IGNOU BCSL-013-Computer Basics and PC Software Lab, Latest Solved Assignment (July 2023 - January 2024 )
Q3. (a) Use a Word Processor to create information about BCA. It should include a multi-level list highlighting the courses that a student should study (with subtopics) in the first semester; a detailed table about courses, blocks, and units of BCS011; and a few paragraphs about the 2ndsemester courses.
BCA stands for Bachelor of Computer Applications. It is a three-year undergraduate degree program that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the field of computer science and information technology.
The curriculum of a BCA program typically includes courses in computer programming, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, database management systems, web development, and software engineering. Students also take courses in mathematics, English, and business.
A BCA degree can prepare students for a variety of careers in the IT industry, such as software developer, web developer, database administrator, network engineer, and system analyst. It can also be a good foundation for further studies in computer science or information technology
Detailed Syllabus of BCA 1st Semester 1.
FEG-02 : Foundation Course in English-2
Block 1
Unit 1: Writing paragraph-1,
Unit 2: Writing paragraph-2, the development of a paragraph
Unit 3: Writing a composition Unit 4: Expository composition
Unit 5: Note-taking 1
Unit 6: Writing reports-I, reporting events
Block 2
Unit 7: Argumentative composition-1, techniques of argument
Unit 8: Argumentative composition-1, logical presentation
Unit 9: Note taking-2, use of tables and diagrams
Unit 10: Writing reports-2, reporting meetings and speeches
Unit 11: Writing summaries-1
Unit 12: Writing summaries-2
Block 3
Unit 13: Writing paragraphs-2
Unit 14: Narrative composition-1
Unit 15: Narrative composition-2
Unit 16: Writing reports-3, reporting interviews
Unit 17: Writing reports-4, reporting surveys
Unit 18: Writing summaries-3 Block 4
Unit 19: Descriptive composition-1, describing persons
Unit 20: Descriptive composition-2, describing places and objects
Unit 21: Descriptive composition-3, describing conditions and processes
Unit 22: Note-taking-3,
Unit 23: Writing reports-5, reporting experiments
Unit 24: Summing up
ECO-01: Business Organisation
Block 1: Basic Concepts and Forms of Business Organisation
Unit 1: Nature and scope of Business
Unit 2: Forms of Business Organisation-I
Unit 3: Forms of Business Organisation-II
Unit 4: Business Promotion
Block 2: Financing of Business
Unit 5: Methods of Raising Finance
Unit 6: Long-term Financing and Underwriting,
Unit 7: Stock Exchanges
Block 3: Marketing
Unit 8: Advertising
Unit 9: Advertising Media
Unit 10: Home Trade and Channels of Distribution
Unit 11: Wholesalers and Retailers
Unit 12: Procedure for Import and Export Trade
Block 4: Business Services
Unit 13 : Banking
Unit 14 : Business Risk and Insurance
Unit 15 : Transport and Warehousing
Block 5: Government and Business
Unit 16 : Government and Business
Unit 17 : Forms of Organisation in Public Enterprises
Unit 18 : Public Utilities
BCS-011: Computer Basics and PC Software
BLOCK 1: Basics of Computer Hardware
Unit 1 : Computer their Origin and Applications
Unit 2 : Functioning of a Computer
Unit 3 : Memory System
Unit 4 : I/O devices and their functions
Unit 5 : My Personal Computer
BLOCK 2: Basics of Computer Software
Unit 1 : Software Evolution
Unit 2 : Operating System Concepts
Unit 3 : Concept of Programming Languages
Unit 4 : Computer Applications
BLOCK 3: Internet Technologies
Unit 1 : Networking and Internet
Unit 2 : Web Applications I
Unit 3 : Web Applications II
BCS-012: Basic Mathematics
BLOCK 1: Algebra I
Unit 1 : Determinants
Unit 2 : Matrices-1
Unit 3 : Matrices-2
Unit 4 : Mathematical Induction
BLOCK 2 : Algebra II
Unit 1 : Sequence and Series
Unit 2 : Complex Number
Unit 3 : Equations
Unit 4 : Inequalities
BLOCK 3: Calculus (Without Trigonometry)
