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PCTE Computer – I (BMHCT) 1

PCTE INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT

COURSE – PLAN (Jul 10 – Dec 10)

SUBJECT: Computer - I

CODE: BH – 107

CLASS: BHMCT – 1st Sem.

TEACHER: Mrs. Maninder Kaur (MN)

Course Description:

This course includes introduction to computers that focus on classification of computers,

characteristics, hardware and software concepts, operating system and then we’ll have hands

on practice in learning MS-DOS and Windows.

More specifically, we will cover the following topics:

Computer Fundamentals

Characteristics and classification of computers

Generations of computers

Components of a Computer

Primary and Secondary Memories

Input / Output Devices

Software Concepts

Operating System Concepts

Introduction to MS-DOS

Introduction to Microsoft Windows

Course Goals:

The basic objective of the course is to introduce the students to the world of computers and

computer technology and to give the knowledge about the basic concepts of operating

systems, World Processing, Database, presentations & Networking.

The students will learn fundamentals of computers, their characteristics and classification,

develop an understanding of hardware and software concepts and have knowledge about

input/output devices. This course makes you familiar with MS-DOS and also with graphical

interface of Microsoft Windows.


Grading:

MSE: 8 marks

Hourly Tests: 6 marks

Class Tests: 3 marks

Assignments: 3 marks

Total: 20 marks

Rules for Assignments:

Purpose:

The assignments will primarily be practice problems for the exams. Thus, you should

not collaborate on it with others by splitting the work and sharing answers. You will

gain the most benefit from doing it by yourself. You can, of course, ask me for help.

If someone in the class asks you for help on assignments, handle the situation as if

you are a course instructor. Don’t just give them an answer, but make sure they know

how to find the answer on their own. If I feel that people have submitted answers

that are merely copies of each other, I will grade the one solution and divide the

credit for it equally among the copies.

Due Date:

As indicated in the course break-up below.

Late Policy:

You must do your work on time because we'll be correcting/discussing it in class. No

assignment will be accepted after the due date. If you know that you have a specific

time conflict, make arrangements with me in advance for a separate assignment for

late submission.

Format:

All assignments should be done according to the following format:

Assignment must have a cover page including title of assignment, subject, date

of submission, students name, class, roll no. and submitted to.

For a sample of cover page, visit my website http://www.eazynotes.com.

Use loose sheets with one side plain and other side lined.

Write questions/headings with black pen and other text with blue pen.

Draw diagrams (if necessary), neat and clean with pencil on plain side of

paper.

http://www.eazynotes.com/


Pages should be numbered.

Mention Contents at the beginning and References at the end of each

assignment.

Tests:

Tests can be oral/written/open book. Open book test is so that you can look up formulas or

data from the text or lecture notes. You need to be sufficiently familiar with the material in

the book to know where to look up the information that you need. The purpose of the exams

is for you to demonstrate that you have attained an operational level of understanding of the

material.

The tests will be conducted on the dates mentioned in the course break-up. No extra test will

be conducted for the absentees. If you have any time conflict for the test, contact me in

advance so that we can make sufficient arrangements. Keep in mind that there will be no

improvement test at the end of the semester. Therefore, it’s your responsibility to give test on

time.

Class Participation:

A large component of your learning takes place in class. The actual concepts of computers

are fairly simple, although their implementation is often complicated by real-world

constraints. Thus, I tend to give lectures to explain these concepts, and pose questions for

discussion that are meant to draw out these implications. I will guide discussion, and add

information here and there as necessary to carry the discussion forward or to lead it into a

digression that adds depth in a different direction.

I will frequently have in-class exercises that you will do as individual/groups. Thus, it is very

important that you attend class regularly. I will keep attendance throughout the semester.

Please let me know in advance of any scheduled absences.

Classroom Policies:

Following are the classroom policies and they are meant to be strictly followed:

Be punctual for the class; try to minimize your disturbance if you are late. I may reject

students who come after 15 minutes from the scheduled time.


Student coming late will be considered as late arrival and I will record late arrivals on

the day’s attendance.

Three late arrivals equals to one absent. And then entry will be permitted only if you

sign an application from the director.

Mobile phones are not allowed in the classroom. If any student found using the

mobile phone, he/she has to pay Rs. 200 as fine in the account office.

During lecture delivery, if you have any kind of query, just raise your hand. Queries

are important for the understanding of the concepts. So, do ask queries but make sure

they are relevant to the subject.

Be disciplined in the classroom and don’t make any noise while we are studying.


