AIM

·      To acquaint the learner with knowledge about computers and computing modes

·      To prepare graduates who can compete in the international markets

COURSE PURPOSE

The course is to take the learner through history of computers hardware and software. Introduce them to different elements of use of computers in real world.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the student should be able to

·      Explain the characteristics and purposes of all the sub-units in a computer system.

·      Categorize the different types of computers.

·      Explain the different computing modes.

·      Explain the fundamental capabilities of computer hardware and software.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME

·      Conduct a range of scientific investigations

·      Evaluate and debate scientific arguments and claims in order to solve problems and generate informed, responsible and ethical conclusions

·      Understand he theories and models used to describe, explain and make predictions about chemical systems, structures and properties

COURSE DESCRIPTION

History of computers, survey of computer technologies and application; hardware components, introduction to hardware and software; data communication

 

COURSE CONTENT/TOPICS

Week

Lecture

Topic

1

1

1.0 HISTORY OF COMPUTERS, SURVEY OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS

1.1  Introduction

1.2   Learning Objectives.

1.3  A computer is an electronic machine for handling         

        information

1.4  History of the computers

1.5   Information processing cycle

2

2

2.0 INTRODUCTION TO HARDWARE

2.1  Introduction

2.2      Lecture Objectives

2.3 Hardware

3

3

3.0       INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Lecture Objectives

3.3 Software

4

CAT 1

 

5

4

4.0 COMPUTER CLASSIFICATIONS OR TYPES

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Learning Objectives

4. 3 Desktop

4.4 Notebook Computer         

 

6

5

5.0 COMPUTERS GENERATIONS        

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Lecture Objectives

5.3 The computer generations

7

6

6.0 INPUT COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER

6.1       Introduction

6.2 Lecture Objectives

6.3       Input devices

8

 

CAT 2

9

7

7.0       OUTPUT COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Lecture Objectives

7.3 The Motherboard

7.4 Applications of Data Processing

10

8

8.0 PROCESSOR STRUCTURE

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Lecture Objectives

11

9

9.0 FUNCTIONS OF A PROCESSOR

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Lecture Objectives

9.3 Microprocessor Components

9.4 How the CPU Works

12

10

10.0: INTRODUCTION TO DATA COMMUNICATION

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Lecture objectives

10.3 Local Area Networks

10.4 Advantages of Data Networks

13

11

11.0 INTRODUCTION TO DATA COMMUNICATION

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Lecture Objectives

11.2 Types of Computer Network

14

12

12.0 NETWORKS

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Lecture Objectives

12.3 Storage

15

13

13.0 SOFTWARE ACQUISITION METHODS

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Lecture Objectives

13.3 Custom Developed Software

13.4 Advantages

13.5 Disadvantages

13.6 Summary

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Lectures, Discussions, Assignments, Tutorials, Class Presentations, Handouts, Internet Research.

EVALUATION

Cat  1                                               10%

Individual Assignments (2)           10%

Cat 2                                                10%

End of semester exam                    70%

TOTAL                                           100%

REFERENCES

1.     Ashok, A (2015).Computer Fundamentals and Applications. Noida: Vikas Publishing House:ISBN:978-93259-7160-8

2.     Yashavant, P (2016).Let us C.5TH Ed. New Delhi: BPB Publications:ISBN:978-81-8333-163-0

3.     William Stallings Computer Organization and Architecture 7th Edition.