DETAILED SYLLABUS

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No.

Title of the Subject

Duration/Hrs

  1.  

Computer Organizations

30

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Operating Systems

30

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Basic Electrical Engineering and Electronics

30

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Digital Electronics

25

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Microprocessors

30

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Internet and Viruses

25

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Lab-I(OS and Internet)

25

  1.  

Lab-II (Microprocessors)

25

  1.  

Computer Hardware

25

  1.  

Data Communication &Computer Networks

25

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Computer Assembling and Testing

30

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Peripheral Devices

30

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Installation of Operating System and Software

40

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Lab-I(Hardware)

25

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Lab-II(Network)

25

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Seminar

20

  1.  

Project and Viva

40

Total

480

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 COMPUTER ORGANISATION

 

1.       TYPES OF COMPUTER

          Analog, Digital and Hybrid type, Hardware, Software- System software, Application software, Stored Program Concept and Von Neuman Architecture, Firm ware, Human ware, Stored Program Concept, Evolution of computers, Generation of computer.

2.       BACKGROUND AND NUMBER SYSTEM

          Information Representation and Codes, Data Types, Complements, Addition and Substraction of Binary Numbers, Fixed Point and Floating Point Representation, Octal and Hexadecimal System, Conversion of Number Systems, Alpha Numeric Codes - ASCII 7, EBCDIC, Error Detection Codes, Building Blocks of Computers, Combinational Blocks(Gates, Multiplexers, Decoders, Encoders etc.) Sequential Building Blocks (Flip Flops, Registers, Counters, Random Access Memory, etc.)

3.       REGISTER TRANSFER LANGUAGE AND MICRO OPERATIONS

          Register Transfer Language, Concept of Bus, Bus and Memory Transfer, Arithmetic Micro Operations, Logical and Shift Micro Operations.

4.       ARCHITECTURE OF A SIMPLE PROCESSOR

          A Simple Computer Organization, Computer Registers, Computer   Instructions, Timing and Control, Instruction Cycle, Program Interrupts, Design of Basic Computer

5.       CPU ORGANIZATION

          Addressing Modes, Instruction Formats, CPU Organization with Large Registers, Stacks and Handling of Interrupts and Subroutines.

6.       PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

          Machine language, Assembly language, High level language

7.       ORGANISATION OF A DIGITAL COMPUTER

          Input unit, Output Unit, Central Processing Unit, Memory

8.       DATA PROCESSING

          Data collection, Classification, Sorting and Merging, Processing, Summarising, Storing

9.       DATA ORGANISATION

          Organisation Data, Character, Field, Record, File, Database, Sequential Access, Random Access, Indexed Sequential Access

10.     PROGRAMMING PROCESS

          Problem Definition, Algorithm, Flowchart and Coding, Testing and debugging, Implementation, Documentation, Structured Programming

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 OPERATING SYSTEMS

 

1.       INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEM

          Definition and Necessity, Evolution and types, Concepts, Processor, Computing Environments, Structure, Hardware Organization and Architecture, Design Trends and Implementations

2.       PROCESSOR AND MEMORY MANAGEMENT

          Process and States, Context Switching, Scheduling and Synchronization, Inter process Communication, Concurrent Processes, Threads, Critical Regions, Recover Prevention and Solution of Dead locks, Inter Process Communication for Multi-Threaded and Multiple CPU Systems, Memory System, Types and Organizations, Cache Memory, Allocation Techniques, Partitioning, Static, Dynamic and Augmentation Paging, Swapping, Virtual Memory.

3.       INPUT/OUTPUT AND FILE SYSTEMS

          Input/Out put devices, Controllers and Channels, BUS structures, Input/Output techniques, Programmed Interrupt driven and DMA, Input/ Output Subsystem layers, Graphic Support Devices, Multi Media Systems, File Systems concepts, General Hierarchical Models of file system, File and Directories, Allocation and storage issues, Connectivity, Access control and Security.

4.       PROCESSOR SYSTEMS

          Single CPU and Multiple CPU systems, Types and Needs of multi processing systems, RISC Approach, Pipelining, Client Server concepts, Distributed systems, Networking  and Services, Reliability Issues, Fault Tolerant Systems

5.       LOCAL AREA NETWORK

          Introduction to Network, Advantages, Network Technology, Ethernet, IBM Token Ring, cabling  Method, Connectors, Terminators, Hub (Active & Passive), Inter Networking, Bridges & gate ways Real world networking.

