Introduction to Computer : COURSE COVERED (up to week-8)

Book: “Computers” by Larry Long & Nancy Long, latest edition or 12 th edition, 2006
(check the web monthly for the updates: www.prenhall.com/long.

Week Course covered

1. Introduction.
Student introduction, subject intro, course contents, course scope, presentation schedule,
grading, weight age issues, attendance policy, class/lab instructions etc.

2. Application of Computers
Computer use in homes, education, PC invasion, Business/Industry, Medical science
Introduction to Computers (system information, saving, copying, deleting files.)
Lab -introduction

3. History of Computers Four generations of Computers: Abacus, Vacuum tubes,

Transistors, ICs, Microprocessor revolution. History of Microprocessors and software
development. Microsoft Paint lab

4. Types of Computers (IBM, Macintosh, Intel) and Classification of Computers Super

Computers, Mainframe Computers, Mini computers, Workstations, Microcomputers/PCs
Lab WORD unit-2

5. Computer Hardware Identification of internal hardware Basic block diagram of a

Computer. Input, output, memory, CPU
Lab unit-3 (WORD)

6. Identification and connection of ports . Memory Devices: RAM, ROM , Cache. Hard
Disk, CD ROM, Floppy Drive. System configuration Hardware specs. Software specs
Lab unit-4

7. Microprocessor, Registers, internal clock, ROM BIOS. Internal and external buses, Serial
ports, Parallel ports. Expansion slots, NIC card, modem, sound card.
Lab unit-5 advanced WORD

8. Software (System Software, Application Software ). Start-up programs. Operating

systems, origin, types (CLI, Menu driven, GUI), Compatibility issues
Lab unit-6 (due after mid)

Instructor Dr. M. Yousuf Khan