FORUM FOR BIT Computer Systems IT2102 New Syllabus

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FORUM FOR BITComputer Systems (IT2102)(New
Syllabus)
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Why a new syllabus ?

• Replaces the module Computer architecture and
  operating systems (IT2101) syllabus
• Previous syllabus covered more on architectural
  issues
• Student should be able to adapt to rapid changes
  in the H/W technologies
• A new section focused on a practical approach
  added

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New syllabus IT2102

• Section 1
• Basic Concepts in Computer Systems
• Objective
• to explain and solve problems based on basic
  concepts in computer systems
• Focused on fundamentals
• 10 hours

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New syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems - Theory and Use
• Mainly focused on a practical approach to
  computer systems
• 50 hours

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New syllabus IT2102

• Section 1
• Basic Concepts in Computer Systems
• Objective
• Student should be able to explain and solve
  problems based on basic concepts in computer
  systems
• Focused on fundamentals
• 10 hours

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 1
• Basic Concepts in Computer Systems
• Binary Notation
• Logical Operations AND, OR, NOT, XOR
• Truth Tables
• Logical expressions and minimizations using K-map

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 1
• Basic Concepts in Computer Systems
• Combinational and Sequential logic devices
• Half adder and Full adder
• RS, D and J-K flip-flops
• Positive edged, Level sensitive and Negative
  edged triggered flip-flop operation
• Serial to Parallel converter

Continued
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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 1
• Basic Concepts in Computer Systems
• Combinational and Sequential logic devices
  continued
• Parallel register and Right shift register
• Binary up counter and Binary down counter
• Number Systems Binary, Octal, Hex.
• Data representation Bytes,Words, ASCII

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 1
• Basic Concepts in Computer Systems
• Negative number representations
• Sign magnitude ,Ones complement and Twos
  complement notations
• Floating point number representations
• For any given number format and IEEE notation

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 1
• Basic Concepts in Computer Systems
• The function and the interaction between
  Arithmetic, Logic, Control and Storage elements
  of a computer
• Typical instruction set Fetch and Execute Cycle
• Basic Concepts in Operating Systems

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Main Reading Section 1

• A good book to start with, if not familiar with
  the basics
• Principles of Computer Hardware,
• Alan Clements,
• Oxford Science Publications,
• ISBN 0-19-856453-8

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New syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems - Theory and Use
• Mainly focused on a practical approach to
  computer systems
• 50 hours

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New syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Objective one
• Student should be able to identify and describe
  components of computer systems with their
  parameters, functionality and features

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New syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Objective two
• Student should be able to select, configure, use
  and maintain the computer systems in effective,
  efficient and secured manner on a commonly used
  computer platform

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New syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Objective three
• Student should be able to recommend and justify a
  system to suit a given set of requirements and
  constraints

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Development of the Computer System (02 hours)
• The first mechanical computer
• Electronic computers based on digital switching
• From UNIVAC to Present computers (use of tubes to
  VLSI)

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Components, Features and System Design (04 hours)
  
• Motherboard
• Processor
• Memory (RAM)
• Chassis
• Power supply

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Microprocessor Types and Specifications (06
  hours)
• Speed parameter
• Width parameter (Data I/O bus, Internal
  registers, Address bus)
• Real, Protected and Virtual real modes

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Microprocessor Types and Specifications
  continued
• Clock speed and Processor speed
• L1, L2 Cache memories
• Evolution of microprocessors
• (General knowledge of Processor types and their
  manufacturers)

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Motherboards and Buses (06 hours)
• Motherboard Form Factors (ATX, Mini ATX, Micro
  ATX, Flex ATX, NLX)
• Processor Slots and sockets
• Function of the Chipset (General knowledge)
• System bus types, functions and Features (Front
  side bus, AGP, PCI, ISA)
• Plug Play systems

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• BIOS and Memory (04 hours)
• BIOS basics
• BIOS hardware and software
• Upgrading the BIOS
• CMOS setting specifications
• Dynamic, Static memories
• Different memory modules

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• System Interfaces (06 hours)
• 40 pin typical IDE interface with Master, Slave
  settings
• CHS versus LBA addressing sectors on an ATA drive
  
• Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
• Standard Serial and Parallel ports
• Universal Serial Bus (USB)
• Fire ware and IEEE standards

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Input Output Devices (04 hours)
• Hard drive disk operation, Transfer rate, Average
  access time and its components
• RAID systems( S/W Raid, H/W Raid, Raid Levels 0,
  1, 3 , 5)
• Floppy disk drive operation

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Input Output Devices continued
• Removable-media drives and their use
• Optical storage devices
• Video display hardware and display drivers (DVI,
  Analog 15 pin D type)
• Modems
• Keyboard, Mouse, Printers, Scanners and other USB
  based devices

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Detailed syllabus IT2102

• Section 2
• Computer Systems Theory and Use
• Basic Networking Concepts - (04 hours)
• Computer Security and Control (H/W level, S/W
  level) - (04 hours)
• Computer System Costing, Configuration,
  Installation, Maintenance, Diagnostics and
  Troubleshooting procedures - (04 hours)
• New trends in Computer Hardware (04
  hours)

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Main Reading Section 2

• Upgrading and Repairing PCs 14th Edition
  Scott Muller,
• Pearson Education,
• ISBN 81-7808-836-3
• Refer only the selected topics

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Examination

• MCQ ( 40 60 questions)
• Similar to other modules
• LMS component will be available
• Quizzes and continuous assessment
• Repeaters should follow the new syllabus