          LAN Software, LAN commands, User Commands, Supervisor commands, Console commands, use of system utilities, printer queue, SPOOL, local/shared printing, Priority printing, user rights, Workstation Generation, Creation of AUTO EXEC. BAT file, MAKEUSER, user Rightsm SYSCON: System configuration, FILER: Directories & Files, FCONSOLE : Menu Utility, File Server, Communication server, File server protocol, Hardware requirements, Hard disk, Memory, Types of  workstation & Operating systems, Network bridges, Method of combining various types of topologies together, Setting-up of hardware for LAN installations.

WINDOWS

1.       WINDOWS INTRODUCTION

          Operating System

2.       DESK TOP ICONS

          My Computer, Recycle Bin, Internet Explorer, Network Neighborhood, My Documents.

3.       WORKING WITH WINDOWS

          How to create a Folder, Copying and cutting files, Renaming.

4.       START ICON

          Programms, Favorites, Documents, Settings, Find, Run, Shut down

5.       APPLICATION ICONS

 

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 BASIC ELECTRCAL ENGINEERING AND ELECTRONICS

 

MODULE 1

Fundamentals :– Alternative Current – Wave forms – Frequency – Period – Average value – RMS value – form factor – Simple AC circuits – Resistance – Inductance – Capacitance – Power and Power factor – Three Phase Systems – Star and Delta connection – Phase and Line values.

 

MODULE 2

 

Electronic Components

Passive Components:– Resistors – Capacitors – Inductors – Transformers

Active Components:– Introduction – Semi Conductors – Diodes – PN Junction – Characteristics

Transistors:– PNP – NPN – Configurations – Characteristics – LED – Zener Diode – Photo diode SCRFET – IC

 

MODULED 3

Rectifiers :– Introduction – Half wave – Full wave – Bridge rectifiers

Amplifiers :– Introduction – Configurations

Tools :– Measuring Instruments – Voltmeter – Ammeter – AVO Meter – CRO

 

MODULE 4

Communication:– Introduction – Transmitters – Receivers – Modulation – Frequency bonds – TV

 

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 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

1.       Logic Circuits

          Fundamentals of Binary Variables-Logic Gate Operations- Logic Variables-Boolean Algebraic Theorems-binary number systems-POS-Min term & Max term specifications-Karnaugh(K) map representations-Simplifications-uses.

 

2.       Logic Families

          Concept of different logic families-Comparison-TTL-Characteristics of TTL gate-ECL gate, Fan in, Fan out etc.

3.       Flip flops

          Introduction, different types of flip-flops, characteristics, truth table, propagation delay, Manufacturer specifications, applications, latches.

4.       Registers & counters

          Flip-flop as a shift register, serial-parallel data transfer, typical circuits, applications, ripple counters, methods to improve counter speed, design of counters, types-synchronous & asynchronous, principles of operation, applications, IC versions.

5.       Logic functions

          Address, different types, comparators, decoders, code converters, multiplexer-De-multiplexer, parity generators, familiarization of popular IC Versions, typical circuits & applications.

6.       System Interfacing

          Introduction,  A/D Converter, D/A Converter, types of converters, applications.

 

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 MICROPROCESSORS

MODULE 1

          Introduction-Role-Building Block-Buses-Speed and Performance-Instruction sets-CPU Chips-Fabrication-Packaging-Processor Sockets-Processor Power-Chip characteristics-Processor Cooling-CPU Upgrade-CPU Overlocking.

          Processor Generations-First-Second-Third-Fourth-Fifth-Pentium-AMD K5-Cyrix-Sixth  Generation-Pentium Pro-PII-Celeron-PIII-P4-AMD K6(K6-2,K6-3)-AMD Athlon K7- Athlon K75-AMD Duron-Athlon XP-Cyrix MII-VIA CyrixIII-AMD Opteron-Pentium II Xeon-Pentium III Xeon- Athlon MP-Selection of CPU- Troubleshooting

MODULE 2

          System Buses-Introduction-8 bit ISA Bus-16 bit ISA Bus-MCA Bus-EISA Bus-Local Bus-VESA Local Bus-PCI  Bus-Expansion Buses-Troubleshooting

MODULE 3

          Advanced Chipsets-Introduction-Evolution-Functions I/O Controller-Bridges-Pentium Chipsets-Non Intel Chipsets-Pentium II and Pentium Pro chipsets-810-SiS and ALi-820-820E-815E-AMD 750 and 760-850E-845E-845G-845GL-845GL-VIA Chipsets.

