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BCA Semester-Ist

SYLLABUS

Computer Fundamental & Office Automation

UNIT-I
Introduction to Computers
Introduction, Characteristics of Computers, Block diagram of computer.
Types of computers and features, Mini Computers, Micro Computers, Mainframe
Computers, Super Computers.
Types of Programming Languages (Machine Languages, Assembly Languages,
High Level Languages).
Data Organization, Drives, Files, Directories.
Types of Memory (Primary And Secondary) RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM.
Secondary Storage Devices (FD, CD, HD, Pen drive)
I/O Devices (Scanners, Plotters, LCD, Plasma Display)
Number Systems
Introduction to Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal system
Conversion, Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication

UNIT-II
Algorithm and Flowcharts
Algorithm: Definition, Characteristics, Advantages and disadvantages, Examples
Flowchart: Definition, Define symbols of flowchart, Advantages and disadvantages,
Examples

UNIT-III
Operating System and Services in O.S.
Dos – History, Files and Directories, Internal and External Commands, Batch Files, Types of O.S.

UNIT-IV
Windows Operating Environment
Features of MS – Windows, Control Panel, Taskbar, Desktop, Windows Application, Icons, Windows Accessories, Notepad, Paintbrush.

UNIT-V
Editors and Word Processors
Basic Concepts, Examples: MS-Word, Introduction to desktop publishing.

UNIT-VI
Spreadsheets and Database packages
Purpose, usage, command, MS-Excel, Creation of files in MS-Access, Switching between application, MS-PowerPoint.

REFERENCES:

1. Fundamental of Computers – By V.Rajaraman B.P.B. Publications
2. Fundamental of Computers – By P.K. Sinha
3. Computer Today- By Suresh Basandra
4. Unix Concepts and Application – By Sumitabha Das
5. MS-Office 2000(For Windows) – By Steve Sagman
6. Computer Networks – By Tennenbum Tata MacGrow Hill Publication

Programming Principle & Algorithm

UNIT-I
Introduction to 'C' Language
History, Structures of 'C' Programming, Function as building blocks.
Language Fundamentals
Character set, C Tokens, Keywords, Identifiers, Variables, Constant, Data Types, Comments.

UNIT-II
Operators
Types of operators, Precedence and Associativity, Expression, Statement and types of statements
Build in Operators and function
Console based I/O and related built in I/O function: printf(), scanf(), getch(), getchar(), putchar(); Concept of header files, Preprocessor directives: #include, #define.

UNIT-III
Control structures
Decision making structures: If, If-else, Nested If-else, Switch; Loop Control structures: While, Do-while, for, Nested for loop; Other statements: break, continue, goto, exit.

UNIT-IV
Introduction to problem solving
Concept: problem solving, Problem solving techniques (Trail & Error, Brain Stroming, Divide & Conquer)
Steps in problem solving (Define Problem, Analyze Problem, Explore Solution)
Algorithms and Flowcharts (Definitions, Symbols), Characteristics of an algorithm
Conditionals in pseudo-code, Loops in pseudo code
Time complexity: Big-Oh notation, efficiency
Simple Examples: Algorithms and flowcharts (Real Life Examples)

UNIT-V
Simple Arithmetic Problems
Addition / Multiplication of integers, Determining if a number is +ve / -ve / even / odd, Maximum of 2 numbers, 3 numbers, Sum of first n numbers, given n numbers, Integer division, Digit reversing, Table generation for n, ab, Factorial, sine series, cosine series, nCr , Pascal Triangle, Prime number, Factors of a number, Other problems such as Perfect number, GCD numbers etc (Write algorithms and draw flowchart), Swapping

UNIT-VI
Functions
Basic types of function, Declaration and definition, Function call, Types of function, Parameter passing, Call by value, Call by reference, Scope of variable, Storage classes, Recursion.

REFERENCES:

1. Let us C-Yashwant Kanetkar.
2. Programming in C-Balguruswamy
3. The C programming Lang., Pearson Ecl - Dennis Ritchie
4. Structured programming approach using C- Forouzah & Ceilber Thomson learning publication.
5. Pointers in C – Yashwant Kanetkar
6. How to solve it by Computer – R.G. Dromy
7. Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers – Tata MGHill

Principle of Management

UNIT-I
Nature of Management:
Meaning, Defination, it's nature purpose, importance & Functions, Management as Art, Science & Profession- Management as social System Concepts of management-Administration-Organization, Management Skills, Levels of Management.

UNIT-II
Evolution of Management Thought:
Contribution of F.W.Taylor, Henri Fayol, Elton Mayo, Chester Barhard & Peter Drucker to the management thought. Business Ethics & Social Responsibility: Concept, Shift to Ethics, Tools of Ethics.

UNIT-III
Functions of Management: Part-I
Planning – Meaning- Need & Importance, types, Process of Planning, Barriers to Effective Planning, levels – advantages & limitations.
Forecasting- Need & Techniques
Decision making-Types - Process of rational decision making & techniques of decision making
Organizing – Elements of organizing & processes:
Types of organizations, Delegation of authority – Need, difficulties
Delegation – Decentralization
Staffing – Meaning & Importance
Direction – Nature – Principles
Communication – Types & Importance

UNIT-IV
Functions of Management: Part-II
Motivation – Importance – theories
Leadership – Meaning –styles, qualities & function of leader
Controlling - Need, Nature, importance, Process & Techniques, Total Quality Management
Coordination – Need – Importance

UNIT – V
Management of Change: Models for Change, Force for Change, Need for Change, Alternative Change Techniques, New Trends in Organization Change, Stress Management.

UNIT-VI
Strategic Management
Definition, Classes of Decisions, Levels of Decision, Strategy, Role of different Strategist, Relevance of Strategic Management and its Benefits, Strategic Management in India.

