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FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS L T P C

(Common to all programmes) 3 0 0 3


OBJECTIVES
To make the student conversant with the
 Understand the basic functionality of computer system.
 Understand the various hardware and software components and its functions.
 Understand about Number system
 Do basic OS commands
 Understand the operating system as the interface to the computer system.
 Understand the file concepts

UNIT – I Introduction 8
Historical evolution of computers, Generations of computers, Classification of computers –
based on size, processor, Usefulness of Computers. Applications of computers, Block
diagram of computer along its components and characteristics, function of CPU and major
functional parts of CPU.

UNIT – II Memory, Input and Output Devices 8


Types of Memory- RAM&ROM- types of RAM & ROM –Storage Devices & Disks- floppy
disk, CD, DVD, Pen drive, HDD, SSD. Mouse, Keyboard, joysticks, trackballs, Touch screen
– Scanner –Monitor –Printers –Types of printers, Speakers.

UNIT – III Data Representation 8


Definition of data, information –difference between data and information – Number system
– various number systems – importance of binary number system–Conversion from decimal
to binary, octal and hexadecimal –Conversion from binary to decimal, binary into octal and
binary to hexadecimal –hexadecimal number into binary–ASCII System.
UNIT – IV Unix Operating Systems& DOS 8
Hardware and Software–Types of Software’s–Introduction to Operating System(OS) –
Types of Operating Systems –Mainframe, Unix, DOS, Windows, Mac. Unix OS –
Introduction to Unix OS and System V – Basic Unix , Shell commands- Disk Operating
System(DOS) – Basic DOS Commands – Operating System as a resource manager – BIOS
UNIT – V Windows Operating Systems 7
Introduction to Windows OS –Concept of GUI and CUI– Directories and files –features of
Window–components of Window–function of each component of Window– method of
starting a program using start button- Understand maximize, minimize, restore down and
close button.
UNIT – VI File Systems 6
Files: uses of file and folder – method of viewing the contents of hard disk drive using
explore option–control panel, disk defragmentation installation and un installation of the
application software.

TOTAL:45 PERIODS

1
TEXT BOOKS
1. Fundamentals of Computer by E Balagurusamy, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi
2. Fundamentals of Computer by V Rajaraman; Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., NewDelhi.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Computer Fundamentals by RS Salaria; Khanna Book Publishing Co. (P) Ltd., NewDelhi
2. Computers Today by SK Basandara, Galgotia publication Pvt Ltd. Daryaganj, NewDelhi.
3. Computer Fundamentals and Programming in C by ReemaThareja; Oxford University Press,
New Delhi.
4. Computer Fundamentals by PK Sinha; BPB Publication, New Delhi.

COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

CO1 Understand the basic functionality of computer system.


CO2 Understand the various hardware and software components and its functions.
CO3 Understand about Number system
CO4 Do basic OS commands
CO5 Understand the operating system as the interface to the computer system.
CO6 Understand the file concepts

MAPPING OF COs WITH POs AND PSOs


PROGRAM
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs) SPECIFIC
COs
OUTCOMES
(PSOs)
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO1 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
2
CO1 - - - - 2 2 - - - - - 2 2 - -
CO2 - - - - 2 - - - - - - 2 2 - -
CO3 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 2
CO4 2 - - - 2 - - - 2 - - 2 2 2 -
CO5 2 - - - 2 - - - 2 - - 2 2 2 -
CO6 - - - - - - - - 2 - 2 3 2 - 2

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