          Server Class Chipsets-Comparison-Chipset selection.

 

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 INTERNET AND VIRUSES

1.       Basics of Internet - Getting connected-Addresses and Names-web objects-sites-E mail--setting up E mail-Creating Mail Messages- Editing Mail Messages-Attaching a file- Sending and Receiving Mail-www-File Transfer-Telnet-Usenet-Gopher- Wais-Archie-Veronica- Internet chat.

2.       Web servers, Browsers and Security

          Web server-Proxy server-Fast Ready Connections - Web Browsers - Netscape Communication Suite-Internet Explorers-Fire walls-Data security.

3.       Searching and Web-Casting Techniques

          Introduction-Search Engines-Search Tools-Get Found or Hidden Data-Subscribing-Channels-Channels Push Technology.

4.       News Groups and Relay chat

5.       Trends in Internet

          Web TV-Internet Telephone-Network Computer-Intranet-E-commerce-E-publishing

6.       Internet in India

7.       Internet and Society

          Commercial-Political-Linguistic-Changing life styles-Moral values.

8.       Browsing the Educational and Informative sites.

9.       Viruses

          Types of viruses-File infectors-Boot Sector Virus-Macro Viruses-Worms-Real Time Messaging Viruses-Web Applet Viruses-Polymorphic Viruses-Multipartite Viruses-Stealth Viruses-Trojan Hores-Time Bombs-Logic Bombs-Viruses Hoaxes-Viral Symptoms-Detection and Prevention.

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LAB-I(OS AND INTERNET)

 

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LAB-II (MICROPROCESSOR)

 

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COMPUTER HARDWARE

 

MODULE 1

1.       Motherboards-Introduction-Functions-Type-Form Factors-Modern  Motherboards-Sockets-Slots-Motherboard-440BX-810-810E-815E-820- Athlon P4- Dual PIII-Server Class,Daughterboards,Maintenance

2.       Supporting chips-Introduction-Types-Clock Generator-Bus Conductor-PIC-DMAC-PIT- PPI-RTC

MODULE 2

3.       Memory-Introduction-Organisation-Primary-Secondary-DRAM-SRAM-Modules-SIMM-SIPP-DIMM-Asynchronous DRAM-Synchronous DRAM-Memory Requirement-Memory Upgrade-Errors-Parity Checking-Troubleshooting.

4.       Logical Memory-Introduction-Real Mode Memory-Conventional Memory-UMA-Extended Memory-HMA-EMS-ROM Shadowing-Optimisation-Performance Improvement.

MODULE 3

5.       Display Adapters-Introduction-Display Subsystem-Evolution-Types-Components-Interfaces-Modes-MDA-CGA-EGA-VGA-PGA-XGA-SVGA-VESA SVGA Standardisation.

6.       Graphic Accelerators-Introduction-Cards-Accelerated Graphic Ports-3D Cards-Upgrading-Troubleshooting

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 DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING

 

MODULE 1

          Modems-Introduction-Serial communication-RS 232-Flow Control-Cables-Analog Modems-Speed- Standards. Maintenance-Digital Technology-ISDN Services- Broad Band-Narrow Band-DSL-Wireless Connections-Port Problems-Modem Problems-Cable Fault.

 

MODULE 2

          Networks-Introduction-Uses-Concepts-Advantages-LAN. MAN-WAN-Components-Protocols-API-Setting up the Network-Installing Cables-Wireless Network-Installing and Configuring Network Cards. Hubs-Switches-Internet working-Intranet working-Repeaters-Routers-Networking Security-Passwords-Firewall.

MODULE 3

          IEEE Standards-802-802.3-802.4.802.5.802.6

          Case Study: NT2000, NETWARE & LINUX.

