LECTURE PLAN

Subject: Decision Support System Paper Code: GE 4B 07 (T)

Stream: B.Sc Cyber Security Year & Sem: 1st Year, 2nd SEM
Credits: 3T Session: Even Semester, 2023-24
Faculty: Prof. SAYAN MAJUMDER
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A. Course Type: Minor

I. Objective: The course offers a first-hand learning experience to 1st year UG students in solving
general and complex problems closely matched real-life scenarios through the lens of a
programming language. The basic offering of this course as follows:
 Understanding Basic of Decision support system
 Understanding Excel Organization
 Building problem-solving skills
 Preparing for future courses
II. Prerequisites: Problem-Solving using Excel
III. Add-ons: Understanding the latest MS Excel standards.
IV. Target Audience: 1st Year 2nd Semester Students

B. Course Outcome (CO)

Sl. No. Course Outcome (CO)

1 Remembering

2 Understanding the course

3 Applying the general problem

4 Analyse the problems

5 Evaluate the problems after analysing

6 Create using the evaluation process

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 C. Course-Module Mapping
THEORY- FYCYS 202
CO Modules Questions %age Total Hrs.
CO1 M1 10 10
CO2 M2 25 10
CO3 M3 10 7
CO4 M4 25 6
CO5 M5 25 6
CO6 M6 5 6
Total 100 45

D. Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes (POs) Level

PO1 Apply the knowledge of algorithmic principles, and computing
fundamentals in the modeling and design of computer-based 2
systems of varying complexity.
PO2 Able to critically analyze, categorize, formulate and solve the
problems that emerge in the field of computer science. 2
PO3 Logical reasoning and experiences in Programming.
3
PO4 Algorithm Development and Application Development to detect Cyber 3
Vulnerabilities

PO5 Use contemporary techniques, skills and tools necessary for 3

integrated solutions.
PO6 Able to identify the best algorithm to solve a computational task, 3
and write solutions using appropriate programming languages.
PO7 Function effectively as a member or leader on multidisciplinary 2
teams to accomplish a common objective.
PO8 Able to communicate effectively with diverse types of audiences 2
and also able to prepare and present technical documents to
different groups.
PO9 Able to understand and learn the latest technologies developed in 2
the area of Cyber Security
PO10 Ability to resolve new Cyber Threats and Progress in Research 3
Area.

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 E. Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) Level

PEO1 Students will acquire new ideas, problem-solving & programming
skills in the diverse domains of Information Technology and its 2
applications.
PEO2 Students will be able to develop specialized skills by undergoing
extensive practical sessions, industry-oriented projects, and internships to
prepare them as competent Cyber Security professionals. 2
PEO3 Students will be able to develop and realize practical applications of cyber
3
security.
PEO4 Students will develop effective communication skills & develop an
2
attitude that will help them to lead the same group and pass on their
learning to their peers and subordinates in the group.
PEO5 Students will have a holistic understanding of risk management,
3
network security, security operations.

F. CO PO MAPPING

Course Articulation Matrix (CAM)

CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
GE4B07.1 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 -
GE4B07.2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 -
GE4B07.3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 -
GE4B07.4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2
GE4B07.5 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3
GE4B07.6 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3
CO_avg 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.0

Strength of correlation between CO-PO: 3-High, 2-Moderate, 1-Low

% of students attaining 60%

Score
marks
COA Level >= 40 1
>= 50 2
>= 60 3

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G. Syllabus
Module 1: Understand concepts of a Decision Support System (DSS) and its effect on
management, purpose of a DSS. Data warehousing, Differentiate between the data warehouse,
Data Marts, and Data Mining. Differentiate between OLAP and OLTP systems. Contrast data,
information, and knowledge as they apply to the DSS. Define computer-based inferencing. Discuss
various tools assisting IT professionals surrounding DSS.
2. Module 2: Application of DSS techniques to real-world scenarios and situations Construct an
expert system using a programming language or the Microsoft Office suite of tools. Perform data
analysis using Microsoft Excel pivot tables. Apply the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) and the
Delphi method. Use linear programming methods to solve multivariate problems.
3. Module 3: Excel Basics, Formatting, Referencing and Names, Functions and Formulas, Charts:
When to use which chart.
4. Module 4 : Advanced excel functions: vlookup, hlookup, fuzzy lookup, match, index, statistical
functions, etc.
5. Module 5: Pivot Tables, Statistical Analysis , The Solver and other tools (what-if analysis etc).
6. Module 6: Intro to VBA, Recording Macros, Objects and Variables.

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H. Lesson Plan
Module 1 Day wise Lecture Sub Topics
Understand concepts of a Decision Support
Day 1: 1L
System (DSS) and its effect on management,
Day 2: 1L purpose of a DSS. Data warehousing

Day 3: 1L Differentiate between the data warehouse

Concepts of Decision
Support System
Day 4: 1L Data Marts

Day 5: 1L and Data Mining

Differentiate between OLAP and OLTP
Day 6: 1L systems
Day 7: 1L Contrast data, information, and knowledge
Day 8: 1L Application to the DSS
Day 9: 1L Define computer-based inferencing.
Day 10: 1L Discuss various tools assisting IT
professionals surrounding DSS.
Module 2 Sub Topics
Day 11: 1L Application of DSS techniques to real-world
scenarios and situations
Day 12: 1L Construct an expert system using a
programming language
Day 13: 1L Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel
Day 14: 1L pivot tables
Day 15: 1L Apply the Nominal Group Technique
Application of DSS
(NGT)
Day 16: 1L Delphi method

Day 17: 1L Microsoft Office suite of tools.

Day 18:1L Use linear programming methods to solve

multivariate problems.

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 Day 19: 1L Use linear programming methods to solve
multivariate problems.
Day 20: 1L Apply the Nominal Group Technique
(NGT)
Module 3 Lecture Sub Topics
Day 21:1L Excel Basics

Day 22: 1L Formatting

Day 23: 1L Referencing and Names
Searching and Sorting Day 24: 1L Functions and Formulas
Day 25: 1L Charts:
Day 26: 1L When to use which chart.
Day 27: 1L Excel Practice
Module 4 Lecture Sub Topics
Day 28: 1L Advanced excel functions
Day 29: 1L vlookup
Day 30: 1L hlookup
Advanced Excel Day 31: 1L fuzzy lookup
Day 32: 1L match, index
Day 33: 1L statistical functions
Module 5 Lecture Sub Topics
Day 34: 1L Pivot Tables
Day 35: 1L Statistical Analysis
Day 36: 1L The Solver
Pivot Tables
Day 37: 1L other tools
Day 38: 1L what-if analysis
Day 39: 1L Goal Seek Analysis
Module 6 Lecture Sub Topics
Day 40: 1L Intro to VBA
Day 41: 1L Recording Macros

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 Day 42: 1L Objects and Variables.
Day 43: 1L Intro to VBA

VBA
Day 44: 1L Recording Macros

Day 45: 1L Objects and Variables.

Total 40Hrs.

University Recommended Text Books & Reference Books

Text Books
1. Clyde W. Holsapple: Decision Support Systems: A Knowledge-Based Approach, West Group
2. Douglas Schwartz: Decision Support Systems, Clanrye International
3. Clyde W. Holsapple: Decision Support Systems: Theory and Application, Springer-Verlag .

Reference Books
4. Manish Nigam: Advance Excel 2019 Training Guide: Tips and tricks to kick start your excel
skills, BPB
Publications.
5. Wayne Winston: Microsoft Excel Data Analysis and Business Modeling, Microsoft Press.

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