Sr.No                           Topic

UNIT – I

          1. Fundamentals of Computer System

                     • Introduction.
                     • Characteristics & features of Computers.
                     • Components of Computers.
                     • Organization of Computer.

          2. Algorithm and Flowcharts

                    • Algorithm
                             Definition
                            Characteristics
                            Advantages and disadvantages
                            Examples
                    • Flowchart
                           Definition
                           Define symbols of flowchart
                           Advantages and disadvantages
                           Examples

          3. Computer Generation & Classification

                   • Generation of Computers : First to Fifth

                   • Classification of Computers

                   • Distributed & Parallel computers

UNIT – II

        4. Computer Languages

                 • Types of Programming Languages

                         o Machine Languages

                         o Assembly Languages

                         o High Level Languages

                 • Assembler, Linker, Loader, Interpreter & Compiler.

         5. Computer Memory

                 • Memory Cell & Organization 2/4

                 • Types of Memory (Primary And Secondary)

                       o RAM

                       o ROM

                       o PROM

                       o EPROM

                       o Secondary Storage Devices ( FD, CD, HD, Pendrive, DVD, Tape Drive, DAT )

         6. I/O Devices

                • Input Devices :

                      o Touch screen , OMR, OBR , OCR, Light pen, Scanners

                • Output Devices :

                      o Digitizers, Plotters, LCD

                      o Plasma Display, Printers

UNIT – III

          7. Processor

               • Structure of Instruction

               • Description of Processor

               • Processor Features

               • RISC & CISC

          8. Operating system Concepts

               • Why Operating System
               • Functions of Operating System
               • Types of Operating System
                       o Batch O.S.
                       o Multiprogramming O.S.
                       o Time Sharing O.S
                       o Personal Computers O.S.
                       o Network O.S.