Unit 1 : Differential
Unit 2 : Simple Application of Differential
Unit 3 : Integration
Unit 4 : Application of Integration
BLOCK 4: Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry
Unit 1 : Vector-1
Unit 2 : Vector-2
Unit 3 : Three-Dimensional Geometry-1
Unit 4 : Linear Programming
BCSL-013: Computer Basics and PC Software Lab
Section 1 : Operating System Session 1
Section 2 : Word Processor (Open Office and MS Word)
Section 3 : Spread sheet (Concept of Worksheet, Workbook and cell)
Section 4 : PowerPoint
Section 5 : E-mail
Section 6 : Browsing and Discussion Forum
BCS011: Computer Basics and PC Software
Block | Units | Topics |
BLOCK 1: Basics of Computer Hardware | Unit 1 : Computer their Origin and Applications | A bit of history highlighting the concepts, Abacas, Difference Engine, Electro-magnetic Computers, Discrete components, IC circuits, Current hardware Platforms, Description of current applications of computer highlighting role of computers, Limitations of Computers |
| Unit 2 : Functioning of a Computer | Components of a computer and their role, Number system, Codes ASCII Unicode Concept of Instruction – a simple example, Role of ALU and CU with the help of an example |
| Unit 3 : Memory System | Type of memories and their characteristics, What is the need of memory hierarchy? Memory Hierarchy with examples of each level , Current trends in memory |
| Unit 4 : I/O devices and their functions | I/O devices, Current trends in I/O |
| Unit 5 : My Personal Computer | Explain the configuration of PC and its components in respect of identification of various components so that a student can relate all the terms discussed in Unit 1 to 4 to this configuration. |
BLOCK 2: Basics of Computer Software | Unit 1 : Software Evolution | Different type of software and its evolution, System and application software, Utility software, Perverse software, Open Source software |
| Unit 2 : Operating System Concepts | Need and Functions, Type of OS starting from Batch, Multi-programming and real time Network and |
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| distributed OS, Web OS, Examples of OS and their features |
| Unit 3 : Concept of Programming Languages | Some basic constructs, Editors, Compilers and interpreters, Assemblers |
| Unit 4 : Computer Applications | Concepts of Open Source Software, Philosophy – licensing, copyright Project Management Software, Timesheet system, Office Applications, Word Processing – Creating a Memo for a number of people, Spreadsheet – Creating a sheet of Income & deduction and calculation of IT Database – a small application with data records, a form, a query and a report Email – Sending mail to a number of people in a group. |
BLOCK 3: Internet Technologies | Unit 1 : Networking and Internet | Basic of Networking Concepts, Advantages of Networking, Basic model of Networks, Network Devices, TCP/IP, Web addresses, DNS, IP addresses, |
| Unit 2 : Web Applications I | Browsing, E-mail, Messenger/Chat |
| Unit 3 : Web Applications II | Blogging, E-Learning and wiki, Collaboration, Social Networking |
Syllabus of BCA 2nd Semester
ECO-02: Accountancy- I
MCS – 011: Problem Solving and Programming
MCS-012: Computer Organisation and Assembly Language Programming
MCS-013: Discrete Mathematics
MCS-015: Communication Skills
BCSL-021: C Language Programming Lab (Lab Course)
BCSL-022: Assembly Language Programming Lab (Lab Course)
(b) Design a flyer for “The Sustainable Development of India”. Use different styles, sizes, fonts, colors and effects.
1. Open blank document of MS-Word
2. Set Title “The Sustainable Development of India”
3. Set page color.
4. Insert image.
Assignment Submission Last Date
The IGNOU open learning format requires students to submit study Assignments. Here is the final end date of the submission of this particular assignment according to the university calendar.
30th April (if Enrolled in the June Exams)
31st October (if Enrolled in the December Exams)