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, 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 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;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, 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;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, Software classifications: System software, Application software, Operating system, Utility programs, Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office powerpoint 2007,Use of insert and design tabs, 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, 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, Number system: Different number systems-basics and uses; Lab work: basic knowledge of Microsoft office excel 2007,Use of home and insert tabs; Number system: 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; Internet basics: History and evolution, Uses; Popular protocols; Use of manual formulas, Lab Test