Minor Elective - Fundamentals of Computer (B.Com)

Minor paper from another faculty covering computer hardware, software, operating systems and office tools.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters25Topics

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01Unit 1: Introduction to Computers 5 topics

Characteristics and limitations of computers
Generations of computers
Classification: micro, mini, mainframe, super
Block diagram of a computer
Applications in business

02Unit 2: Computer Hardware 6 topics

Input and output devices
CPU: ALU, CU and registers
Primary memory: RAM, ROM and cache
Secondary storage devices
Units of memory
Binary and decimal number systems

03Unit 3: Software and Operating Systems 5 topics

System and application software
Compiler, interpreter and assembler
Functions and types of operating systems
Windows and Linux basics
File and folder management, utilities

04Unit 4: Office Tools 4 topics

Word processing: formatting, tables, mail merge
Spreadsheet: cells, formulas and functions
Cell referencing and charts
Presentation software: slides, animation and slide show

05Unit 5: Networks, Internet and Security 5 topics

LAN, MAN and WAN
Network topologies
Internet, WWW, browsers and search engines
E-mail and protocols
Viruses, phishing and safe computing

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You will be able to

Describe the characteristics, generations, classification and block diagram of a computer
Identify input, output, memory and storage devices and convert simple numbers to binary
Explain system and application software and the functions of an operating system
Use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation tools for office work
Explain computer networks, internet services and basic cyber safety

Who it is for

B.Com students (General and Accounting & Taxation streams) of Semester 1 under the UP State Universities NEP 2020 syllabus
Commerce students taking computers as the minor elective from another faculty

What you need

No prior computer knowledge is needed

Questions

Is practical computer work included?

Yes. Along with theory, students practise Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint on the centre's computers.

Does this minor paper count in my B.Com result?

Yes, the minor elective is a credit paper under NEP; it must be passed like other papers.

Which syllabus does the course follow?

It follows the UP State Universities NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus for B.Com. Where your own university's syllabus differs, the centre teaches as per your university syllabus and papers.