Department of Computer Science and Engineering, GITAM Deemed to be University

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CSEN1041 COMPUTER ENGINEERING WORKSHOP 0 0 2 0 0 1

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Preferable None
exposure

Course Description:
This course will provide student a much-needed knowledge of computer hardware and networking, enabling
them to identify and rectify the onboard computer hardware, software and network related problems. With
the help of this course the student will be able to understand the hardware specifications and installation of
System Software MS-Windows, Linux and the required device drivers. In addition, hardware and software
level troubleshooting process, tips and tricks would be covered. Usage of web browsers, e-mails, news groups
and discussion forums would be covered. In addition, awareness of Ms Office- Word, Excel and PowerPoint
and other Cloud based productivity enhancement and collaboration tools would be introduced.

Course Educational Objectives:

1. To get familiar with hardware components of a computer, I/O Devices, ports etc.

2. To understand basic command of Linux.

3. Learn how to use Internet for productivity and self-paced lifelong learning.

4. Understand the concepts of Compression, Multimedia and Antivirus tools.

5. Study Office Tools such as Word processors, Spreadsheets and PowerPoint etc.

UNIT 1 PC Hardware and Software 6 hours

Task 1: Identification of peripherals of a PC, Laptop, Server and Smart Phones: Prepare a report
containing the block diagram along with the configuration of each component and its functionality,
Input/ Output devices, I/O ports and interfaces, main memory, cache memory and secondary storage
technologies, digital storage basics, networking components and speeds.

Task 2: Introduction to operating system. Installation of Windows and Linux operating systems.

Windows: -Evolution of operating system. Introduction to software. Types of software (MS office,
VLC media player, Win rar), open office, web browser, etc.)

Task 3: This task covers basic commands and system administration in Linux, including basic Linux
commands in bash, ping, ssh, ifconfig, scp, netstat, ipstat, nslookup, traceroute, telnet, host, ftp, arp,
wget,route.

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Task 4: Every student should individually set up and configuring a new Virtual Machine and Exporting
and packaging an existing Virtual Machine into a portable format.

UNIT 2 Internet and World Wide Web 6 hours

Task 5: Internet: Introduction and evolution of internet. Study of various internet-based services like
email, social network, chat, etc. Introduction to cyber security and cyber laws.

Task 6: Internet Services: Web Browser usage and advanced settings like LAN, proxy, content,
privacy, security, cookies, extensions/ plugins.

Task 7: Server: Introduction to server. Difference between server and normal desktop. Evolution of
servers. Study of various servers like email, data, domain, etc.

UNIT 3 Word & PowerPoint 6 hours

Task 8: MS Word: Importance of MS office - -Formatting Fonts in word, Drop Cap in word, Applying
Text effects, Using Character Spacing, Borders and Colors, Inserting Header and Footer, Using Date
and Time option in Word.

Task 9: Creating a Newsletter: Features to be covered: - Table of Content, Newspaper columns,

Images from files and clipart, Drawing toolbar and Word Art, Formatting Images, Textboxes,
Paragraphs and Mail Merge in word.

Task 10: MS PowerPoint: Basic power point utilities and tools which help ful to create basic power
point presentation. Topic covered during this includes PPT Orientation, Slide Layouts, Inserting Text,
Word Art, Formatting Text, Bullets and Numbering, Auto Shapes, Lines and Arrows.

Task 11: Introduction to HTML & Basic syntax of html Attributes, elements, lists, and basic programs.

UNIT 4 Excel 6 hours

Task 12: Excel Orientation: The importance of MS office 2007/10 tool Excel as a Spreadsheet tool,
Accessing, overview of toolbars, saving excel files, Using help and resources. Creating a Scheduler -
Features to be covered: - Gridlines, Format Cells, Summation, auto fill, Formatting Text.

Task 13: Calculating GPA -. Features to be covered: - Cell Referencing, Formulae in excel – average,
std. deviation, Charts, Renaming and Inserting worksheets, Hyper linking, Count function,
LOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Sorting, Conditional formatting.

UNIT 5 Cloud based productivity enhancement and collaboration 6 hours

tools
Task 14: Store, sync, and share files with ease in the cloud using Google Drive
Document creation and editing text documents in your web browser using Google docs

Handle task lists, create project plans, analyze data with charts and filters using Google Sheets

Create pitch decks, project presentations, training modules using Google Slides.

Task 15: Manage event registrations, create quizzes, analyze responses using Google Forms
o Build public sites, internal project hubs using Google Sites

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o Online collaboration through cross-platform support using Jam board

o Keep track of important events, sharing one's schedule, and create multiple calendars using Google
Calendar.

Textbook(s):
1. Computer Fundamentals, Anita Goel, Pearson Education, 2017
2. PC Hardware Trouble Shooting Made Easy, TMH
Additional Reading
Reference Book(s):
1. Essential Computer and IT Fundamentals for Engineering and Science Students,
Dr.N.B.Vekateswarlu, S.Chand
Coursera Courses:
1. https://www.coursera.org/learn/technical-support-fundamentals
Website(s):
1) https://explorersposts.grc.nasa.gov/post631/2006-2007/computer_basics/ComputerPorts.doc
2) https://explorersposts.grc.nasa.gov/post631/2006-2007/bitsnbyte/Digital_Storage_Basics.doc
3) https://www.thegeekstuff.com/2009/07/linux-ls-command-examples
4) https://www.pcsuggest.com/basic-linux-commands/
5) https://www.vmware.com/pdf/VMwarePlayerManual10.pdf
6) https://geek-university.com/vmware-player/manually-install-a-guest-operating-system/
7) https://gsuite.google.com/learning-center/products/#!/
Course Outcomes: After successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Disassemble and assemble the computer system.
2. Install any system software and application software.
3. Perform hardware and software trouble shooting by checking solutions from web
4. Record any activities in a document. Prepare Graphs, perform computations using formulas etc.
5. Prepare presentations using different useful features.

APPROVED IN:
BOS : 06-09-2021 ACADEMIC COUNCIL: 01-04-2022

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