CSH Course File
CSH Course File
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
COURSE FILE
Semester : IV
Scheme : R ‘15
VISION:
MISSION:
2. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
PEO1 :
PEO2 :
PEO3 :
3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES [POs]
PSO1 :
PSO2 :
5. COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
Program DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SYSTEM
Course Code 4131 Course Title
HARDWARE
Semester IV Credits 4
Course Category A Faculty RENJU KALARIKKAL
Periods/Week 4 Periods/Semester 60
Course
Topic Course name Semester
code
Basic architecture of computer. 3131 Computer Architecture 3
Internal operations of computers.
Design of digital components such as logic 3133 Digital Computer 3
gates, sequential circuits, combinational Principles
circuits and memory components.
5.4 Syllabus:
Module Topics Hours
Inside PC
Working of PC- Motherboard- Foam factors-Components of Motherboard- Bus
Architecture- Chipsets- Expansion Slots- Memory slots and Cache- CPU and
1 Processor socket- BIOS and POST- CMOS and CMOS Battery- Purpose and 15
characteristics of Processors- Characteristics of Memory- types of memory-
different types of DRAM -varieties of RAM- Memory packaging
Power supply & Storage devices
Purpose and characteristics of Power Supplies- power connectors- Replacement
of Power Supplies Purpose and characteristics of Storage devices- HDD
2 Systems- Solid state Drives- Optical storage drives-Drive interfaces and RAID-
15
SCSI Drives- Removable storage and media-Flash memory- Externally
attached drives- Installing, Removing, and configuring storage devices.
External Peripherals
Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards- Video- Multimedia- I/O-
Communications-Characteristics of Connectors and Cables- Device connector
types- Common peripheral Cables and their Interfaces- Video display Cables
and connectors- Input devices- Mouse-Keyboard- scanner- Barcode reader-
digitizer-Biometric devices- Touch screens-Gamepads and Joysticks-
Multimedia input devices- Web cams- MIDI devices- Digital Cameras and
3 Camcorders- Output devices- Printers- Speakers- Display devices- Display 18
types and settings- Video display Types- Adjusting display settings- Video
standards and Technologies- Advanced Video resolutions and concepts CAD/
CAM design Workstations-Audio Video editing Workstations-
VirtualisationWorkstations- Gaming PCs- Hometheatre PCs- Standard Thick
clients- Thin clients- HomeServer PCs
Printer types- Impact Printers- Inkjet- Laser Printers-Installing and configuring
printers
Laptops and other Portable devices
Laptop architecture- Laptop vs. Desktops- Motherboards and Processors-
Memory-Input devices- Expansion Buses and Ports- Docking stations- Power
4 systems- Laptop displays- Disassembling and Reassembling of laptops Net
12
books- Ultra books- Tablet PCs- Features and capabilities of Mobile Devices-
Touchscreen technology- Enhancing Hardware- Configuration- Security
Total Hours 60
5.4 Course Schedule:
Day Time
Wednesday 6,7
Friday 3,4
DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Monday
Lunch Break
Tuesday CSH(RK)
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday CSH(RK)
9. STUDENT LIST
Inside PC
Module I
Number of Periods
14
Course
Sl Course Teaching
Date Period Topics to be Covered Specific
No Outcome Aids Used
Outcome
03-12- 1.1.1, Board,
6,7 Working of PC CO1
1 2019 1.1.2 Presentation
Components of Motherboard-
Bus
10-12- Board,
6,7 Architecture- Chipsets- CO1 1.2.2
3 2019 Presentation
Expansion Slots- Memory slots
and Cache memory
Number of Periods
14
Course Course
Sl Teaching
Date Period Topics to be Covered General Specific
No Aids Used
Outcome Outcome
Replacement
31-12- Of Power Supplies- Purpose 2.1.2, Board,
6,7 CO2,CO3
2 2020 and characteristics of Storage 2.2.1 Presentation
devices
03-01- Board,
3 3,4 HDD Systems- Solid state CO3 2.2.2
2020 Drives Presentation
17-01-2020
3,4
7 Tuesday Unit Test- Module II CO2, CO3 Class Work
Course Course
Sl Perio Topics Teaching
Date General Specific
No d to be Covered Aids Used
Outcome Outcome
Installing and Configuring Board,
1 21-01-2020 6,7 Expansion Cards- Video- CO4 3.1.1 Presentation
Multimedia-I/O
Communications
Characteristics of Connectors Board,
2 24-01-2020 3,4 and Cables- Device connector CO4 3.1.2 Presentation
types
Number of Periods
14
Course Course
Sl Perio Teaching
Date Topics to be Covered General Specific
No d Aids Used
Outcome Outcome
Laptop architecture- Laptop vs.
Desktops- Motherboards and Board,
1 21-02-2020 3,4 Processors-
CO6 4.1.1
Presentation
Memory-Input devices-
Laptop displays
Expansion Buses and Ports- Board,
2 25-02-2020 6,7 Docking stations- Power CO6 4.1.1
systems- Presentation
06-03-2020 CO4,CO5,
3,4 Test - Module III & IV Class Work
5 CO6
Friday
10-03-2020
6,7 Revision - Module I,II CO1 - CO3 Class Work, Group
6
Tuesday Discussion
MODULE – I
06-12-2019 1,2
2 Components of PC
Bus
4 13-12-2019 3,4 Architecture- Chipsets- Expansion Slots- Memory slots and
Cache memory
CPU and
5 31-12-2019 5,6,7 Processor socket- BIOS and POST- CMOS and CMOS
Battery
03-01-2020 3,4
6 Types of memory- Different types of DRAM-varieties of RAM
MODULE – II
Purpose and characteristics of Power Supplies- power
9 17-01-2020 3,4 connectors-
- and – Drives
Replacement
10 29-01-2020 1,2 Of Power Supplies- Purpose and characteristics of Storage
devices
MODULE – III
MODULE – IV