This document provides the course plan for the subject "Basics of Computers- I (Practical)" which includes the syllabus, topics to be covered over 25-30 lectures, assignments, tests and grading criteria. The syllabus includes definitions of computer elements, hardware features/uses, software concepts and basic Windows operations. The lectures cover computer components, generations, input/output devices and their types. Tests and assignments will be given on Windows operations, DOS commands and introduction to MS applications like PowerPoint, Word. Students will be graded based on an MSE, assignments, tests, presentation and attendance/performance with specific rules around attendance, late assignments and absenteeism for tests.

1. Punjab College of Technical Education
Course Plan
Subject Name: - Basics of Computers- I (Practical)
Subject Code BTA 15
Teacher Name Amandeep Singh (ADS)
No. of Tests 3 No. of Assignments 3
No. of Lect. 25 to 30
Syllabus
-Definitions ,Elements of a computer system
-Hardware Features and uses
-Components of a computer
-Software concepts
-Windows Operations-
• Creating folders/shortcuts/renaming files/deleting files, exploring windows,
quick menus.
LECT. TOPICS TO BE COVERED ASSIGN TEST
NO.
1 Introduction to Computers
Characteristics of Computers
2 Basic Fundamental Of Computers
Components of Computer
Types of Computer
3 History Of computers
Generations of Computers
4 Block Diagram(BD) of Computer
5 Detailed Significance of each parts of Assign 1
BD
Input Unit
Output Unit
Storage Unit
ALU
Control Unit
CPU
6 Input devices
Keyboard
Mouse
Scanner
Joystick

2. Light Pen
7 Input devices
Track ball
Touch screen
MICR, OMR, OBR
8 Output devices
Monitor (CRT, LCD)
Speaker
Plotters
Punched Card
9 Test 1
10 Printers & their Types
Impact(Dot Matrix, Daisy Wheel,
Drum, Chain)
Non Impact (Thermal, Ink Jet, Laser,
Electrographic, electro static, ) Assign 2
11
12 Windows Operation
Creating folders/shortcuts/renaming files/
deleting files, exploring windows, quick
menus.
13 Windows Operation continue …
14 Windows Operation continue …
15 Test 2
16 Introduction to DOS and its history
17 DOS Commands -1
18 DOS Commands -2
19 DOS Commands -3 Assign 3 Test3
20 Introduction to MS-PowerPoint
21 MS-PowerPoint
22 MS-PowerPoint
23 Introduction to MS-Word
24 MS-Word
25 MS-Word
26 Discussion with Students

3. GRADING FOR INTERNALS ( subject to change )
MSE 15 marks
Assignments 5
Test 10
Presentation 5
Attendance and Class Performance 5
Rules & Regulations
1. Attendance Criteria – 75%
2. You are expected to be class on/before scheduled time. You will be allowed
to enter in class in first 5 minutes of lecture. After that you will not be
allowed to enter the classroom. No excuses for being late.
3. Make sure you are not absent on Presentation day or tests. Zero marks
would be awarded to absentees. You’ll be informed well in advance about
the important deadlines.
4. Assignments have to be submitted on the date announced and won’t be
accepted after the due date.