Module 1

Computer Concepts and Paradigm

This module exposes the student to certain basic concepts of how computers operate, what are various peripheral devices, how computers get networked etc.  The topics covered are:

• Computer Systems

• Computer Operations

• The Motherboard

• Backing Store Device

• The Processor

• Peripheral Devices

• Operating Systems (General Overview and File Management)

• Operating System (Process Control, Memory and Peripheral Management)

• Computer Networks

• Selection and Up gradation of a Computer

Basic Programming Tools

This module covers the subject of programming and gives a firm foundation in program design logic.  Certain basic tools like spreadsheet, small databases etc. get  covered in this module.  It also teaches the fundamental techniques of programming through the tools of algorithms.  The topics covered are:

• Computers in Problem Solving

• Designing Spreadsheet using MS Excel

• Using Functions & Linking Worksheets

• Algorithm Design

• Charts and Data Tables Using MS Access

• Handling Data

• Queries and Reports

• Introduction to Programs and Programming Language Constructs

• Decision-making and Looping

• Modular Programming

• handling Arrays and Testing and Documenting a Program

Module 2

Introduction to Programming in 'C'

With this module students begin the experience of coding in 'C' language.  It covers the entire syntax of C.  The topics covered are:

• Overview of C

• Operators, Expressions and I/O Operations

• Conditional and Looping Constructs

• Working with Arrays and Handling Strings

• User - defined Functions

• Structures and Unions

• Pointers

• File Management

• Guidelines to Develop a C Program

Introduction to Software Engineering

This module covers the entire life cycle of software development.  It includes software requirement specification, design and implementation , testing and maintenance of software.  The subject forms an essential learning tool for software development.  The topics covered are:

• Introduction to Systems

• System Life Cycle Model

• Preliminary Analysis

• Fact Finding and Decision-making Techniques

• Functional Modeling - 1

• Functional Modeling - 11

• Data Modeling

• Other Data Modeling Techniques

• Testing and Quality Assurance

• Case Study

Software Quality Management

Quality is essential in every aspect of software development.  This module covered are:

• Software Engineering and Testing

• Project Management

• Quality Concepts

• Quantitative Methods for Quality

• Quality Standards

Project

Apart from module-related projects, this project tests a student's learning of the first two trimesters.  Students get a chance to implement these concepts in a comprehensive project.

Module 3

Operating Systems

This module explains the system software responsible for operating the computer.  It gives an insight into peripheral, memory and process management of a computer.  The topics covered are:

• Introduction to Operating Systems

• Computer System Structure

• File Management

• Contiguous Memory Management

• Non - Contiguous Memory Management

• Process Management

• Multi-processors and Distributed Systems

• I/O and Security

• Design and implementation of a Kernel of a Multi-testing Operating System (KMOS)

• Introduction to Linux Operating System

Data Structures and Algorithms

This module expands on the different data types and data structures used during programming.  The topics covered are:

• Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms

• Linked Lists

• Stacks and Queues

• Matrices

• Recursion

• Sorting

• Searching Techniques

• Trees

• Graphs

Object Oriented Development using C++

This unit covers the all-important topic of Object Orientation in programming.  It explains Classes, Objects and Methods.  It also explains the concepts of data encapsulation and polymorphism.  These concepts are explained with the use of examples in C++ The topics covered are:

• Introduction to Object-Oriented Approach

• Classes and Objects

• Functions and Arrays

• Features of OOP

• Pointers, Virtual Functions and polymorphism

• File and Exception Handling

• Object Oriented Analysis & Design

• Dynamic Modeling

• Functional Modeling

• Object Technology and Future Trends

Module 4

Visual Programming Techniques (with VC++ 6.0 and VB 6.0)

This module starts the students on visual programming techniques and helps them with the building blocks of graphical user interfaces.  The topics covered are:

• Introduction to Visual Programming

• Fundamentals of Visual Basic

• Fundamentals of Visual C++

• Creating User Interface

• Menus, Toolbars and Status Bars

• Writing Code in Visual Programming

• Application Designing

• Guidelines for GUI

• Communicating with Databases

• Dynamic Link Libraries

• Communicating Between Applications

• Object Linking and Embedding

• ActiveX

DBMS with Oracle 8i

This module expands o database management concepts using Oracle 8i product.  The topics covered are:

• Introduction to Databases

• Database Design Process

• Relational Data Model

• Introduction to SQL

• Database Manipulation

• Advanced SQL

• Views & Triggers

• Other Data Models

• Object Oriented Databases

• Techniques used for faster data retrieval

• Database Administration

• Strategies for Multi-user Environment

• Query Processing and Distributed Databases

• Web Technology and Database

• Current Topics in Database Research

• Comparisons between available RDBMS packages

• E.F. Codd's Rules

• List of Functions used in SQL

Module 5

S o l u t i o n s

Architecture

This module helps the student understand Business requirements,  Applying Data models, ActiveX controls as COM Implementations, Application Architecture and Component Architecture. The topics covered are:

