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TUMKUR UNIVERSITY
2004

Board of Studies in Computer Science

Curriculum Structure and Syllabus for I and II Semester

Computer Science
for

Bachelor of Arts
Choice Based Credit System

2024-25 Onwards

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 BOS Computer Science Committee Members
1. Dr. Kusuma Kumari B.M
MCA Coordinator & Assistant Professor
Chairperson
Department of Studies and Research in Computer Applications
Tumkur University, Tumakuru
2. Dr. Ramani. R
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science
University College of Science Member
Tumkur University, Tumakuru
3. Dr. Chandrali Baishya
Associate Professor
Department of Studies and Research in Mathematics Member
Tumkur University, Tumakuru
4. Dr. Prakash B.R
Assistant Professor
Member
Department of Computer Science
Government First Grade College, Tipatur.
5. Sri. Mohan Kumar N
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science Member
Y.E.R Government First Grade College, Pavagada.
6. Capt. Ramalinga Reddy S
Assistant Professor Member
Sri Siddaganga Arts and Commerce Evening College Tumkur.
7 Dr. Manjunath S
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science Member
Y.E.R Government First Grade College, Pavagada.
8 Dr. Nagamani H.S
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science Member
Maharani Claster University, Bengaluru.
9 Dr. Asha Gowda Karegowda
Associate Professor , Department of MCA Member
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur.
10 Dr. Sumathi R Gowda
Assistant Professor
Member
MCA Department, Karnataka State Open University,
Muktha Gangotri, Mysore.
11. Dr. Haridas S.
Associate Professor
Member
Department of Computer Science
Government First Grade College, Tumkur.
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SEMESTER – I

Instruction Duration Marks

Sl. Title of the No. of
Paper Hrs. per of the Internal Semester
No Paper Credits
Week Exam. Assessment End Exam. Total
Computer
1 BACST 101 Hardware and 3 3 3 Hrs. 20 80 100
Networking
Computer
2 BACSP 102 Hardware and 4 2 3 Hrs. 10 40 50
Networking Lab
TOTAL 5 150

SEMESTER – II

Instruction Duration Marks

Sl. Title of the No. of
Paper Hrs. per of the Internal Semester
No Paper Credits
Week Exam. Assessment End Exam. Total

1 BACST 201 ICT Tools 3 3 3 Hrs. 20 80 100

2 BACSP 202 ICT Tools Lab 4 2 3 Hrs. 10 40 50

TOTAL 5 150

NOTE: Theory: 1 Hr. = 1 Credit. Practical: 2 Hrs. = 1 Credit

BACST: BA CS Core Paper Theory

BACSP: BA CS Core Paper Practical

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Internal Assessment Marks for Theory and Practical

Internal Assessment Marks

Allotment for Theory
Internal Test 1 05
Internal Test 2 05
Assignment 05
Seminar/Quiz 05
TOTAL 20

Internal Assessment Marks

Allotment for Practical
Internal Test 05
Record and Attendance 05
TOTAL 10

Evaluation Scheme for Lab Examination

Assessment Criteria
Writing 2 Programs 10
Execution of 2 Programs 20
Viva 10
Total 40 Marks

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First Semester
Subject Name: Computer Hardware and Networking
Subject Code BACST 101 CIE Marks 20

No of Hours/Week: 3 SEE Marks 80

Total Hours: 48 Credits 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To Train the students to acquire knowledge in PC Hardware, Software and the field of
Networking.
2. The students will understand and gain knowledge in the basics of PC assembling and networks.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After studying this course, the students would gain enough knowledge on
1. Understand and analyze the fundamentals of Computer, the evolution computer with their
characteristics.
2. Capturing the various input output devices and its nature of work
3. Understand the concepts of memory management techniques
4. Analyse the Concepts of Architecture, Networks Transmission media.