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COMPUTER  ASSEMBLING AND TESTING

MODULE 1

1.       PC Upgrading-Introduction-Upgrade Essentials-Performance Upgrades-Capacity Upgrades-Feature Upgrades-Repair Upgrades.

2.       PreventiveMaintenance-Introduction-Need-Tools-Materials-Procedures-Active Hardware Maintenance-Active Software Maintenance-Passive Maintenance Procedures- Heat and Temperature Control-Dust and Pollution Control- Ventillation Control- EMI Electrostatic Discharge Control-Humidity and Corrosion Control-Shock and Vibration Control-Preventive Maintenance Schedule.

3.       Trouble shooting-Introduction-Types of PC Faults-Solid Faults-Intermittent Faults-Developing Strategy. Diagnostic and Repair Tools-Diagnostic Software Tools- Diagnostic Hardware Tools-Advanced Testing Tools-Hand Tools for Service Engineers-Disassembling PC.

 

MODULE 2

4.       Computer Assembling-Introduction-Overview of parts of  a PC - Cabinet- Motherboard-Video Card - Sound Cards- Modems-Hard Drive-Zip Drive-CD ROM Drive-Network Card-Interfaces-CPU -Main Memory- Power Supply.

5.       Setting up the Motherboard-Installing CPU-Setting the clock speed- Installing the Memory.

6.       Installing Video Card-Testing - Plug in the Video Card- Providing Power to the Motherboard-Testing

7.       Installing Floppy Drives-Installing Hard Disk-Drives-Installing the CD ROM Drive-Installing Key Board and Mouse.

8.       Installing Sound Card-Installing Modem.

9.       Installing the Motherboard- Installing the Power Supply-Attaching Add-on cards- Installing the Drives-Testing-Parallel dand Serial Port Connectors-Front Panel Indicators and Speaker-Troubleshooting.

 

MODULE 3

10.     Operating System Installation.

11.     BIOS-Introduction-Features-Developers- Identification- Interrupts-Disk Services-Serial Port Services-Video Services- PrintScreen Services-Flash Memory-BIOS  Upgrade-Troubleshooting.

12.     CMOS set up-Introduction-Standard CMOS Setup-Advanced CMOS setup-Advanced Chipset Setup- Power  Management Setup- PNP/PCI Setup- Peripheral Setup-Auto Detect IDE Device-CPU Frequency/Voltage Control-CPU PNP Setup-Password setting-Auto configuration-Exit Options-BIOS Optimisation-  Maintenance-Troubleshooting.

13.     Power On Self Test (POST)

 

 

 

MODULE 4

14.     Partitioning and Formatting-Introduction-Low Level Formatting-IDE Drives-SCSI Drives-Partitioning-Options-Efficient Partitions-Clusters-FAT 16-FAT 32-NTFS-FDISK- Setups for Partitioning-Logical Drives. Primary Partition-Extended Partition-Partitioning Large Drives- Backing Up Partition Information-Bad Sectors-Scan Disk- Third Party Partitioning and Formatting Tools-Troubleshooting.

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PERIPHERAL DEVICES

MODULE 1

1.       Input Devices:- Various Input Devices-Keyboards-Overview of Keyboards-Key switches and Keytops-Keyboard Types-Keyboard interface cable and connector-Functioning of Keyboard. Commands for the keyboard controller-Handling Keyboard  Parameters-Preventive Maintenance-Keyboard circuits- Troubleshooting.

2.       Mouse:-Introduction-Types-Mouse Interfaces-Installation-Customising Mouse Operation-Mouse keys- Preventive Maintenance of Mouse-Mouse circuit-Troubleshooting-Pointing- Devices-Digitizers-Touchpads.

3.       Scanners:-Introduction-Types-Characteristics-Installation- How to use a scanner-Scanner care and Maintenance-Optical Character Recognisation.

MODULE 2

4.       Output Devices:- Monitors-Introduction-Evolution of CRT Monitor  Technologies-Inside a CRT Monitor-Characteristics-Monitor on-Screen controls-Flat panel Display Technologies-Upgrading   Monitors-Preventive Maintenance-Trouble shooting.

