BPB Publications.