Introduction to Computers 10 Hours

Introduction, History of computer, Block diagram of computer, Generation of
computer, Classification of computers Characteristics of computer, Applications of
computer. Human Computer Interface: Types of software, Operating system as user
Unit 1 interface, utility programs, Number System. Input and Output Devices,
Windows concepts, general features of windows, different parts of windows screen,
Icon explanation, mouse properties, multitasking, folder creation, use of recycle bin,
control panel, calculator, note pad and task bar.
Input and Output Devices 8 Hours
Components of computer system, Input Devices: wired/wireless, Keyboard, Mouse,
Unit 2
Joystick, Scanner, Digitizers, Light pen, Touch screen, Barcode scanner, Output
Devices, Monitor (CRT, LCD, LED), Printer, Dot Matrix, Inkjet, Laser, Thermal,
Plotter, Barcode Printers, Sound devices, Speaker, Headphone, Bluetooth, Dongle.
Memory Management Techniques 10 Hours
Types and characteristics, Classification, Semiconductor, Magnetic, Optical ROM and
Unit 3 its types, RAM and its types: SDRAM, EDORAM, DDR Series, Flash RAM.
Secondary Memory, Hard Disc Drive, Floppy Disc, CDROM, DVD, Pen Drive, flash
memories: Mini/micro, SD Card Formatting and Utility Tools.
Computer Organization and Architecture 10 Hours

Unit 4 C. P. U., registers, system bus, main memory unit, cache memory, Inside a computer,
SMPS, Motherboard, Ports and Interfaces, expansion cards, ribbon cables, memory
chips, processors.

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Computer Networks 10 Hours
Introduction to computer network, data communication, components of data
communication, data transmission mode, LAN (LAN Topologies: Ring, bus, star, mesh
Unit 5 and tree topologies), MAN, WAN. Internet, Intranet.
Introduction to Guided Media: Twisted pair, Coaxial cable, Optical fiber. Unguided
media: Microwave, Radio frequency propagation, Satellite.
Network Devices: NIC, repeaters, hub, bridge, switch, gateway and router. OSI,
TCP/IP, layers and functionalities.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Computer Fundamentals: N. Mythili Devi and E. Padma Sri, SKYWARD Publishers.
2. Introduction to computer concepts: Pearson publication.
3. Computer Networks 2013 by Andrew S. Tanenbaum

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Computer Fundamentals: Anita Goel, Pearson publication.
2. Fundamentals of Computers-V. Rajaraman.: PHI(EEE)
3. Network Flows: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications by Ravindra K. Ahuja, Thomas L.
Magnanti, James B. Orlin. 1993.

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First Semester
Subject Name: Computer Hardware and Networking Lab
Subject Code BACSP 102 CIE Marks 10

No of Hours/Week: 4 SEE Marks 40

Total Hours: 60 Credits 2

LIST OF PRACTICAL PROGRAMS

PART A:
1. Draw the block diagram of computer and tabularly mention the basic configuration of present
PC.
2. To Study the Front panel indicators & switches and Front side & rear side Connectors.
3. Study the peripheral device (Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, and Printer).
4. Study the over view of Mother Board and Microprocessor.
5. To study the Memory RAM, ROM, DDR Series, Hard disk, CD and DVD
6. Study the different types of ports, Cable and Connectors
 Serial and Parallel port
 PS/2 Port
 VGA Port
 Audio Ports
 Expansion Slots

PART B:
1. DOS based practical Internal and External commands.
2. Configure BIOS setup program and troubleshoot the typical problems using BIOS utility.
3. Desktop and control panel settings of windows operating system.
4. Assembling and disassembling the system hard ware components of the personal computer
5. Format the System. Installation of software and anti-virus software.
6. Install and configure Scanner, Web cam, Cell phone and bio-metric device with system and
troubleshoot the problems

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Second Semester
Subject Name: ICT Tools
Subject Code BACST 201 CIE Marks 20

No of Hours/Week: 3 SEE Marks 80

Total Hours: 48 Credits 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. For the beginner students learning by using text based is difficult to programming concepts.
2. By using flowcharts, Students can concentrate on programming concepts rather than all the
nuances of a typical programming language

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After studying this course, the students able to,
1. Understand the advanced features of MS-Word to make day to day usage easier
2. Work comfortably with MS-Excel Environment to create work sheets and use advanced feature
of Excel.
3. Work with MS power point to create presentations and inserting multimedia.
4. Develop skills to use various social networking sites like twitter, flicker, etc.
5. Learn few GOI digital initiatives in higher education.
6. Apply skills to use online forums, docs, spreadsheets, etc. for communication, collaboration and
research.