5.       Printers-Introduction-Classification of Printers-Dot Matrix Printers-Working of a Dot Matrix Printer-Preventive Maintenance of Dot Matrix Printers-Troubleshooting- Plotters-Plotter Control Languages-Media and Accessories-Plotter Installation.

          Laser Printers-Introduction-building blocks of a laser printer-Working Printer language-Resolution-Fonts- Simplex and Duplex-Upgrading-Colour Printers-Network Printers- Preventive Maintenance of Laser Printer-Error codes-Troubleshooting.

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6.       Storage Devices:-Introduction-Hard Disks-Floppy Disks-CD ROM.

          Hard Disk Drives-Interfaces-Heads-Tracks-Cylinders-Sectors-BIOS-PIO Modes-DMA Modes-ATA standards-ATA Specifications-Installing IDE Hard Drive-SCSI Overview-Concepts-SCSI Configuration- SCSI Installation- ASPI Standards-DOS Boot Record-FAT and Directory-FAT 32-NTFS-Hard Drive Protection-Data Protection-Backing Up System Files-File Defragmenters-Recovering Data-Fixing Hard Disks-Data Recovery.

          Floppy Disks-Floppy Drives-Disk Controller-Cable-Preventive Maintenance-Floppy Drives-Installing-Configuring-Removing-Troubleshooting.

          CD ROMs-Types-CD ROM Drives-CDR and CD RW Drives-Compatibility-DVD-DVD Drives-Storing and Reading- Data-Composition-Standards-Red Book-Yellow Book- Compatibility-Characteristics of CD ROM - Multimedia Kits-Installation-Maintenance- Troubleshooting.

          ZIP Drives-Features.

 

 

MODULE 4

7.       PC Power supplies-Introduction-Types-Switching Power Supply in PCs-Power Supply Form Factor-Standard Form Factors-AT style SMPS-Connectors and Outputs-ATX Power Supply-Connectors and Outputs-Major  sections of  ATX Power Supply-Upgrading-Preventive Maintenance- Troubleshooting-Testing-Types of Power Problems-Effects of Power Problems on  PC-Power Conditioning Equipments-UPS-Types- Batteries-UPS Troubleshooting.

8.       Installation of PC and Peripheral Devices

          Introduction -Site  Preparation-Location-Layout- Air Conditioning- Cabling-Lighting-Furniture-Safety- Step by step process for installing  PC and Peripheral Devices.

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INSTALLATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS

 

 

Setting up the Motherboard :– Installing CPU – Setting the Clock Speed – Installing the Memory

 

Installing Video Card :– Testing – Plug in the Video Card – Providing Power to the Motherboard – Testing

 

Installing Floppy Drives -  Installing Hard Disk Drives – Installing the CD ROM Drive – Installing Key Board and Mouse

 

Installing Sound Card :– Installing Modem

 

Installing the Motherboard :– Installing the Power Supply – Attaching Add-on cards – Installing the Drives – Testing – Parallel and Serial Port Connection – Front Panel Indicators and Speakers – Troubleshooting

 

Operating System Installation

BIOS :– Introduction – Features – Developers – Identification – Interrupts – Disk Services – Serial Port Services – Video Services – Printer Screen Services – Flash Memory –BIOS Upgrade – Troubleshooting

 

CMOS setup :– Introduction – Standard CMOS Setup – Advanced CMOS Setup – Advanced Chipset Setup – Power Management Setup – PNP/PCI Setup – Peripheral Setup – Auto Detect IDE Device – CPU Frequency / Voltage Control – CPU PNP Setup – Password Settings – Auto Configuration – Exit Options – BIOS Optimization – Maintenance – Troubleshooting

 

Power On Self Test (POST)

 

Partitioning and Formatting :– Introduction – Low Level Formatting – IDE Drives – SCSI Drives – Partitioning - Options – Efficient Partitions – Clusters – FAT 16 – FAT 32 – NTFS – FDISK – Steps for Partitioning – Logical Drives – Primary Partition – Extended Partition – Partitioning Large Drives – Backing up Partition Information – Bad Sectors – Scan Disk – Third Party Partitioning and Formatting Tools – Troubleshooting

 

 

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LAB-I (HARDWARE)

 

 

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LAB-II (NETWORK)

 

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SEMINAR

 

 

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PROJECT AND VIVA