1. The document outlines the course plan for Introduction to IT for the first year BCA class at Punjab College of Technical Education in Ludhiana. It includes 47 total lectures over 11 weeks covering various topics in computer fundamentals, I/O devices, operating systems, and computer applications. 2. Students will have 3 assignments and 3 tests throughout the semester, with evaluations based on marks semester exam, presentations, assignments, and tests. 3. The course will introduce students to basic computer concepts like number systems, computer hardware, operating systems, and applications of computers in various fields to provide foundational knowledge in information technology.

1. PUNJAB COLLEGE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
LUDHIANA
Course Plan
Class: BCA-I B Subject Name: Introduction to IT
Teacher's Name: Swati Singhal Assignments: 3
Subject Code: BC-101 (N2) Tests: 3
Total Lectures: 47
Evaluation:
MSE: 15 marks Tests: 10 marks
Presentation: 5 marks Assignments: 10 marks
Week Lecture Topics Assignment Test
Number
1 1. Introduction to course module
2. Introduction to Information
Technology
3. Basic Fundamentals Of Computers
• Characteristics of computer
• Types of Computer
4. History Of computers
• Generations of Computers
2 5. Block Diagram(BD) of Computer
Detailed Significance of each parts
of BD
• Input Unit
• Output Unit
• Storage Unit
6. • ALU Test 1-
• Control Unit DOD
• CPU
7. Introduction To Number System Assign 1-
Types Of Number System DOD
• Binary Number System
8. • Octal Number System

2. • Hexadecimal Number
System
3 9. Types Of Number System Assign 1-DOS
• BCD
• EBCDIC
• ASCII
CLASS DISCUSSION
10.
TEST -1
11.
12. Conversion of Number system
• Binary to Decimal
4 13. • Binary to Octal
• Binary to Hexadecimal
14. Conversion of Number system
• Octal to Binary
15. • Hexadecimal to Binary
• Hexadecimal to Octal
16. Input devices Assign 2-
• Keyboard DOD
• Mouse
• Scanner
• Joystick
• Light Pen
5 17. Input devices Test 2-
• Track ball DOD
• Touch screen
• MICR, OMR, OBR
18. Output devices Assign 2-
• Monitor DOS
• Speaker
• Plotters
• Punched Card
19. Printers & their Types
• Impact(Dot Matrix, Daisy
Wheel, Drum & Chain)

3. • Non Impact (Ink Jet, Laser)
6 20. Storage Devices & their types
• Magnetic tape
• Magnetic Disk
21. 1. Optical Disk
2. Mass Storage Device
(Floppy , CD ROM, DVD)
22. What is VDU?
23. Intro. to Memory & Types of
Memory
• RAM,ROM,PROM
7 24. • EPROM,EEPROM E-Assign 3-
DOD
25. CLASS DISCUSSION
26. Test-2
27. Intro to Operating System & its
Types
GUI, CUI
8 28. Various Functions of the Operating
System
• Processor Mgnt.
• Memory Mgnt.
29. Functions of the Operating System E-Assign 3-
• Device Mgnt. DOS
• File Mgnt.
• Security Mgnt
30. Definition of simple batch
processing
• Buffering
• Spooling.
31. Difference b/w Multiprogramming,
Multiprocessing , Timesharing etc
9 32. Real time system and online system
33. What is DOS and its Internal
commands
34. Typical DOS External Commands
35. How to make the Batch Files
10 36. Practice on DOS Commands Assign 4-
DOD
37. Application of Computers in various
fields

4. 38. Intro to Computer & Communication
(Computer Networking, Modes of N/
W)
39. Overview of Topologies of N/W Assign 4-
• Star DOS
• Ring
• Bus
• Mesh
• Tree
11 40. Overview of IP Address
41. Single User, Multi User, Workstation Test 3-
DOD
42. Overview of LAN, WAN,MAN
43. Overview of Modem, E-mail, Fax
12 44. CLASS DISCUSSION
45. Intro. to Internet & Intranet
46. Internet facilities through WWW Test 3
47. Discussion of Previous Question
Papers

5. Practical S/W Lab I
BC-106(N2) Max. Marks
100
Internal Practical 40
External Practical 60
Based on BC 101 & BC 103
Familiarizing with PC and WINDOWS commands, file creation, editing and directory
creation. Mastery of DOS commands.
Learning to use MS Office: MS WORD, MS EXCEL & MS PowerPoint.

6. Introduction to Information Technology
BC-101(N2) Max. Marks 100
Internal Assessment 40
External Assessment 60
Instructions for paper setter
The question paper will consist of two sections A and B. Sections B will have Six
questions and will carry 10 marks each. Section A will have 10 short answer type
questions, which will cover the entire syllabus uniformly and will carry 20 marks in all.
Instructions for Candidates
Candidates are required to attempt four questions from section B and the entire section A.
Use of nonprogrammable scientific calculator is allowed. Use of non-programmable
scientific calculator is allowed.
Computer Fundamentals: Number Systems, History of Computers, Block diagram of
computer & detailed significance of each part.
Study of I/O devices: Keyboard, Hard disk, Floppy disk, CD-ROM, DVD, Plotters,
Scanners, mouse, Printers: Dot matrix, Laser, Thermal Inkjet, VDU.
Primary & secondary memories.
Introduction to Operating Systems & its functions
Definition of Simple batch processing, multiprogramming, multiprocessing, real-time,
time-sharing systems, Concept of Spooling.
Typical DOS commands, making simple batch files.
Application of Computers in various fields: Defense, Industry, Management, Sports,
Commerce, Internet.
Computer and communication: Single user, Multi-user, Workstations, and Overview of
LAN, WAN:
Overview of modem, E-Mail, Fax Internet facilities through WWW

7. REFRENCES
1. Larry long & Nancy long Computers Prentice Hall
2. V.Rajaraman Fundamentals Of Computers Prentice Hall
3. P.K.Sinha Computer Fundamentals
4. Basandra Computer Today
5. Leon & Leon Internet for Everyone