Computer Applications

Paper Code: 
CJD 200
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Learn the practical usage of computers in day to day applications.
  2. Use computer for basic purposes of preparing documents, personnel/business letters and    professional PowerPoint presentations.

Learning outcomes (COs):

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Learning and teaching strategies

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CJD 200

 

 

 

 

 

Computer Applications

The students will be able to –

 

CO17: Explain the fundamental concepts of computer.
CO18: Analyse the use office automation tools in daily work.

CO19: Create effective and well formatted documents.

CO20: Design presentation using presentation tools and enhance presentation skills
CO21: Explain the advantage of collaborative documents presentation tools and enhance presentation skills
CO22: Explain the advantage of collaborative documents
 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussions, student centered approach, Through Video Tutorials

 

Learning activities for the students: Presentations, Quizzesand Assignments

Assignments, Classroom activity, Continuous Assessment, Semester End Examination

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Computers

                                                                                                              

  • Introduction to Computers (definition, characteristics & uses), Evolution of computers, System unit (memory, ALU & control unit), Input / Output devices, Storage devices (Memory- primary & secondary). Introduction to Software, its type (system, application & utility); Programming languages (machine, assembly & high-level), Language processors (assembler, compiler & interpreter). Introduction to Data Processing: Elements of Data Processing, Data Processing Activities.

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Windows

                                                                                                      9 hrs

  • Introduction, features (Desktop & its components, the window, the application window (various bars), the document window, the dialog window, the icons). Windows explorer; Control panel, Setting wallpaper, screen saver, background. Creating a folder, Compressing/ Zipping files (WinZip), Virus & Antivirus.

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Word Processing

 

  • Introduction to word processing, Features of Word processors, Working with formatted documents, Shortcut keys. Finding & replacing text, GoTo (5) command. Formatting documents, Selecting text, Formatting characters, Changing cases, Paragraph formatting, Indents, Using format painter, Page formatting, Header & footer, Bullets & numbering, Tabs.
  • Advanced Word processing Tools: Creating and formatting tables. Proofing text (Spell check, Auto correct), Inserting pictures, Mail merging, Printing, Getting Help.

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Presentation software

                                                                                           

  • Introduction, Use of presentation software, Presentation tips, components of slide, templates and wizards, using template, choosing an auto layout, using outlines, adding subheadings, editing text, formatting text, Creating presentation using blank presentation, Adding slides, changing color scheme, changing background and shading, adding header and footer, adding clip arts, Various presentation views, Working in slide sorter view, adding transition and animations to slide show, Printing slides, Creating and using master-slide.

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Cloud based office tools

                                       

  • Introduction to cloud services: Google drive, Google docs, Google sheets, Google slides. Sharing and creating files, uploading and downloading files and folders. Creating and designing forms using Google forms. Introduction to office365 and its applications.

 

Essential Readings: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

 

  • Peter Norton, “Introduction to Computers”, TMH, 2001
  • Bott and Leonhard, “Using Office 2000”, Prentice Hall of India    
  • L. Young, “Internet Complete Reference”, TMH
  • Mahapatra & Sinha, “Essentials of Information Technology”, Dhanpat Rai Publishing
  • R.K.Taxali, “PC Software For Windows” , Tata McGraw Hill

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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