General Guidelines

University of Delhi
Academic Year 2011-12 and onwards: B. Com. (Hons.) I Year: Semester II

Paper – Ch 2.2: Fundamentals of Computers &Information System

PART-A: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS

Unit Wise Guidelines

Note: The following contents are needed to be taught under different underlined heads in addition to
the contents mentioned in the syllabus.

Unit 1: Basic Concepts

Data Representation: Binary number system and its relevance; Conversion of numbers among Binary, Octal, Hexa and
Decimal; Binary representation of integers and real numbers; Sign and magnitude representation; Complement
representation; Performing simple arithmetic on Binary numbers; Understanding of data represented by BCD, ASCII and
ISCII.

Unit 2: Essential Components of Computer

Operating System: Types of OS and the purpose served by various types.
Overview of Operating System: Components of OS: Control program, system service programs and utility programs.
Application Software: Classification into General purpose and special (or specific) purpose; Acquisition: Ready-to-use,
customized and Tailor-made; Public domain: shareware and freeware.

Unit 3: Information System

Meaning: Meaning of information, information system and its types.
Type of Information System: Types of information systems: TPS, DSS, EIS, MIS, OAS.
Types from Functional Point of view: Financial and Accounting Information System, Human Resource Development and
Management System, Manufacturing or Production Information System, Marketing Information System etc. The purpose,
features and cycle of these systems.
Basic of Data Arrangement and Access: Data arrangement and access for specific information needs; Data Access methods
and their usage.

Unit 4: Database System

Databases- The Modern Approach: Entity-Relationship(ER) Model-Its concepts and ER diagram for an example reality;
Relational Data Model (RDM) - Its concepts, constraints and Relational database design using ER-to-Relational Mapping;
Normalization of relational databases (up to three normal forms). Use at least two examples realities to prepare ER design
and RDM design for each (Refer Annexure III: Case 1 and Case 2).

Unit 5: Networks: LAN, WAN, Wireless Network

Introduction to Networking: Meaning, Features and Types of Networks - by Scale (LAN, MAN WAN etc); by Org Scope
(Intranet Extranet, Internet); by Technology - Communication Media (Wireless, Wired), Protocol (Ethernet, Internet
Protocol Suit, Asynchronous Transfer Mode(ATM); by Topology: Common layout-Star, Linear Bus, Mesh, Ring etc) and
Overlays Network. Types of Servers and their importance in network. Distributed computing, Peer to peer computing and
Client-Server computing – Two-Tier and Three-Tier; Basic Hardware of Networks-NIU, NIC, Repeaters, Hubs, Bridges,
Switches, Routers, Firewalls etc

Unit 6: Introduction to Internet

Basic Internet Terminology: Modem, IP address, Browser and their types, Proxy Server, Internet Telephony, Routers,
Gateways, ISP-different types, Bandwidth, Website, Blog, Telnet, Internet Services - their types and importance.
Search Engines: Meaning, Categories and Popular Search Engines.
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PART – B: COMPUTER BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM
General Guidelines
Part – B: Computer Based Information System : No Change

PART C: INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL TOOLS

General Guidelines
 Microsoft Office 2010 or Open Office package will be used for word-processing, spread sheet, and database
management system.
 Part C will be of 50 marks divided into practical examination of 40 marks and work book in the form of Internal
Assessment of 10 marks.
 Marks Distribution for Practical Examination of 40 Marks: Refer Annexure I: Evaluation Sheet
 Machine Handling : 1 Mark
 Work Processing : 6 Marks
 Excel Spreadsheet Functions & Application : 18 Marks
 Access Database : 15 Marks

Unit Wise Guidelines

Unit 1: Word Processing
1. No Change in contents of Word Processing for Practical Examination.
2. Refer Annexure I: Evaluation Sheet – (Part 1) for Marks distribution of Practical based on Word Processing.

Unit 2: Spreadsheet And Its Business Applications.

1. No Change in contents of this unit.

Unit 3: Generally Used Spread Sheet Functions:

1. Refer Annexure II: For list of generally used spread sheet functions to be covered (Total 42 Functions under
different categories). Note:
i. Following functions have been deleted from old list: AVEDEV and FACT.
ii. Four new functions have been added in new list: NOT, FV, DB and SLN.
2. Refer Annexure I: Evaluation Sheet – (Or Part of Part 3), for Marks distribution of generally used spread sheet
functions.

Unit 4: Creating Spreadsheet In The Following Areas

1. Preparation of complex Payroll Statement (Sample Papers will be distributed in scheduled Workshop at SRCC in
the Third or Fourth week of November 2011).
2. Refer Annexure I: Evaluation Sheets – (Part 2 and Part 3), for Marks distribution of application part based on Loan
& Lease statement, Ratio Analysis, Graphical representation of data, Payroll statements and Frequency distribution
and its statistical parameters.

Unit 5: Database Software

1. No Change in contents of Access Database but following points must be covered for Practical Examination:
 Setting Relation
 Lookup Properties
 Validation Rule including constraints across fields
 Creating a Form
 Report (Based on Grouping)
 Query (From Multiple Tables based on 2 to 3 conditions)
2. Refer Annexure I: Evaluation Sheet – (Part 4) for Marks distribution of One Practical based on Access Database.