Syllabus Introduction to IT Systems - (4311602) Total Credits (L+T+P/2) Examination Scheme Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks C CA ESE CA ESE 5 30* 70 25 25 150 Unit Unit Outcomes (UOs) (4 to 6 UOs at different levels) Topics and Sub-topics Unit - I Basics of Information System 1.1 Describe Information System and its components. 1.1.1 Importance of information technology in the modern era. - Information Concepts - Information v/s knowledge - Components Of Information System. 1.2 Describe the anatomy of a computer system. 1.2.1 Hardware Components of computer system - Memory (Primary and secondary) - Motherboard - Peripherals 1.3 Utilize the Internet for various applications. 1.3.1 Google Search Engine - Introduction - Google Search Query 1.3.2 Applications of Internet Digital Platforms - (BHIM, Digi-Locker, m-parivahan, NSDL, Digital Gujarat, passport seva, e-rupi.....). (Chapter - 1) Unit - II Digital Logic 2.1 Convert Binary numbers into different number systems. 2.1.1 Introduction to digital computers and number system - Binary numbers - Base conversions (Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal, Octal). 2.2 Classify Basic Logic gates and Universal Gates. 2.2.1 Working of Logic gates - AND, OR, INVERTER, XOR, XNOR. 2.2.2 Working of Universal Gates - NAND Gate - NOR Gate 2.3 Design simple digital logic circuit function using basic universal logic gates. 2.3.1 Simplification of basic logic gates using Universal gates (Both NAND and NOR). (Chapter - 2) Unit - III Operating System 3.1 Explain the functions and services of OS. 3.1.1 General features of OS - Introduction - Need, Functions, Services. 3.2 Explain the different types and purposes of the operating system. 3.2.1 Types of OS - Batch Operating System. - Multitasking/Time-Sharing OS. - Multiprocessing OS. - Real-Time OS. - Distributed OS. - Network OS. - Mobile OS. 3.3 Install Windows/Linux Operating System using a hypervisor. 3.3.1 Windows & Linux Operating System - Microsoft Windows OS (History Basic Features, Current State of OS). - Linux Operating System (Architecture, Components of Linux System, Kernel Mode vs User Mode, Basic Features). 3.4 Differentiate between licensed and freeware software. 3.4.1 Proprietary & Open-source software. (Chapter - 3) Unit - IV Information Communication System 4.1 Explain the basic terminology-Transmission modes, serial and parallel concepts of an information communication system 4.1.1 Basic terminology of information communication - Basic Structure - Transmission modes (Simplex, half-duplex, Full-duplex) - Synchronous and Asynchronous transmission - Serial and Parallel communication. 4.2 Classify the concepts of Modulation & Multiplexing for Digital Communication 4.2.1 Modulation (Definition and Need) - Types of Analog Modulation - Types of Digital Modulation (Diagrams) - Multiplexing Concept and types - TDM, FDM, OFDM. 4.3 Describe various wired media for digital communications. 4.3.1 Wired media - Twisted -pair, - Coaxial, - Fiber Optics, - RJ-45 connectors. 4.3.2 Ethernet Cable - Color code - Straight Cable - Cross Cable. (Chapter - 4) Unit - V Networking 5.1 Explain OSI Model and its layers for data communication. 5.1.1 OSI Model - Working & Functioning of each layer. - Name of Protocols supported at each layer. - Name of Hardware supported at each layer. 5.2 Compare various computer network topologies and types of networks. 5.2.1 Network Topologies - Bus, Mesh, Star, Ring, Hybrid 5.2.2 Types of Computer Networks - LAN - MAN - WAN 5.3 Explain use of IP addressing system, DNS, communication devices in Internet and Intranet. 5.3.1 Network Addressing (IPv4) - Internet Protocol (need, types). - Classful addressing scheme, Address space, notations, netid, hostid. - Need of IPv6 . 5.3.2 Introduction to various IEEE 802 Standards. 5.3.3 DNS - Introduction, Need - Domain Names & its types. 5.3.4 Internet & Intranet - URL - Internet - Intranet - Comparison between Intranet & Internet. 5.4 Describe functions of Networking Devices 5.4.1 Networking Devices (Types & use) - Hub, Switch, Router, Bridge, Gateway, Modem, Repeater, Wireless Access Point, NIC. (Chapter - 5) Unit-VI Information Security 6.1 Explain concepts of Information Security for Data Protection. 6.1.1 Need for Information Security - Definition of various terms of Information Security. - Cryptography - Vulnerability - Threat - Attack - Encryption - Decryption 6.1.2 The Principles of Security & Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA triad). 6.1.3 Security services. 6.2 Classify various cyber-attacks. 6.2.1 Cyber attacks - Introduction of common types of attacks (Malware, Man-in-the-middle attack, Denial-of-service attack, SQL injection, Zero-day exploit, Phishing, Password cracking.) 6.3 Describe cyber laws for data protection and IPR. 6.3.1 Cyber Law - IT Amendment Act 2008 (Section 66 & 67) . (Chapter - 6)