REFERENCES:

1. Essential of Management – Horold Koontz and Iteinz Weibrich- McGrawhills International
2. Management Theory & Practice – J.N.Chandan
3. Essential of Business Administration – K.Aswathapa, Himalaya Publishing House
4. Principles & practice of management – Dr. L.M.Parasad, Sultan Chand & Sons – New Delhi
5. Business Organization & Management – Dr. Y.K.Bhushan
6. Management: Concept and Strategies By J.S. Chandan, Vikas Publishing
7. Principles of Management, By Tripathi, Reddy Tata McGraw Hill
8. Business organization and Management by Talloo by Tata McGraw Hill
9. Business Environment and Policy – A book on Strategic Management/ Corporate Planning By Francis Cherunilam Himalaya Publishing House 2001 Edition.

BUSINESS Communication

UNIT-I
Means of Communication:
Meaning and Definition – Process – Functions – Objectives – Importance – Essentials of good communication – Communication barriers, 7C's of Communication

UNIT-II
Types of Communication:
Oral Communication:
Meaning, nature and scope – Principle of effective oral communication – Techniques of effective speech – Media of oral communication (Face-to-face conversation – Teleconferences – Press Conference – Demonstration – Radio Recording – Dictaphone – Meetings – Rumour – Demonstration and Dramatisation – Public address system – Grapevine – Group Discussion – Oral report – Closed circuit TV). The art of listening – Principles of good listening.

UNIT-III
Written Communication
Purpose of writing, Clarity in Writing, Pricinciple of Effective writing, Writing Techniques, Electronic Writing Process.

UNIT-IV
Business Letters & Reports:
Need and functions of business letters – Planning & layout of business letter – Kinds of business letters – Essentials of effective correspondence, Purpose, Kind and Objective of Reports, Writing Reports.

UNIT-V
Drafting of business letters:
Enquiries and replies – Placing and fulfilling orders – Complaints and follow-up Sales letters – Circular letters Application for employment and resume

UNIT-VI
Information Technology for Communication:
Word Processor – Telex – Facsimile(Fax) – E-mail – Voice mail –Internet – Multimedia – Teleconferencing – Mobile Phone Conversation – Video Conferencing –SMS – Telephone Answering Machine – Advantages and limitations of these types.
Topics Prescribed for workshop/skill lab
Group Discussion, Mock Interview, Decision Making in a Group

REFERENCES:

1) Business Communication – K.K.Sinha – Galgotia Publishing Company, New Delhi.
2) Media and Communication Management – C.S. Rayudu – Hikalaya Publishing House, Bombay.
3) Essentials of Business Communication – Rajendra Pal and J.S. Korlhalli- Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi.
4) Business Communication (Principles, Methods and Techniques) Nirmal Singh – Deep &Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
5) Business Communication – Dr.S.V.Kadvekar, Prin.Dr.C.N.Rawal and Prof.Ravindra Kothavade- Diamond Publications, Pune.
6) Business Correspondence and Report Writing – R.C. Sharma, Krishna Mohan – Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.
7) Communicate to Win – Richard Denny – Kogan Page India Privat Limited, New Delhi.
8) Modern Business Correspondence – L.Gartside – The English Language Book Society and Macdonald and Evans Ltd.
9) Business Communication – M.Balasubrahmanyan –Vani Education Books.
10) Creating a Successful CV –Siman Howard – Dorling Kidersley.

Mathematics -I

UNIT-I
DETERMINANTS:
Definition, Minors, Cofactors, Properties of Determinants MATRICES: Definition, Types of Matrices, Addition, Subtraction, Scalar Multiplication and Multiplication of Matrices, Adjoint, Inverse, Cramers Rule, Rank of Matrix Dependence of Vectors, Eigen Vectors of a Matrix, Caley-Hamilton Theorem (without proof).

UNIT-II
LIMITS & CONTINUITY:
Limit at a Point, Properties of Limit, Computation of Limits of Various Types of Functions, Continuity at a Point, Continuity Over an Interval, Intermediate Value Theorem, Type of Discontinuities

UNIT-III
DIFFERENTIATION:
Derivative, Derivatives of Sum, Differences, Product & Quotients, Chain Rule, Derivatives of Composite Functions, Logarithmic Differentiation, Rolle's Theorem, Mean Value Theorem, Expansion of Functions (Maclaurin's & Taylor's), Indeterminate Forms, L' Hospitals Rule, Maxima & Minima, Curve Tracing, Successive Differentiation & Liebnitz Theorem.

UNIT-IV
INTEGRATION:
Integral as Limit of Sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus( without proof.), Indefinite Integrals, Methods of Integration Substitution, By Parts, Partial Fractions, Reduction Formulae for Trigonometric Functions, Gamma and Beta Functions(definition).

UNIT-V
VECTOR ALGEBRA:
Definition of a vector in 2 and 3 Dimensions; Double and Triple Scalar and Vector Product and physical interpretation of area and volume.

REFERENCES:

1. B.S. Grewal, "Elementary Engineering Mathematics", 34th Ed., 1998.
2. Shanti Narayan, "Integral Calculus", S. Chand & Company, 1999
3. H.K. Dass, "Advanced Engineering Mathematics", S. Chand & Company, 9th Revised Edition, 2001.
4. Shanti Narayan, "Differential Caluculs", S.Chand & Company, 1998.

Computer Laboratory and Practical Work of Office Automation

Practical will be based on Paper Office Automation: Covers UNIT-III, UNIT-IV, UNIT-V, UNIT-VI of Syllabus

Computer Laboratory and Practical Work of Programming Principle & Algorithm

Practical will be based on Paper Programming Principle & Algorithm: Covers UNIT-III, UNIT-IV, UNIT-V, UNIT-VI of Syllabus