Basics of Computer
Aim
It discusses about the computer hardware, its components and basic computer architecture. The course also deals with the basic computer software including the operating system and its concepts. This course also highlights some of the open source software technologies. Finally the course highlights the applications of computers that include web applications, social networking and wiki.
Topics Covered
Basics of Computer Hardware
Origin and Applications, Functioning of a Computer, Memory System, I/O devices and their functions.
Basics of Computer Software
Software Evolution, Operating System Concepts, Concept of Programming Languages, Computer Applications.
Internet Technologies
Networking and Internet, Web Applications I, Web Applications II, MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint).