* The admission should be strictly based on merit.
* The maximum number of students can be admitted is 60.
* The ratio of on of students admitted and the no of computers should be maintained as 3.1
* Practical duration for each paper should be of three hours per students per week.

Objectives :

The first objective of the course is to familiarize students with the innovation in information technology and how it affects business. An understanding of the ground rules of this technology will enable the students to appreciate the practical details of E-commerce on later stage.

The second objective of this course is to provide an understanding of computers and application of relevant software in managerial decision - making.

Unit - 1 Introduction to Computers :

[1]   What is a computer ?                             [2]   Characteristics of a computer.
[3]   Classification of computer.
       -  Analog, digital, hybrid, micro, mini, main, super.
         -  PC-Desktop, Laptop and palmtop.
[4]   Applications of computer.                          [5]   Block diagram of computer.
[6]   Parts of a standalone computer.
       -  CPU, RAM, ROM, keyboard, monitor, mouse, FDD, HDD, CD-ROM.
[7]   Printers                                                 [8]   Modem
[9]   Multimedia kits.                                     [10] Zip drive.
[11] Networking concept : LAN, WAN and MAN. [12] What is hardware and software.
[13] Types of software.                                [14] Computer language.
[15] Application programs and custom software.   

Unit - 2 Introduction to following terms :

[1]   Algorithm, artificial intelligence, ASCII, ATM, automated office, backup, BIOS, bit byte, boot bug, client/server, encryption, flow chart, GIGO, POST, password, program, modem, web, virus, Configuration of a pc-computer.

Unit - 3 Introduction to windows 98 :

[1]   What is operating system?  
       -  Meaning and its functions only.
[2]   Popular operating systems for PCS.            [3]   Window-98 an introduction.
[4]   Desktop and its parts.
       -  Taskbar, wallpaper & icons.
[5]   Options of start menu.
       -  Program, Documents, Settings, Run, Shutdown.
[6]   Some program & tools available as a part of windows.
       -  Calculator.
         -  Media player
                       -  Paint                                       -  Disk defragmenter
       -  Scandisk.
[7]   Windows explorer
       -  Parts
                       -  Creating a folder
       -  Deleting a file
       -  Deleting a folder
       -  Coping and Moving a file and folder.
[8]   Recycle bin
[9]   Control panel
       -  Mouse setting, Date/Time, Currency, Keyboard setting.               -  Start up disk.

Unit - 4 Introduction to Word 2000 :

[1]   What is word processing.                                [2]   Advantages of word processing.
[3]   Starting word 2000 and parts of its screen.         [4]   Basic operations on a document.
   -  Typing, saving, printing, print preview, opening, closing a document, and saving a document with new name.
[5]   Editing a document
       -  Cursor movement, selecting text, deleting text, replacing text, undoing and redoing changes, moving to

             a specific page.
[6]   Move and copy text
[7]   Formatting text and paragraph.
       -  Alignment, font dialog box, bullets and numbering, controlling paragraph, indents, line spacing, border

                 and shade, inserting date/time.
[8]   Finding and replacing text.
[9]   Checking spelling and grammar.
       -  Changing dictionaries and thesaurus.
[10] Auto correct and auto text.
[11] Opening and closing toolbars.

Unit - 5 Advanced features of Word 2000 :

[1]   Using tabs
       -  Defining tabs using rules bar and mouse.
       -  Defining tabs using dialog box.
[2]   Enhancing a document
       -  Page setup, page breaks, looking at a document in different views, headers and footer, zoom, changing

                     case, print options.
[3]   Tables
       -  Creating a table, formatting a table, auto format, calculations in table and sorting.
[4]   Using multiple columns, Format painter, Auto format.       
[5]   Graphics, Drawing toolbar, word art, inserting graphics.
[6]   Mail merge : What is mail merge.
       -  Creating and printing merged letters.
       -  Using mail merge to print envelop and mailing labels.

Unit - 6 Introduction to Access 2000 :

[1]   Database and database management, various DBMS software.
[2]   Salient features of Access 2000, Screen of Access 2000
[3]   Understanding of following database objects (only definitions)
       -  Tables Queries Forms Reports Macros Modules.
[4]   Create table in design view.
       -  Types of fields available in Access 2000
       -  Concept of primary key.
[5]   Creating data entry form using forms wizards.
[6]   Queries using wizards
[7]   Creating reports using wizards.

Basic textbooks :

1. Personal computer, windows 98 and Microsoft office 2000, Antani Hemag and Shah Keur, TMH.

Reference Books :

1. PC software for windows 98 made simple, Taxili R.K., TMH.
2. Microsoft office 2000 8 in 1, Joe Harbraken, PHI.
3. Mastering Microsoft office 2000, D.P. Nagpal, wheeler publishing.