Module Unit Content Hrs Marks

I History, Evolution of Computers, and Number System 8 15

1 Introduction to Computers, Characteristics of Computers 1

2 Generations of Computers 1

3 Classification of Computers: Super Computers, Main Frame

1

Computers, Mini Computers, Micro Computers

4 Number Systems (Binary, Decimal, Octal, Hexadecimal) and

Conversion

3

5 Computer Codes: BCD Code, Excess 3 Code, ASCII Code,

Unicode, Gray Code

2

Basic Computer Organization and Concept of Hardware 14 20

II

6 Basic Computer Organization: Input Unit, Storage Unit,

Processing Unit, Control Unit, Output Unit

1

7 Concept of hardware 1

8 CPU: Arithmetic and Logic Unit, Control unit 1

9 Memory: Primary Memory, Secondary Memory, Access

Time, Storage Capacity-bit, byte, nibble, volatile memory

2

10 Memory hierarchy: Register memory, Cache memory,

RAM ( Static, Dynamic), ROM( Masked ROM, PROM

and EPROM), Secondary storage devices (Magnetic tape,

Hard disk, SSD and CD drive)

5 Inside CPU: SMPS, Motherboard, Processor, Storage

Devices (HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM).

1

11 Motherboard Components: Processor Slot, Cooling Fan,

RAM, Expansion Slots (PCIe), Input/Output Ports,

Chipset, BIOS/UEFI Chip, SATA/NVMe Slots, Network

Interface, Ports- Ethernet, VGA port, HDMI port, USB

port.

3

III Input-Output Devices, Concept of Software 12 15

12 Input Devices: keyboard, pointing devices (mouse,

touchpad), Video digitizer, remote control, joystick,

scanner, digital camera, microphone, sensor

2

13 Output Devices: monitor, printer (laser, inkjet, dotmatrix), plotter, speaker, control devices (lights, buzzers,

robotic arms, and motors)

2

14 Types of Software: System Software vs. Application

Software, Proprietary Vs Open Source

2

15 Operating Systems: Functions, types of OS (batch,

multiprogramming, time-sharing, real-time, and distributed)

2

16 Programming Languages (Machine, assembly & High level), 2

17 language Translators (Assembler, Interpreter and Compiler) 2

1V Problem-solving and logical Thinking 11 20

18 Introduction to Problem Solving: Understanding the importance

of problem-solving in computer science, Identifying and defining

problems in a computational context.

2

19 Algorithm and its characteristics 1

20 Algorithm Development: Steps involved in designing algorithms,

Pseudocode is an intermediate step in algorithm development.

2

21 Flowchart Basics: Introduction to flowcharts as a visual

representation of algorithms, Understanding flowchart symbols

and their meanings

2

22 Drawing simple flowcharts 4

V Hands-on Data Structures:

Practical Applications, Case Study and Course Project

30 1 Hardware:

1. Identify the given motherboard components.

2. Identify and describe various ports and connectors on the

motherboard.

5

2 Software:

5

1. Check the hardware compatibility and Install an operating

system on a given computer.

2. Install any device driver on a given computer system to

communicate with peripheral devices like Printers, Scanner, etc..

3 Design Algorithm and visualize it using RAPTOR software

20

Problem 1: Calculate the Sum of Two Numbers

Problem 2: Find the Larger of Two Numbers

Problem 3: Check if a Number is Even or Odd

Problem 4: Calculate the Factorial of a Number

Problem 5: Temperature Conversion

Problem 6: Simple Interest Calculation

Problem 7: Calculate the Sum of Digits in a Number

Problem 8: Check if a Number is Positive, Negative, or Zero

Problem 9: Determine if a Triangle is Equilateral, Isosceles, or

Scalene

Problem 10: Check if a Number is Prime or Composite