1 Introduction to computer:
● Definition and characteristics
● Components and its function
Lab work:
Introduction to computer:
● hardware, software, common applications etc.
● introduction to some common terms/jargons related to computer
● basics of software packages
Introduction to type(using typemaster)
Typing practice
2 Types of computers
● Supercomputer
● Mainframe computer
● Mini computer
● Workstation
● Micro computer
Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office word 2007, Class assignment
● Use of home, and insert tabs

3 Input methods of a computer
● Keyboard, its working procedure and architecture
● Mouse, its working procedure and types
Lab work:basic knowledge of Microsoft office word 2007, Class assignment (Cont.)
• Use of references and page layout tabs
4 Alternative input devices of a computer
● Devices for the hand-electronic pens, touch screens, game controllers
● Optical input devices-barcode readers, image scanners, OCRs
Lab work:basic knowledge of Microsoft office word 2007, Class assignment (Cont.)
• Use of mailings and review tabs

5 Alternative input devices of a computer
Audio-Visual(multimedia) input devices-microphones and speech recognition system, video input
Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office word 2007, Class assignment (Cont.)
• Use of view tab
6 Output devices of a computer
● Dot-matrix printer
● Ink-jet printer
● Laser printer
● Snapshot printer
Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office powerpoint 2007, Class assignment
● Use of home tab
7 Software classifications
● System software
● Application software
● Operating system
● Utility programs
Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office powerpoint 2007, Class assignment (Cont.)
● Use of insert and design tabs

8 Midterm Examination
9 Working procedure of monitors and sound systems
● Monitors
PC projectors
Sound systems
● Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office powerpoint 2007, Class assignment (Cont.)
● Use of slide show tab,
10 Types of storage devices
● Magnetic storage devices
● Optical storage devices
● Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office powerpoint 2007, Class assignment (Cont.)
● Use of slide master tab
11 Number system
● Different number systems-basics and uses

Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office excel 2007, Class assignment
● Use of home and insert tabs

12 Number system
● Conversion between different number systems
● Arithmetical problems of Binary number system
Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office excel 2007, Class assignment (Cont.)
● Use of page layout and formula tabs
13 Internet basics
● History and evolution
● Uses
Popular protocols
Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office excel 2007, Class assignment (Cont.)
• Use of manual formulas