Basics of computer systems and common applications
This course covers the concepts of basic computer fundamental knowledge and its application to solve real life problems. This course includes basic introduction, its types and applications in various fields, computer software and hardware, operating system, database management system and computer networks and recent trends in technology developed and used in computer and ICT. It also aims at helping students convert theoretical concepts into practical skills through the use of different application packages including word processor, spreadsheet package, presentation package and photo editing graphical package and other tools and applications used in computers.
The teaching faculties are expected to create environment where students can update and upgrade themselves with the current scenario of computing and information technology with the help of topics listed in the syllabus. The general teaching pedagogy that can be followed by teaching faculties for this course includes class lectures, laboratory activity, group discussions, case studies, guest lectures, research work, project work, assignments (theoretical and practical), and written and verbal examinations.