Learning Objectives

• Introduce the fundamentals of computing devices and reinforce computer vocabulary, particularly with respect to personal use of computer hardware and software, the Internet, networking and mobile computing.
• Give students an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential components in business, education and society.

Module-1: (6 Hrs.)

Evolution of the computing machine

• Abacus
• Napers bones
• Pascaline
• Leibniz calculatorJacquard’s loom
• Difference engine
• Analytical engine
• Hollerith’s machine

Module-2: (6 Hrs.)

Generations of computers

• First Generations of computers (1940-1956)
• Second Generations of computers (1956-1963)
• Third Generations of computers (1969-1971)
• Fourth Generations of Computer (1971- present)
• Fifth Generations of computers (Present beyond).

Module-3: (1 Hrs.)

Types of computers

• Desktop computers
• Work stations
• Note book computers
• Tablet computers
• Hand held computers
• Smart phones.

Module-4: (1 Hrs.)

Functional units of a computer

• Input unit
• Storage Unit
• CPU
• Output

Module-5: (6 Hrs.)

Hardware

• Processors
• Motherboard
• Peripherals and parts
• Memory
• Primary
• ROM & RAM
• Secondary or auxiliary storage
• Magnetic storage devises
• Optical storage devises
• Conductor storage

Module-6: (5 Hrs.)

Input/ output devices

• Keyboard
• mouse
• Light-Pen
• Touch screen
• Graphic tablet
• Joystick
• Microphone
• Scanner
• Mark reader
• Barcode/ QR Code reader
• MICR reader
• Biometric sensor
• Smart card reader
• Digital camera output devices
• LCD-Printer
• Plotter
• 3D Printer.

Module-7: (2 Hrs.)

Software-OS-Process management-memory management-file management

• Device management
• Application software.

Module-8: (3 Hrs.)

Cyber Crimes against individuals

• Identity hurt
• Harassment
• impersonation and cheating
• Violation of privacy- cyber
• Crimes against property
• Credit card fraud
• Intellectual property theft
• Internet time theft
• Cybercrimes against Government
• Cyber terrorism
• Website defacement
• Attack against e-government website

Reference:

• Computer Fundamentals” by P K Sinha
• Computer Fundamentals: Architecture & Organization Ram, B. 4th ed New Age
• Computer Networks & Internets: With Internet Applications Comer, Douglas 4th ed Pearson