Computer Application(CBSE VIII)

  • Course Outline
  • 6 Months duration
  • 4 Sessions per month

Unit 1: Computer System & Hardware

Introduction to Computer System

Input, Output, and Processing Cycle

Central Processing Unit (CPU):

ALU

Control Unit

Registers

Primary and Secondary Memory

Storage Devices (HDD, Pen Drive, CD/DVD, SSD)

Peripheral Devices

Unit 2: Operating System

Meaning and Importance of Operating System

Functions of Operating System

Types of Operating Systems

Introduction to Windows / Linux

File and Folder Management

Desktop, Icons, Taskbar, Start Menu

Unit 3: Number System

Decimal Number System

Binary Number System

Number Conversion:

Decimal to Binary

Binary to Decimal

Simple Binary Calculations

Unit 4: Introduction to Programming (Python / Java / QBASIC – School Based)

Meaning of Programming

Problem Solving Techniques

Algorithm and Flowchart

Program Structure

Keywords and Identifiers

Variables and Constants

Data Types

Unit 5: Control Statements

Conditional Statements

IF

IF–ELSE

Nested IF

Looping Statements

FOR

WHILE

DO–WHILE

Practical Programming Examples

Unit 6: Input and Output in Programming

Input Statements

Output Statements

Formatting Output

User Interaction

Practice Programs

Unit 7: Office Applications

Word Processing

Creating and Editing Documents

Formatting Text

Tables

Page Setup

Printing

Spreadsheets

Rows and Columns

Formulas

Functions (SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN)

Charts

Presentation

Creating Slides

Animations

Transitions

Slide Show

Unit 8: Internet and Networking

Introduction to Internet

World Wide Web (WWW)

Web Browsers

Search Engines

Email Services

Social Media Awareness

Basics of Networking

Unit 9: Cyber Safety and Ethics

Safe Internet Usage

Password Management

Cyber Crimes and Awareness

Online Privacy

Digital Etiquette

Computer Ethics

Unit 10: Practical & Project Work

Program Writing

Debugging Techniques

Mini Project Development

Presentation Skills

Project Documentation

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