INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
THE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE PESHAWAR
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BBA (Hons) – I
Introduction to Computing
304
03
16
48
Course Objectives
Computer is one of the most advanced and fast growing technology of the world. Each
and every day a lot of improvement is emerging in both software and hardware of the computer.
In response to this trend this course has been designed. It focuses on brief, introduction to
computers history and types of computer. It also provides students with hands-on use of
computer how to use the windows, word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Week-1
-Computer
Introduction to Computer and Computing
Computer Hardware & Software
Characteristic of Computer
Function of Computer
Week-2
-Classification of Computer
Personal Computer
WorkStation
Mini Computer
Main Frame Computer
Super Computer
Week-3
-Parts of a Computer
-The System Unit
-The Processors
-Memory
Volatile Memory
Non-Volatile Memory
-Mouse
-Keyboard
-Printers
Week-4
-Types of software
Systems Software
-Operating Systems (Windows, MS-DOS, LINUX)
-Translators (Compilers, Interpreters)
-Utility Programs
Applications software
-General Purpose
-Word Processors
-Spreadsheets
-Data Bases
- (Accounting Packages)
-Communication software
-Graphical designing packages
-Special Purpose application Software
Programming Software
Week-5
-Operating systems
Programming Languages
Machine Language
Assembly Language
High Level Language
Week-6
-Windows
Introduction to Windows
-Familiarization with Windows Icons
-My Computer
-Recycle Bin
-Control panel
-Start Button
-Task Bar
-Shut down Processes
Use of start Menu
Customize the desktop
Use of Windows Help
Word pad
Calculator
Paint
Managing files and folders using My Computer
Managing files and Folders using Windows Explorer
Managing Recycle bin operations
Internet Explorer (Send/receive E-Mail, Browsing Internet)
Week-7
-Word Processor (MS-Word)
Introduction to Ms-Office
Ms-Word
Creating New File
Opening File
Saving File
Saving File
Renaming File
Cut, Copy, Paste
Changing Font, Bold, Italic
Week-8
-MS-Word
Format Painter
Page Breaks
Aligning Text
Thesaurus
Spell Check
Finding and Replacing Text
Page Setup
Print Setup
Print Preview
Printing a Document
Week-9
Table
Draw Table
Insert Table
Columns to Right
Rows Above
Rows Below
Delete Table
Week-10
-MS-Excel
Introduction to Ms-Excel
Work Books
Work Sheet
Entering and Editing Cells
Selecting Multiple Cells
Working with Number
Creating Formulas
Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns
Inserting and Deleting Cells
Moving and Coping Cells
Week-11
Adding Worksheets
Deleting Worksheets
Using Basic Excel Functions
Sum
Average
Week-12
-Power Point
Introduction to Ms-Power Point
Creating Presentations in Power Point by using Blank
Presentation or Design Template
Add Text and Pictures
Custom Animation
View Show
Rehearse Timings
Week-13
- Internet
Uses, Features of Internet
Web Browser
Using Internet
Creating Dialup Connection for Internet
Week-14
-Computer Viruses
A:
Types of Computer viruses (Trojan horses, Worms & Viruses)
B:
Protection from viruses (Anti Viruses)
Week-15
-Telecommunication Net Works
Networks & Data Communication
Network
Benefits / Uses of Network
Types of Network
LAN, WAN, MAN
Topologies
Bus Topology
Star Topology
Ring Topology
Week-16
- Practical / Lab Practices
Assignments
Total Marks:
100
Recommended Books:
Introduction to Computer by Peter Norton, 3rd Edition
Mastering Microsoft Office by Gini Courter , Anneth Marquis Professional
Edition
Computer Fundamentals Concepts, Systems & Applications, by P.K. Sinha
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