Basic Computer Course (BCC)


Course Duration : 36 Hours. Theory: 10 hrs + Practical: 22 hrs. + Tutorial: 04 hrs. This course can also be offered as 06 days full time intensive course.

  1. Knowing computer: What is Computer, Basic Applications of Computer; Components of Computer System, Central Processing Unit (CPU), VDU, Keyboard and Mouse, Other input/output Devices, Computer Memory, Concepts of Hardware and Software; Concept of Computing, Data and Information; Applications of IECT; Connecting keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer to CPU and checking power supply.
  2. Operating Computer using GUI Based Operating System: What is an Operating System; Basics of Popular Operating Systems; The User Interface, Using Mouse; Using right Button of the Mouse and Moving Icons on the screen, Use of Common Icons, Status Bar, Using Menu and Menu-selection, Running an Application, Viewing of File, Folders and Directories, Creating and Renaming of files and folders, Opening and closing of different Windows; Using help; Creating Short cuts, Basics of O.S Setup; Common utilities.
  3. Understanding Word Processing: Word Processing Basics; Opening and Closing of documents; Text creation and Manipulation; Formatting of text; Table handling; Spell check, language setting and thesaurus; Printing of word document.
  4. Using Spread Sheet: Basics of Spreadsheet; Manipulation of cells; Formulas and Functions; Editing of Spread Sheet, printing of Spread Sheet.
  5. Communication using the Internet: Basic of Computer networks; LAN, WAN; Concept of Internet; Applications of Internet; connecting to internet; What is ISP; Knowing the Internet; Basics of internet connectivity related troubleshooting.
  6. WWW and Web Browsers: World Wide Web; Web Browsing softwares, Search Engines; Understanding URL; Domain name; IP Address; Using e-governance website.
  7. Communications and collaboration: Basics of electronic mail; Getting an email account; Sending and receiving emails; Accessing sent emails; Using Emails; Document collaboration; Instant Messaging; Netiquettes.
  8. Making Small Presentation: Basics of presentation software; Creating Presentation; Preparation and Presentation of Slides; Slide Show; Taking printouts of presentation / handouts.

 

* For reference only. For details see detailed syllabus.


DETAILED SYLLABUS

Objective: The course is designed to aim at imparting a basic level appreciation programme for the common man. After completing the course the incumbent is able to the use the computer for basic purposes of preparing his personnel/business letters, viewing information on Internet (the web), sending mails etc. This allows a common man or housewife to be also a part of computer users list. This would also aid the PC penetration program. This helps the small business communities, housewives to maintain their small account using the computers and enjoy in the world of Information Technology.

 

Duration: 36 Hours. Theory: 10 hrs + Practical: 22 hrs. + Tutorial: 04 hrs. This course can also be offered as 06 days full time intensive course.

Syllabus Outline

Theory

Tutorials

Practical

 1.

Introduction to computer

2

1

4

 2.

Introduction to GUI Based Operating System

3

-

8

 3.

Elements of Word Processing

4

2

10

 4.

Spreadsheets

4

2

10

 5.

Computer communication and Internet

4

-

5

 6.

WWW and web browsers

2

-

3

 7.

Communication and Collaboration

2

-

2

 8.

Making small presentations

4

-

8

Grand Total

25

5

50


1. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
 1.0. Introduction

 1.1. Objectives

 1.2. What is Computer?

            1.2.1 History of Computers
            1.2.2 Characteristics Of Computer System
            1.2.3 Basic Applications of Computer
1.3 Components of Computer System
            1.3.1 Central Processing Unit
            1.3.2 Keyboard, mouse and VDU
            1.3.3 Other Input devices
            1.3.4 Other Output devices
            1.3.5 Computer Memory
1.4 Concept of Hardware and Software
            1.4.1 Hardware
            1.4.2 Software
                        1.4.2.1 Application Software
                        1.4.2.2 Systems software
            1.4.3 Programming Languages
1.5 Representation of Data/Information
1.6 Concept of Data processing
1.7 Applications of IECT
            1.7.1 e-governance
            1.7.2 Multimedia and Entertainment
1.8 Summary
1.9 Model Questions and Answers