SYLLABUS

Computer – I (Theory)

BH – 107 Internal Assessment: 20

Max. Marks: 50 External Assessment: 30

Information Concepts and Processing

A. Definitions

B. Need , Quality and Value of Information

C. Data Processing Concepts

Elements of a Computer System

A. Definitions

B. Characteristics of Computers

C. Classification of Computers

D. Limitations

Hardware Features and Uses

A. Components of a Computer

B. Generations of Computers

C. Primary and Secondary Storage Concepts

D. Data Entry Devices

E. Data Output Devices

Software Concepts

A. System Software

B. Application Software

C. Language Classification

D. Compilers and Interpreters

Operating System/Environments


Basics of MS-DOS

A. Internal Commands

B. External Commands

Introduction to Windows

A. GUI Features

B. What are Windows and Windows 95 and Above?

C. Parts of a Typical Window and Their Functions


SYLLABUS

Computer – I (Practical)

BH – 107 Internal Assessment: 20

Max. Marks: 50 External Assessment: 30

Windows Operations – Practical

A. Creating Folders

B. Creating Shortcuts

C. Copying Files/Folders

D. Renaming Files/Folders

E. Deleting Files

F. Exploring Windows

G. Quick Menus

Ms-Office 97

Ms-Word-Practical

Creating a Document

A. Entering Text

B. Saving the Document

C. Editing a Document Already Saved to Disk

D. Getting Around the Document

E. Find and Replace Operations

F. Printing the Document

Formatting a Document

A. Justifying Paragraphs

B. Changing Paragraph Indents

C. Setting Tabs and Margins

D. Formatting Pages and Documents

E. Using Bullets and Numbering

F. Headers/Footers

G. Pagination


Special Effects

A. Print Special Effects e.g. Bold, Underline, Superscripts, Subscripts

B. Changing Fonts

C. Changing Case

Cut, Copy and Paste Operation

A. Marking Blocks

B. Copying and Pasting a Block

C. Cutting and Pasting a Block

D. Deleting a Block

E. Formatting a Block

F. Using Find and Replace in a block

Using Ms-Word Tools

A. Spelling and Grammar

B. Mail Merge

C. Printing Envelops and Labels

Tables

A. Create

B. Delete

C. Format

Graphics

A. Inserting Clip Arts

B. Symbols (Border/Shading)

C. Word Art

Print Options

A. Previewing the Documents

B. Printing a Whole Document

C. Printing a Selected Page

D. Printing a Selected Set

E. Printing Several Documents

F. Printing More Than One Copies


COURSE BREAK-UP

Subject: Computer – I Code: BH – 107

Class: BHMCT Semester: I

No. of Lect.: 26 No. of Assignments: 3

No. of Tests: 2 No. of Viva Voce: 1

Teacher: Mrs. Maninder Kaur (MN)

Proposed

Week

Lect.

No. Lect. Content Assignments Tests

Actual Date

of Delivery

1 1. Introduction to Course Plan &

Introduction to Computers

2 2. Information Concepts and Processing

3. Elements of a Computer System

4. Generations of Computers

3 5. Practical: Windows Operations

6. Block Diagram of Computer Assign-1

7. Input Devices

4 8.

Practical: MS-Word

Creating Document & Document

Operations

9. Output Devices

10. Test-1

5 11. Introduction to Memory & Types of

Memory

12. Storage Devices & their Types

13. Practical: Formatting a Document

6 14. Software Concepts, Compilers and

Interpreters Assign-2

7 15. Introduction to Operating System & its

functions

16. Various types of the Operating System

17. Practical: Special Effects on Text

Cut , Copy & Paste

18. Test- 2

19. MS-DOS and its Internal Commands

20. External Commands


21. Introduction to Windows 95 Assign-3

10 22. Practical: Tables, Mail merge

11 23. Parts of a Window

24. Viva

25. Practical

12 26. Discussion of Previous Question

Papers


ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

Long Questions: (5 marks)

1. Write all six types of classifications of computers by its size, capacity, speed and functions.

2. Explain the generations of computer.

3. What are essential components of a computer? Draw the schematic diagram of a computer

showing its essential components. Discuss the function of each component.

4. List various types of input devices and explain them.

5. What do you understand by Operating System? What are the functions of an Operating

System?

6. List various output devices.

7. What is the difference between internal and external DOS commands? Explain each

command with syntax.

8. Explain the hierarchy of memory.

9. What are the features of Windows?

10. What is the function of Windows Explorer?

Short Questions: (2 ½ marks)

1. What is a computer?

2. Give limitations of computers?

3. What is a window? Explain.

4. Write short note on operating system?

5. Difference between:

a. Internal and External Commands

b. Hardware and Software

c. GUI and CUI

d. Multiprogramming and Multiprocessing

e. System Software and Application Software

f. RAM and ROM

g. Magnetic Disk and Magnetic Tape

h. Compiler and Interpreter

i. Printer and plotter


6. What are major components of a computer?

7. What is BIOS?

8. What are the parts of a window?

9. What is translator?

10. What the purpose is of drag and drop method?

11. How can you set the screen saver and background of Windows?

12. What do you know about desktop, icon, folder and shortcuts?

13. How can you set date and time in Windows?

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