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This document outlines the courses and requirements for a B.A/B.Sc. in Computer Studies-II. It includes two papers: Paper A focuses on database management systems, system administration, and network administration and is worth 70 marks. Paper B involves practical exams and is worth 30 marks. Paper A has two sections, with section one covering database management systems theory and section two covering operating systems and networks. Paper B also has two sections, with section one focusing on Microsoft Access and section two on installing and configuring Windows 2000. The document provides reading recommendations for each section.

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Computer Studies II PDF

This document outlines the courses and requirements for a B.A/B.Sc. in Computer Studies-II. It includes two papers: Paper A focuses on database management systems, system administration, and network administration and is worth 70 marks. Paper B involves practical exams and is worth 30 marks. Paper A has two sections, with section one covering database management systems theory and section two covering operating systems and networks. Paper B also has two sections, with section one focusing on Microsoft Access and section two on installing and configuring Windows 2000. The document provides reading recommendations for each section.

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8.

Computer Studies
B.A/B.Sc. Computer Studies-II

Total Mark: 100

Appendix A
(Outlines of Tests)
Paper-A:
Paper-B:

Data Base Management Systems


& System and Network Administration (Written)
Practical

70 Marks
:
:

30 Marks

Appendix B
(Syllabi and Courses of Reading)
Paper-A:

Section-I:

Data Base Management Systems


& System and Network Administration
Database Management System

70 Marks
35 Marks

Theory:
Introduction to Database Processing: relationship of application programs and the DBMS,
file-processing systems, database processing systems, history of database processing. Database
Development: database and DBMS, creating a database, components of database applications,
database development processes. Entity Relationship modeling. Semantic Object Model. Relational
Model and Normalization: relational model, normalization l to 5th normal forms, domain/key
normal form, synthesis of relations, multivalued dependencies, Iteration 2. Database Design Using
Entity- Relationship Models: transformation of entity-relationship models into relational database
designs. Database Design with Semantic Object Models: transformation of database designs. Database
Design with Semantic Object Models: transformation of semantic objects into relational database
designs. Database Application Design: characteristics of database applications, form design, report
design, application program design. Foundations of Relational Implementation: defining relational
data, relational data manipulation. Structured Query Language: querying a single table, querying
multiple tables, exists and not exists, changing data. Relational Implementation for Personal
Databases: creating the database schema, creating forms, creating reports. Client-Server database
systems : client-server architecture, reliability and security, open database connectivity (ODBC)
standards, applications of ODBC in client-server systems.
Recommended Books:
1.

Data Base Processing, Sixth Edition by David M. Kroenke (1998).

2.

"Database Systems by C.M. Ricardo.

3.

"Fundamental of Database Management Systems, by R. Elmarsi and S.B. Navathe.

4.

"Fundamental of Database Systems by C. J. Date

Section-II:

Operating Systems and Networks

35 Marks

Introduction to Operating Systems: Types of operating systems, operating systems modes.


Process Management: process scheduling, process state, scheduling criteria, process supervisor calls.
Inter-process Communication and Synchronization : inter process communication, deadlock, deadlock
presentation, deadlock avoidance, deadlock detection recovery from deadlock. Memory Management :
simple absolute partition, single relocate able partition, multiprogramming, multi partitions, simple
paging, simple segmentation. segmentation with paging, page and segment table, swapping,
overlaying. Virtual Memory: demand paging, segmentation. File Systems Management: directories
and names, types of file systems objects, file system functions, information types, file system
architecture. Device Management: hardware I/O organization, software organization, devices.
Security: authentication, preventation. detection, correction, identification, threat categories, program
threats.
Networking Basic Concepts: line configuration, topologies, transmission modes, categories of
network, internetwork. The OSI Model: layered architecture, functions of the layers. TCP IP protocols
suite. Transmission Media: twisted-pair, coaxial cable optical fiber:
Recommended Books:
1.

"Operating Systems" by J.A. Harris (Schaum's outlines) 2002.

2.

"Data Communications and Networking" by B.A. Forouzan. 2nd edition.

Paper-B:

(Practical)

Section-I
1.

30 Marks
15 Marks

Exploring Access 2000 work place: opening access applications, menus, toll bars other
components.

2.

Designing and creating a database.

3.

Entering and editing data into tables.

4.

Designing and using basic forms.

5.

Integrating Access with other Microsoft Office applications and Internet.

6.

Establishing Relationships between tables.

7.

Finding sorting and filtering information.

8.

Creating basic queries.

9.

Designing and using basic reports.

10.

Creating and using data access Pages.

11.

Creating action queries.nine advanced queries.

Recommended Books:
1.

Microsoft Access 2000: Comprehensive Course by H.A. Napier & P. J. J. (2001)

Section-II

15 Marks

1.

Installation of Windows 2000 Professional: Installation from CD, Installation from Network.

2.

Configuring the Windows 2000 Environment: Control Panel, Management Console. Installing
New Hardware.

3.

Managing the Desktop: Desktop Settings, Accessibility Features, Local Settings.

4.

Managing Users: Creating Users. Disabling User Account, Deleting User Account. Renaming
User, Changing Password. Managing User Properties.

5.

Managing Groups: Creating Groups, Group Membership, Renaming Group, Deleting Group,
Local Group Policies.

6.

User Profiles and Hardware Profiles: Local User Profiles, Roaming Profiles. Mandatory
Profiles, Managing Hardware Profiles.

7.

Managing Disks: File Systems. File System Conversions. Disk Storage, Disk Management
Utilities.

8.

Files and Printing Management: File and Folder Basic Management, Creating Shares, Share
Permissions. Managing Printer Properties. Sharing Printer, Printer Permissions.

9.

Managing Network Connections: Network Dataflow, OSI Model Layer, Installation and
Configuration of Network Adaptor. Installing and Configuring Network Protocols.

10.

Dialup Networking and Internet Connectivity: Configuring General Modem Properties.


Running Modem Diagnostics, Configuring Advanced Modem Properties

11.

Managing System Recovery Functions: Recovery and Backup, Using Backup Utility. Using
Restore Wizard.

Recommended Books:
1.

Windows 2000 Professionals Study Guide by L, Donaisald (2001).

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