Course: Computer Fundamentals

Fee: 4000. INR

Eligibility: Matric or Above.

Course Duration: 3 Months (Part-Time)

Course Overview:

This course aims to provide an understanding of the basic concepts and components of a computer system. The course will cover various topics, including the history and generations of computers, hardware, software, programming languages, networking, and the internet. Additionally, learners will be familiarized with the concepts of multimedia and computer security.

Syllabus:

Introduction to Computers

• Definition, History, Generation, Characteristics, Types & Applications.

Hardware

• Definition of Hardware
• Input Unit: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, etc.
• CPU: Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Control Unit (CU), Memory Unit (MU)
• Output Unit: Monitor, Printer, etc.
• Storage Devices: Primary & Auxiliary Memory (Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, Compact Disk, DVD, Flash Disk, etc.)
• Others: Network Card, Modem, Sound Card, etc.

Software

• Definition & types of Software
• Programming Language
• Liveware
• Firmware and Cache Memory
• Microsoft Office

Computer Security

• Setting & Protection of Computer Room and Computer
• Concept of Computer-related threats (virus, worms, Trojan, phishing, etc.), remedies, and protection

Multimedia

• Concept of Multimedia

Networking and the Internet

• Concept of E-mail / Internet / Extranet, World Wide Web (WWW)
• Familiarity with internet browsers (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Google Chrome, etc.)
• Introduction of IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
• Introduction to Network Media, topology, and protocol.
• Setting up Microsoft Network
• Dial-Up Networking

Number Systems

• Introduction to binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems
• Introduction to ASCII and Unicode standards
• Note: The contents can be modified based on the requirements of learners or location.