Introduction to MS Word 10 Hours

Features of MS-Word, MS-Word Window components, Starting MS-Word, Basic
of MS-Word, Entering and saving text in a document, closing the MS-Word, opening
of an existing document, working with formatted text, Shortcut keys, Formatting
Unit 1 documents: Selecting text, Copying & moving data, Formatting characters, changing
cases, Paragraph formatting, Indents, Drop Caps , Using format painter, Page
formatting, Header & footer, Bullet and numbering, undo and redo, working with
fonts, page break, header and footer, page setup, Tabs, Forming tables. Finding &
replacing text, go to(F5) command, proofing text (Spell-check, Auto correct).
Introduction to MS Excel & Its Applications 10 Hours
INTRODUCTION TO MS EXCEL & ITS FEATURES MS-Excel: Excel Features,
Spreadsheets, workbooks, creating, saving & editing a workbook, renaming sheet, cell
Unit 2 entries (numbers, labels, and formulas), spell check, find and replace, Adding and deleting
rows and columns Filling series, fill with drag, data sort, Formatting worksheet, Functions
and its parts, Some useful Functions in Excel (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN,
IF). Introduction to charts: types of charts, creation of charts, printing a chart, printing
worksheet – Sort – Filters – View Menu.
MS-PowerPoint and Its Applications 10 Hours
MS-Power Point: Features of Power Point, Uses, components of slide, templates and
wizards, using template, choosing an auto layout, using outlines, adding sub
Unit 3
headings, editing text, formatting text, using master slide, adding slides, changing
color scheme, changing background and shading, adding header and footer, adding
clip-art and auto shapes. Various presentation, Working in slide sorter view(deleting,
duplicating, rearranging slides), adding transition and animations to slide show,

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inserting music or sound on a slide, viewing slide show, Printing slides.
Fundamentals of Internet 8 Hours
Internet, Internet applications, Internet Addressing- Entering a Web Site Address,
URL Components of URL, Searching the Internet, Browser -Types of Browsers, E-
Unit 4 mail: Definition of E-mail-Advantages and Disadvantages -User Ids, Passwords,
Email Addresses, Domain Names, Mailers, Message Components, Message
Composition, Mail Management. Overview of Internet security, E-mail threats and
secure E-mail, Viruses and antivirus software, Firewalls, Cryptography, Digital
signatures, Copyright issues.
Digital Platforms and Initiatives 10 Hours
Introduction to Social Networking: Twitter, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Facebook, flicker,
Skype, yahoo, YouTube, WhatsApp.
Unit 5 G-Suite: Google drive, Google documents, Google spread sheets, Google Slides and
Google forms.
GOI digital initiatives in higher education: SWAYAM, Swayam Prabha, National
Academic Depository, National Digital Library of India, E-Sodh-Sindhu, Virtual
labs, e-Acharya, e-Yantra and NPTEL.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Computer Fundamentals–Pradeep. [Link]: BPB Publications.
2. Fundamentals of Computers -Reema Thareja, Oxford University Press India

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Fundamentals of Computer – V. Rajaraman, Printice Hell of India.
2. Introduction to Computers–Peter Norton McGraw-Hill.
3. Microsoft Office 2010: John Walkenbach, Herb Tyson, Michael R Groh, Faithe Wempen.
4. Microsoft office 2010 The complete reference- by Virginia Andersen.
5. In-line/On-line Fundamentals of the Internet and the World Wide Web, 2/e by Raymond
Greenlaw and Ellen Hepp, Publishers: TMΗ
6. Internet technology and Web design, ISRD group, TMH.
7. Information Technology The breaking wave, Dennis Curtin, Kim Foley, Kunai Sen and
Cathleen Morin, TΜΗ.

