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Computer Fundamentals 

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Computer Fundamentals
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Overview

An overview of functions and working of central processing unit, motherboard and other peripherals

Duration

12 weeks

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

Computer Fundamentals
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NPTEL 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate after completion of the course
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Computer Fundamentals
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Course details

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More about this course
  • This course deals with fundamentals of computer, Which includes generations of computer, evolution and development of microprocessor, input and output devices, primary and secondary storage devices, programming languages etc
  • It also deals with the hardware and software aspects of the computer like operating system, application software and system software

Computer Fundamentals
 at 
NPTEL 
Curriculum

Week 1

Introduction to Computer : Functional Block Diagram

Computer : History and Development

Evolution of Computer

An Introduction to Computer

Week 2

verview of Computer : Input Devices, Part-1

Overview of Computer : Input Devices, Part-2

Overview of Computer : Input Devices, Pat-3

Overview of Computer : Output Devices, Part-1

Week 3

Overview of Computer : Output Devices, Part-2

Computer : Audio Input and Output Devices

Computer : An Introduction to Storage Device

Permanent Storage Devices - An Overview of Computer

An Overview of Computer Memory

Computer : Memory Management

Week 4

Computer : Working of CPU

Computer : Working of 8088 CPU

Evolution and Development of Microprocessors, Part-1

Evolution and Development of Microprocessors, Part-2

Cooling Mechanism of Computer Components

Week 5

Micro-Programming, Part-1

Micro-Programming, Part-2

Central Processing Unit : Interrupt, Part-1

Central Processing Unit : Interrupt, Part-2

Week 6

Internet : An Introduction

An Introduction to Computer - Networking

Multimedia, Basic Elements

Multimedia System

Overview of Computer Hardware & Software

Week 7

Operating System Softwares

Computer Softwares - Application Software

An Introduction to Computer - Operating System

Operating System : Utility Software Tools

Disk Operating System, Part-1

Week 8

Disk Operating System, Part-2

Disk Operating System, Part-3

Flow Charts & Programs

Basics of Linker & Loader

Assembly Language & Assembler

Week 9

Computer Software :Editor Part 2

Simulator

Emulator

Programming Languages

Control Panel Settings

Week 10

Instruction Set of 8086/8088 Microprocessor Part 1

Instruction Set of 8086/8088 Microprocessor Part 2

Instruction Set of 8086/8088 Microprocessor Part 3

Instruction Set of 8086/8088 Microprocessor Part 4

Instruction Set of 8086/8088 Microprocessor Part 5

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Computer Fundamentals
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Faculty details

Prof. Sanjay Tanwani
Prof. Sanjay Tanwani, Professor & Head, School of Computer Science& Information Technology, Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya, Indore, has experience of 29 years in teaching, research and programing

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