Computer Science 501
Computer Science 501
Computer Science 501
Hours/Week: 4
Credits : 4
UNIT - I
12 Hours
Introduction to computers: Characteristics of computers, advantages & disadvantages of
Computers, Classification of Digital Computer Systems: Microcomputers, Minicomputers,
Mainframes, Supercomputers.
Anatomy of Computer: Introduction, Functions & Components of a Computer, Central
Processing Unit, Memory- RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, Flash Memory. Secondary
Storage Devices.
Input and output Devices: Introduction, Keyboard, Mouse, Trackball, Joystick, Digitizing
Tablet, Scanners, Digital Camera, Bar Code Reader, Speech Input Devices, Touch Screen, Touch
pad, Light Pen, Monitor, Printers, Plotters, Sound Cards & Speakers.
Application of Computers: In Home, Education & Training, Business & Industry,
Entertainment, Science, Medicine & Engineering.
UNIT - II
12 Hours
Computer Software: Fundamentals, Introduction, Operating System, Utilities, Compilers &
interpreters, word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, database management
systems.
Operating Systems: Introduction, Functions of an operating System, Classification of Operating
Systems-Batch Operating System, Multiprogramming Operating System, Time Sharing
Operating System, Personal Computer Operating System, The Unix Operating System,
Microkernel Based Operating System, On-Line and Real Time Systems.
Programming Languages: Introduction, machine language, assembly language, high level
language, types of high level languages.
UNIT - III
12 Hours
UNIT - IV
12 Hours
Text Books:
1. Introduction to Computers, Peter Norton, VI Edition, TATA McGRAW Hill Publication.
2. Alexis Leon & Mathews Leon Computers Today
3. Fundamentals of Computers, V Rajaraman, V Edition, PHI Publications. 2010.
Reference Book:
1. Peter Nortons Introduction to Computers Second Edition
2. Cisco Systems Networking Academy: First Year Companion Guide Vitp Amato
Techmedia Publication.
3. Internet for everyone Alexis Leon and Mathews Leon Leon TechWorld Publication
4. Internet in a Nutshell Valerie Quercia OReilly Publication