Fundamentals of Information Technology 💻
🎯 Course Outcomes
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Understand the basics of computer systems, their generations, and types. 🖥️
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Learn about various input/output devices and their applications. ⌨️🖨️
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Gain knowledge of memory hierarchy and storage technologies. 💾
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Comprehend the functionality of operating systems, software, and programming languages. 🛠️
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Explore binary number systems, arithmetic operations, and computer codes. 🔢
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Understand networking concepts, internet services, and security. 🌐
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Discover advanced IT trends, such as cloud computing, AI, and nanotechnology. 🤖☁️
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Learn the application of IT in various domains like education, business, and entertainment. 🎓📈🎭
📗 Subject Details
- Max. Marks: 45 (Regular), 60 (Distance Education) 🎯
- Time Allowed: 3 hours ⏱️
- Pass Marks: 35% ✔️
- Lectures to be Delivered: 45-55 (Regular) 📚
- Internal Assessment: 15 📋
📝 Instructions
🧑🏫 For the Paper-Setter
- The question paper will consist of three sections: A, B, and C. 📋
- Sections A & B will carry 40% marks each, with four questions in each section. 🎯
- Section C will carry 20% marks, consisting of 6-12 short-answer questions covering the entire syllabus. 🔍
🎓 For the Candidates
- Candidates are required to attempt two questions from Sections A & B. ✍️
- Section C is compulsory. 📌
- Use of non-programmable scientific calculator is allowed. 🧮
📘 Syllabus
Section A
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Computer Fundamentals: Characteristics, generations, and types of computers. 🖥️
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Input/Output Devices: Keyboards, scanners, printers, plotters, etc. ⌨️🖱️
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Memory and Storage: RAM, ROM, cache, hard disks, flash drives, etc. 💾
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Software: Types of system and application software, operating systems. 📦
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Programming Languages: Machine, assembly, high-level, and 4GL. 🔤
Section B
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Number Systems: Binary, decimal, hexadecimal, and conversions. 🔢
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Binary Arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, 1's & 2's complements. 🧮
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Computer Codes: ASCII, Unicode, BCD, etc. 🖋️
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Networks: Types, topologies, and internet concepts. 🌐
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Advanced IT Trends: Cloud, AI, VR, nanotechnology, and more. 🤖☁️
📚 Books Recommended
- Peter Norton, "Introduction to Computers", Seventh Edition 📕
- V. Rajaraman, "Fundamentals of Computers", PHI 📗
- Larry E. Long and Nancy Long, "Information Technology in Perspective", PHI 📘
- N. Subramanian, "Introduction to Computers", Tata McGraw-Hill 📙
- D.H. Sanders, "Computers Today", McGraw-Hill 📒
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