Computer Science- Syllabus

Objective: To develop an understanding of Information Technology and its use by the business as
facilitator and driver.

1. Introduction to Computers 3 Units
Data and information concepts, Data Hierarchy, I-P-O Cycle, Number System, Computing
Systems, Characteristics of Computer System, Functions of Computer System, Block Diagram of
Computer System, Types of Computer System, Generation Concept of Computers, Flow Chart .

2. Computer Terminologies 2 Units
Hardware, Software, Firmware, Computer Languages, Compilers / Interpreters, Demonstration
of Computer Components.

3. Operating System 2 Units
An overview, Functions, Classification of OS CUI/GUI, Various Types of OS, Real Time OS,
Windows Components & Tools, Demonstration of Application Level Settings & Controls.

4. Network Basics 2 Units
Introduction & Definition, Types of Network, Network Topologies, Network Protocols, Common
Networking Devices.

5. Internet Basics 3 Units
What is Internet, Utility & Role of Internet, Internet vs. Intranet, Internet Browser, Different
Types of Internet Browsers, Internet Tools, Search Engines, E-Commerce- Nature, Types (B2B,
B2C, C2C), Computer Virus and Worm

6. Introduction to Microsoft Office
I. MS WORD 4 Units
What is a word processor?, How to start MS-Word, Working with Documents, Editing
Documents in Word, Formatting Documents, Formatting Paragraphs, Formatting Page,
Working with Clip Art, Understanding Tables and Lists, Using Header and Footers Styles,
Getting the advantages Spelling and Grammar, Mail Merge, Using Templates, Managing
page formatting tools, Managing Track Changes.
II. MS EXCEL 10 Units
Working with worksheets, Reference Concept, Basic Formatting, Conditional Formatting,
Entering formula, Using Built-in Functions, Using additional Operators, Setting
Arguments, Creation of List, Working with Graphs, Using Chart Wizard, Using Logical
Functions, Use of Macros, PIVOT Table & Chart Generation
III. MS POWERPOINT 4 Units
Getting Started, Using Auto layout, making use of Templates, Bullets and Hyperlinks,
Animating the presentation, Using PowerPoint tools, Working Outline View, Using Notes
page, Making Transitions and Printing

7. Internal Assessment 4 Units