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Second Semester
Subject Name: ICT Tools Lab
Subject Code BACSP 202 CIE Marks 10

No of Hours/Week: 4 SEE Marks 40

Total Hours: 60 Credits 2

LIST OF PRACTICAL PROGRAMS

PART A:
1. Design a visiting card for Managing Director of a company as per the following specification.
 Size of visiting cardis 3½×2
 Name of the company with big font
 Phone number, Fax number and E-mail address with appropriate symbols.
 Office and Residence address separated by a line.

2. Create a table with following columns and display the result in separate cells for the following
 Emp Name, Basic pay, DA, HRA, Total salary.
 Sort all the employees in ascending order with the name as the key
 Calculate the total salary of the employee
 Calculate the Grand total salary of the employee
 Finding highest salary and
 Find lowest salary

3. Prepare an advertisement to a company requiring software professional with the following

 Attractive page border
 Design the name of the company using WordArt
 Use at least one clipart.
 Give details of the company (use bullets etc.)
 Give details of the Vacancies in each category of employee’s (Business manager, Software
engineers, System administrators, Programmers, Data entry operators) qualification
required.

4. Create two pages of curriculum vitae of a graduate with the following specifications
 Table to show qualifications with proper headings
 Appropriate left and right margins
 Format ½ page using two-column approach about yourself
 Name on each page at the top right side
 Page no. in the footer on the right side.

5. Create a letter as the main document and create 10 records for the 10 persons use mail merge to
create letter for selected persons among 10.

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6. Create a excel spreads sheet to calculate the net pay of the employees following the conditions
below.
A B C D E F G H I
EMP EMP INCOME GROSS NET
1 BASIC DA HRA GPF
ID NAME TAX SAL SAL
2
 DA: -56% of the basic pay if Basic pay is greater than 20000 or else 44%.
 HRA: -15% of the Basic pay subject to maximum of Rs. 4000.
 GPF: -10% of the basic pay.
 INCOMETAX: - 10% of basic if Basic pay is greater than 20000.
 Find who is getting highest salary & who is get lowest salary?

7. The ABC Company shows the sales of different product for 5 years. Create BAR Graph, 3D and
Pie chart for the following.
A B C D E F
[Link]. YEAR PROD1 PROD2 PROD3 PROD4
1 2019 1000 800 90 1000
2 2020 800 90 70 1100
3 2021 1200 190 100 900
4 2022 600 260 58 1400
5 2023 1800 510 80 800

8. Create a suitable examination data excel sheet and find the sum of the marks (total) of each student
and respective, class secured by the student.
 Pass: if marks in each subject>=35
 Distinction: if average>=75
 First class: If average>=60 but <75
 Second Class: if average >=50 but less than 60
 Third class: if average>=35 but less than 50
 Fail: if marks in any subject<35

9. Enter the following data into the sheet.

NAME DEPARTMENT SALARY

Anusha Accounts 30000
Ramesh Marketing 20000
Tejaswi Engineering 44000
Harika Accounts 35000
Poornima Engineering 56000
Vijay Marketing 22000
Prasad Accounts 48000
Swetha Engineering 60000
Rajesh Marketing 19000

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 Extract records for department Accounts and Salary > 10000

 Sort the data by salary with the department using “sort commands”.
 Calculate total salary for each department using Subtotals

10. Create a presentation with slide transitions and animation effects.

PART B:
1. Create an Email account for yourself- Send an email with two attachments to another friend.
Group the email addresses use address folder.
2. Establish a video conference using Skype/Gmeet and share your screen or presentation.
3. Create your own YouTube Channel and upload few educational videos.
4. Create few folders in Google Drive to organize the data and upload your data into the folders.
5. Create a Google docs and share them to your friends with different access permissions.
6. Create a Google sheet and share the link with your friends to update online.
7. Create a Google Slides and share the link with your friends to modify online.
8. Create a registration form for your college campus placement through Google forms.
9. Create a Google form and share the link with your friends to conduct online test (MCQ’s).
Display the result.
10. Register for one online course through any of the online learning platforms like NPTEL,
SWAYAM, Code acdemy, Coursera.

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Question Paper Pattern for Semester End Examination (SEE)

(Common for I and II Semester)
SUBJECT NAME

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

Instruction to Candidate: Answer all the Sections

SECTION A

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