Course

Unit I (2 weeks) Evolution and generations of Computers. Classification of computers. Role & Significance Of Digital Technology. Software And Its Types. Overview of computer architecture, Operating Systems, DBMS, Microsoft office tools Unit II (4 weeks) Computational Thinking, Four corner stones of computational thinking, Flowcharts using Flowgorithm tool. Create and trace flowcharts for simple computational problems Even or odd, Largest among three numbers, Searching and sorting Unit III (4 weeks) Computer Networks, Internet: Concepts & Applications, WWW, Email, Social media, Platforms for digital collaboration, Tools and Platforms for digital learning, Cybersecurity and Ethics in digital communication Unit IV (2 weeks) Overview of AI, Blockchain, Cloud computing, IoT . Unit V (3 weeks) Digital India & E-governance: Initiatives, Digital Financial Tools: Unified Payment Interface, Aadhar Enabled Payment System, USSD, Credit / Debit Cards, E-wallets,

Course objectives This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of computer science and digital technology. They will learn the usage of ICT services, digital India initiatives and emerging technologies. Course Outcomes CO1Describe the significance of digital technologyL1CO2Find the solution of a computational problem by tracing flowchartsL2CO3Use ICT servicesL2CO4Explain emerging Technologies AI , Block Chain, Cloud computingL1CO5Explain Digital India InitiativesL1

Textbook 1.Fundamentals of computers, Balaguruswamy, Tata McGraw Hill, 2009 2.Introduction to computers, Peter Norton, Tata McGraw Hill, 2017 Computational Thinking A beginners guide to problem solving and programming, Karl Beecher, BCS Learning & Development Ltd 2017