Prerequisites: None

Credit Hour: 3

Introduction to Computer Studies:

Discovering Computers — Fundamentals, 2011 Edition is intended for use as a stand-alone textbook or in combination with an applications, Internet, or programming textbook in a full-semester introductory computer course. No experience with computers is assumed. The objectives of this book are to:

• Provide a concise, yet comprehensive introduction to computers

• Present the most-up-to-date technology in an ever changing discipline

• Give students an understanding of why computers are essential components in business and society

• Teach the fundamentals of computers and computer nomenclature, particularly with respect to personal computer hardware and software, the Web, and enterprise computing

• Present the material in a visually appealing and exciting manner that motivates students to learn.

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this book are to:

• Provide a concise, yet comprehensive introduction to computers.

• Present the most-up-to-date technology in an ever changing discipline.

• Give students an understanding of why computers are essential components in business and society.

• Teach the fundamentals of computers and computer nomenclature, particularly with respect to personal computer hardware and software, the Web, and enterprise computing.

• Present the material in a visually appealing and exciting manner that motivates students to learn.

Learning Outcomes: 

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

• Understand the computer system, storage devices, operating system, E-commerce, Data networks, Databases, and associated technologies.
• Learn Microsoft Office tools that include Word, Power point, and Excel.
• They will also learn open office being used on other operating systems and platforms.

Class Timing:

BSSE 5th Regular

BSSE 5th Self

Sessional Marks Breakdown:

No. of assignments given, checked and returned:

 No of Quizzes / Activity conducted, checked and return:

Activity 1: MS Word (Magazine Page designing in Online class).

Activity 2: MS Word (Cover page designing in Oline Class).

Activity 3: MS Power Point (Making of Professional Presentation).

Activity 3: MS Excel (Making of Mark sheet)

Quiz of practical course: Practical viva or quiz of MS office was assigned and marked at the spot.