2. INTRODUCTION TO GUI BASED OPERATING SYSTEM

2.0 Introduction
2.1 Objectives
2.2 Basics of Operating System
            2.2.1 Operating system
            2.2.2 Basics of popular operating system (LINUX, WINDOWS)
2.3 The User Interface
            2.3.1 Task Bar
            2.3.2 Icons
            2.3.3 Start Menu
            2.3.4 Running an Application
2.4 Operating System Simple Setting
            2.4.1 Changing System Date And Time
            2.4.2 Changing Display Properties
            2.4.3 To Add Or Remove A Windows Component
            2.4.4 Changing Mouse Properties
            2.4.5 Adding and removing Printers
2.5 File and Directory Management
2.6 Types of files
2.7 Summary
2.8 Model Questions and Answers
3. ELEMENTS OF WORD PROCESSING
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Objectives
3.2 Word Processing Basics
           3.2.1 Opening Word Processing Package
           3.2.2 Menu Bar
           3.2.3 Using The Help
           The Icons Below Menu Bar
3.3 Opening and closing Documents
           3.3.1 Opening Documents
           3.3.2 Save and Save as
           3.3.3 Page Setup
           3.3.4 Print Preview
           3.3.5 Printing of Documents
3.4 Text Creation and manipulation
           3.4.1 Document Creation
           3.4.2 Editing Text
           3.4.3 Text Selection
           3.4.4 Cut, Copy and Paste
           3.4.5 Font and Size selection
           3.4.6 Alignment of Text
3.5 Formatting the Text
           3.5.1 Paragraph Indenting
           3.5.2 Bullets and Numbering
           3.5.3 Changing case
3.6 Table Manipulation
            3.6.1 Draw Table
           3.6.2 Changing cell width and height
           3.6.3 Alignment of Text in cell
           3.6.4 Delete / Insertion of row and column
           3.6.5 Border and shading
3.7 Summary
3.8 Model Questions and Answers
4. SPREAD SHEET
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Objectives
4.2 Elements of Electronic Spread Sheet
           4.2.1 Opening of Spread Sheet
           4.2.2 Addressing of Cells
           4.2.3 Printing of Spread Sheet
           4.2.4 Saving Workbooks
4.3 Manipulation of Cells
           4.3.1 Entering Text, Numbers and Dates
           4.3.2 Creating Text, Number and Date Series
           4.3.3 Editing Worksheet Data
           4.3.4 Inserting and Deleting Rows, Column
           4.3.5 Changing Cell Height and Width
4.4 Function and Charts
           4.4.1 Using Formulas
           4.4.2 Function
           4.4.3 Charts
4.5 Summary
4.6 Model Questions and Answers
5. COMPUTER COMMUNICATION AND INTERNET
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Objectives
5.2 Basics of Computer Networks
           5.2.1 Local Area Network (LAN)
           5.2.2 Wide Area Network (WAN)
5.3 Internet
           5.3.1 Concept of Internet
           5.3.2 Basics of Internet Architecture
5.4 Services on Internet
           5.4.1 World Wide Web and Websites
           5.4.2 Communication on Internet
           5.4.3 Internet Services
5.5 Preparing Computer for Internet Access
           5.5.1 ISPs and examples (Broadband/Dialup/WiFi)
           5.5.2 Internet Access Techniques
5.6 Summary
5.7 Model Questions and Answers
6. WWW AND WEB BROWSER
6.0 Introduction
6.1 Objectives
6.2 Web Browsing Software
           6.2.1 Popular Web Browsing Software
6.3 Configuring Web Browser
6.4 Search Engines
           6.4.1 Popular Search Engines / Search for content
           6.4.2 Accessing Web Browser
           6.4.3 Using Favorites Folder
           6.4.4 Downloading Web Pages
           6.4.5 Printing Web Pages
6.5 Summary
6.6 Model Questions and Answers
7. COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
7.0 Introduction
7.1 Objectives
7.2 Basics of E-mail
           7.2.1 What is an Electronic Mail
           7.2.2 Email Addressing
           7.2.3 Configuring Email Client
7.3 Using E-mails
           7.3.1 Opening Email Client
           7.3.2 Mailbox: Inbox and Outbox
           7.3.3 Creating and Sending a new E-mail
           7.3.4 Replying to an E-mail message
           7.3.5 Forwarding an E-mail message
           7.3.6 Sorting and Searching emails
7.4 Advance email features
           7.4.1 Sending document by E-mail
           7.4.2 Activating Spell checking
           7.4.3 Using Address book
           7.4.4 Sending Softcopy as attachment
           7.4.5 Handling SPAM
7.5 Instant Messaging and Collaboration
           7.5.1 Using Smiley
           7.5.2 Internet etiquettes
7.6 Summary
7.7 Model Questions and Answers
8. MAKING SMALL PRESENTATIONS
8.0 Introduction
8.1 Objectives
8.2 Basics
           8.2.1 Using PowerPoint
           8.2.2 Opening A PowerPoint Presentation
           8.2.3 Saving A Presentation
8.3 Creation of Presentation
           8.3.1 Creating a Presentation Using a Template
           8.3.2 Creating a Blank Presentation
           8.3.3 Entering and Editing Text
           8.3.4 Inserting And Deleting Slides in a Presentation
8.4 Preparation of Slides
          8.4.1 Inserting Word Table or An Excel Worksheet
          8.4.2 Adding Clip Art Pictures
          8.4.3 Inserting Other Objects
          8.4.4 Resizing and Scaling an Object
8.5 Providing Aesthetics
          8.5.1 Enhancing Text Presentation
          8.5.2 Working with Color and Line Style
          8.5.3 Adding Movie and Sound
          8.5.4 Adding Headers and Footers
8.6 Presentation of Slides
          8.6.1 Viewing A Presentation
          8.6.2 Choosing a Set Up for Presentation
          8.6.3 Printing Slides And Handouts
8.7 Slide Show
          8.7.1 Running a Slide Show
          8.7.2 Transition and Slide Timings
          8.7.3 Automating a Slide Show
8.8 Summary
8.9 Model Questions and Answers