• Analysing Business requirements

• Solutions Technical Architecture

• Applying Data models

• User Interface Design  / User services

• Logical & Physical Design

• Solutions framework as a development methodology

• Deployment options

• The Component Object Model

• Object Linking and Embedding

• ActiveX controls as COM Implementations

• Application Architecture

• Component Architecture

VC & VB Add-on

This module provides the ability to assess the potential impact of the logical design on performance, maintainability, extensibility and availability of visual programs.

• Assess the potential impact of the logical design on performance, maintainability, extensibility and availability

• Establishing the development environment, form events

• Implementing user assistance and error handling

• Dynamic menu and control manipulation

• Testing the solution

• call back procedures for asynchronous processing between COM components and VB clients

• Deploying the solutions

• Maintaining and supporting a solution

• Developing an application for NT, 95, 98

• When to use SDK and when to use MFC

• Using VSS

• Install VC++ development tools

• Implementing on-line user assistance

• Determining appropriate debugging techniques

• Deploying an application

Distributed Application using VB and VC++ 6.0

This module familiarises students with the development procedure and the concepts required for development of Distributed Applications using Visual Basic as the main platform.

• Overview of Distributed Applications

• Distributed Application Design

• The Development Environment

• Presentation Fundamentals

• Adding more to presentation tier using common controls

• Controls for accepting user input

• Ensuring Data Integrity at Presentation Tier

• Basics of Creating Web Pages

• Using Visual Basic to create Web Pages

• Server-side Scripting

• ASP

• Using Active Documents for presenting information

• The User Document Object.

• Using Hyperlink Object in ActiveX Document

• Using ActiveX Document Migration Wizard

• Working with ODBC

• Data Environment Connection

• ActiveX Data Objects

• COM and Threading Models

Introduction to MTS

Security of an MTS Package

• Role-based Security

MIS

This module outlines major contemporary application areas.  It also exposes the concepts of e-commerce.  The topics covered are:

• Information and Data

• Contemporary Applications  I

• Contemporary Applications II

• Contemporary Applications III

• Tools Telecommunications

• Internet and E-Commerce

• Intranets, Extranets and Enterprise Collaboration Systems

• Information Processing

• Measures

Project

Module 6

Networking with Internet

This module details the network topologies and the internet concepts.  It uses the Windows NT network operating system.  The topics covered are:

• Introduction to Networking

• Network Resources and Windows NT

• Managing Groups and Accounts

• Use of Network

• Network Security

• Network Topologies and Communication Devices

• The OSI Reference Model

• Network Topologies

• Local Area Networks

• Network User Environment

• Wide Area Networks

• Network Performance and Management Tools

• Inter-operatibility with Novell NetWare

• TCP/IP Internet: A Worldwide Resource

Communication Technology

This module brings out the basic understanding of Communication Technology.  It covers modulation, topologies and other related topics.  The topics covered are:

• Communication Fundamentals

• Communication Technology

• Data Networks

• Typical Datacom Devices and System Integration

• Network Planning, Costing and Performance Evaluation

• Impact of Information Technology on Organisational Functions and Security issues

Module 7

Internet programming using Java - 2.0

This module teaches Internet programming with Java/  The concepts of using applets and servlets and other embedded concepts of Java are explained.  The topics covered are:

• To introduce students to the Java programming language environment and help them create their first Java program

• To introduce students to an Object Oriented approach in Java, assisting them in creating classes and objects and adding functionality by writing methods

• To introduce the students to the concept of abstract classes, Interfaces and Packages

• To introduce the students to applets, using sound and images in applets and using Java2D to create advanced graphics

• To help the students understand the errors and exceptions and how to handle them

• To introduce the students to the concept of multithreading, its benefits and how it can be used to create animations

• To enable the students to use AWT components to create a form for accepting data from the user

• To enable the students to design advanced user interface using AWT and Swing and handling events

• To introduce the students to the concept of streams and enable them to use it of Input/Output operations from/to text file.

Website Creation and Management

This subject brings out the techniques of detailed website creation and management using FrontPage 2000 website creation tool.  The topics covered are:

• FrontPage 2000-A Beginning

• Getting ahead with FrontPage 2000

• Working with Frames and Graphics

• Enhancing the Web Site - 1

• Enhancing with Web Site - II

• Enhancing the Web Site - III

• Planning and Making an Internet Presence

• Site Maintenance and Promotion

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