Fundamentals of Computer Application
8-12 months
Overview
This Fundamentals of Computer Applications course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in software development and web technologies. It is structured to be equivalent to the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program, ensuring that students gain essential knowledge and hands-on experience in programming, software development, and web technologies. Throughout the course, students will learn the fundamentals of programming using C++, covering core programming concepts and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. Simultaneously, they will explore front-end web development, learning how to create interactive and responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. By the end of this course, students will have a solid understanding of computer applications, programming logic, and web development, preparing them for advanced learning or entry into the professional tech industry.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction to Computer Applications
- Understanding computer systems, software, and hardware
- Overview of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Basics of networking and the internet
- Fundamentals of Programming (C++)
- Introduction to C++ and its syntax
- Data types, variables, and operators
- Control structures (loops, conditional statements)
- Functions and modular programming
- Data structures
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism
- Introduction to Web Development
- HTML5: Structure of a webpage, elements, forms, tables
- CSS3: Styling web pages, layouts, Flexbox, Grid
- JavaScript (ES6): Variables, data types, functions, events
- DOM Manipulation: Selecting and modifying HTML elements
- Basic Responsive Web Design
- Software Development Basics
- Software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Introduction to version control (Git & GitHub)
- Writing clean and efficient code
- Debugging and testing basics
- Hands-on Projects & Assignments
- Simple C++ Console Applications (calculator, student management system)
- Basic Web Development Projects (portfolio website, interactive form validation)
- Mini Capstone Project combining C++ programming and web development concepts