This document contains the syllabus for a computer concepts course covering topics such as introduction to computers, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, computer communication, the internet, and creating presentations. The syllabus outlines the duration and structure of the course, dividing each topic into the time spent on theory, tutorials, and practical sessions. It then provides a more detailed breakdown of the key concepts and skills that will be covered under each topic.

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4. SSYYLLLLAABBUUSS
Course on Computer Concepts (ccc)
NIELT
ELECTRONICS NIKETAN
6, C.G.O. COMPLEX ,
NEW DELHI – 110 003
TEL: 91-11-24363330-3332, 2436 6577, 2436 6579,
2436 6580
FAX: 91-11-24363335
WEB SITE: http: //www.nielit.in

5. Duration of the Course
Theory : 25hrs + Practical: 50 hrs +
Tutorial: 5 hrs. This course can also
be offered as 10 days full time
intensive course.

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Theory Tutorials Practical
 Introduction to
computer
2 1 4
 Introduction to GUI
Based Operating System
3 - 8
 Elements of word
processing
4 2 10
 Spreading sheets 4 2 10
 Computer
4 2 10
Communication &
Internet
 WWW & web browser 2 - 3

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 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
 Introduction
 Objective
 What is Computer ?
 History Of Computer
 Characteristics Of Computer System
 Basic Applications Of System
Components Of Computer System
 Central Processing Unit
 Keyboard, mouse & VDU
 Other Input devices
 Other Output devices
 Computer memory

9. Concept Of Hardware & Software
Hardware
Software
o Application Software
o System Software
Programming Languages
Representation Of Data/Information
Concept Of Data Processing
Application Of IECT
E-Governance
Multimedia & Entertainment
Summary
Model Question & Answer

10.  INTRODUCTION TO GUI BASED
OPERATING SYSTEM
Introduction
Objectives
Basics Of Operating System
Operating System
Basics Of Popular Operating System
(LINUX,WINDOWS)
The user Interface
Task Bar
Icons
Start Menu
Running An Application
Operating System Simple setting

11. Changing System Date & Time
Changing Display Properties
To Add Or Remove A Windows
Component
Changing Mouse Properties
Adding & removing Printers
Files & Directory Management
Types Of Files
Summary
Model Question & Answers

12. ELEMENT OF WORD PROCESSING
Introduction
Objectives
Word processing Basic
Opening Word Processing Package
Menu Bar
Using The Help
Using The Icons below Menu Bar
Opening & Closing Document
Opening Document
Save or Save as
Page setup
Print Preview
Printing Of Document

13. Text Creation & Manipulation
Document Creation
Editing Text
Text Selection
Cut, Copy, & Paste
Font & Size Selection
Alignment Of Text
Formatting The Text
Paragraph Indenting
Bullets & numbering
Changing Case
Table Manipulation

14. Draw Table
Changing cell width & height
Alignment Of Text in Cell
Delete/Insertion Of Row & Column
Border & Shading
Summary
Model Question & Answers

15.  SPRED SHEET
Introduction
Objectives
Element Of Electronic Spread sheet
Opening Of Spread Sheet
Addressing Of Cell
Printing Of Spread Sheet
Saving Workbooks
Manipulation Of cell
Entering Text, Numbers & Date
Creating Text, Number & Date Series
Editing Worksheet Data

16. Inserting & Deleting Rows, Column
Changing Cell Height & Width
Function & Chart
Using Formulas
Function
Charts
Summary
Model Question & Answer

17. COMPUTER COMUNICATION &
INTERNET
Introduction
Objectives
Basics Of Computer Networks
Local Area Network (LAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Internet
Concept Of Internet
Basics Of Internet Architecture
Services On Internet
World Wide Web & Website
Communication OF Internet
Internet Services

18. Preparing Computer For Internet
Access
ISPs & examples (Broadband/Dialup/WiFi)
Internet Access Techniques
Summary
Model Question & Answer

19. WWW AND WEB BROWSER
Introduction
Objectives
Web Browsing Software
Popular Web browsing Software
Configuring Web Browser
Search Engine
Popular Search engines/ Search For Content
Accessing Web Browser
Using Favorites Folder
Downloading Web Pages
Printing Web pages

20. Summary
Model Question & Answer
COMMUNICATION &
COLLABORATION
Introduction
Objectives
Basics Of E-mail
What is an Electronic Mail
Email Addressing
Configuring Email Client

21. Using E-mails
Opening Email Client
Mailbox: Inbox & Outbox
Creating & Sending a new E-mail
Replying to an E-mail message
Forwarding an E-mail message
Sorting & searching
Advance E-mail Feature
Sending Document by E-mail
Activity Spell Checking
Using Addressing book
Sending Softcopy as Attachment
Handling SPAM

22.  Instant Messaging & Collaboration
Summary
Model Question Paper
MAKING SMALL PRESENTAION
Introduction
Objectives
Basics
Using PowerPoint
Opening A PowerPoint Presentation
Saving A Presentation
Creation Of Presentation
Creating A Presentation Using Template
Creating A Blank Presentation

23. Entering & Editing Text
Inserting And Deleting Slides in A
Presentation
Preparation Of Slides
Inserting Word Table or An Excel
Worksheet
Adding Clip Art Picture
Inserting Other Objects
Resizing & Scaling an Object
Providing Aesthetics
Enhancing Text Presentation
Working With Color & Line Style
Adding Movie & Sound

24. Adding Header & Footers
Presentation Of Slides
Viewing A Presentation
Choosing a Set up For Presentation
Printing Slides & Handouts
Slide Show
Running a Slide Show
Transition & Slide Timings
Automating a Slide Show
Summary
Model Question & Answer