BCA Syllabus

CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY, MEERUT
THREE YEARS BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME
COURSE CONTENT FOR SEMESTER – I

BCA 101 : Mathematics-I

Sets : Sets and subsets, finite and infinite sets. Algebra of sets: Union, Intersection,
complementation, Demorgan laws. Common applications of algebra of sets.
Functions: Interval and sub-intervals. Definition of function and examples, polynomial,
rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Graph of some
simple functions like polynomial (upto 3rd deg), rational trigometric
functions, modulus, function, step functions, rational functions, composite
functions.

Sequences: Sequences, subsequences, finite and infinite sequences, limits of sequences,
simple cases.

Continous functions at a point and on an interval, graphs of continuous
functions, simple cases

Differentiation of function. Derivative of some common function, polynomial, rational
exponential, logarithmic and trigometric functions.
Integration as iverse process of differentiation, integration of simple
functions, method of change of variable and substitution for integrals, definite
integrals, simple problems of line integral.
Vectors and Matrices: Vector, vector algebra Addition, subtraction, scalar
multiplication, magnitude, vector multiplication. Simple applications of
vectors.

Matrices: Matrix, submatrix, types of matrices, such as symmetric, square, diagonal
Matrices, singular and nonsingular matrices. Addition, subtraction,
multiplication of matrices. Rank of a matrix, Matrix equation, solution by
cramer’s rule and Gauss elimination method.

BCA- 102 Discrete Mathematics

Mathematical Logic

Statements, Negation operation, Logic connectives and compound statements, conjunction,
disjunction, Truth tables, Duality, Conditional and in-conditional statements, valid
arguments, Laws of detachments and syllogism, tautologics and fallacies.

Boolean Algebra:

Development of Boolean Algebra, Truth functions, AND, OR, NOT operators Laws of
Boolean Algebra, Reducing Boolean expressions, Bodean expressions and logic digrams,
Universal laws, Building blocks, Negative logic Minterms, Truth tables and maps, Reduction
of maps, Hybrid functions.

Graph Theory

Definition of a graph, finite and infinite graphs, Incidence and degree, null graph Sub
graphs, walks, Paths an circuits in a graph, connected graphs, Trees, Properties of Trees, cut
sets and cut vertices, Planner graphs, Incidence Matrix, Directed graphs, Fundamental
circuits in Diagraphs, Adjacency matrices of a diagraph.

Suggested Readings

1. Elements of Discrete Mathematics (McGraw Hill) 1985 : C.L.Liu
2. Graph Theory with Applications to Engineering and Computer
Science (PHI) 1993 : N. Deo
3. Discrete Mathematical Structure for Computer Science (PHI) 1989 : B. Colman and
Robert C. Busby
4. Graphs, Networks and Algorithms (Wiley Inter Science, NY) 1989 : M.N.S Swamy
and K.
Thulasiraman

BCA- 103 Computer Fundamentals and Programming Concepts

Computer Fundamentals: Number system : decimal, octal. binary and hexadecimal.
Representation of integers, fixed and floating points, character representation : ASCII,
EBSDIC
Functional units of computer, I/O devices, primary and secondary memories.
Programming Fundamentals : Algorithm development, Techniques of problem solving,
Flowcharting, stepwise refinement, Algorithms for searching, Sorting (exchange and
insertion). Merging of order lists.

Programming in C : Representation of integers, Character, reals. Data types : constants
and variables; Arithmetic Experssion, Assignment statement, Logical expression,
Sequencing, Alteration and iteration; Arrays, String processing; sub programmes, Recursion,
files and Pointers structured programming concepts; Top down design, Development of
efficient programs, Program Correctness; Debugging and testing of Progarms.

BCA- 104 Principles of Management

- Conceptual Framework of Management
- Evolution and Foundation of Management Theories
- Study of Management Processes.
Planning, Organising, Directing, Staffing, Communicating, Controlling, Coordinating
- Types of Organisational Structures & Designs.
- Relevance of Computer Applications in Different Functional Areas of
Management Viz : Financial Management, Materials Managements, Production
Management, Human Resources Management and Marketing Management.

Suggested Readings :

1. Management Principles & Practices : Parag Diwan & L.N. Agarwal
2. Organisational Behaviour : Fred Luthans
3. Principles & Practices of Management : L.M. Prasad.

QUALIFYING PAPER
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (CODE-008)
UNIT-1: THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY NATURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Definition, Scope and Importance, Need for Public Awareness.

UNIT-2: NATURAL RESOURCES

 Renewable and Non-renewable Resources:

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS: -
a) FOREST RESOURCES: use and over-exploitation, deforestation,
case studies. Timber extraction, mining, dams and their
effects on forests and tribal people.
b) WATER RESOURCES: use and over-utilization of surface and
ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, damsbenefits
and problems.
c) MINERAL RESOURCES: use and exploitation, environmental
effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case
studies.
d) FOOD RESOURCES: World food problems, changes caused by
agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture,
fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case
studies.
e) ENERGY RESOURCES: Growing energy needs, renewable and
nonrenewable energy sources, use of alternate energy
sources, case studies
f) LAND RESOURCES: Land as a resource, land degradation, man
induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification.
  Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.
  Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles

UNIT-3: ECOSYSTEMS

  Concept of an ecosystem
  Structure and function of an ecosystem
  Producers, consumers and decomposers
  Energy flow in the ecosystem
  Ecological succession
  Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids
  Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the
following ecosystem: -
a) Forest ecosystem
b) Grassland ecosystem
c) Desert ecosystem
d) Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans,
estuaries)

UNIT-4: BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION

  Introduction – Definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.
  Biogeographical classification of India
  Value of biodiversity: Consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, and
aesthetic and option values.
  Biodiversity at global, National and local levels.
  India as a mega-diversity nation
  Hot-sports of biodiversity.
  Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife
conflicts.
  Endangered and endemic species of India
  Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.

UNIT-5: ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

DEFINITION:

  Causes, effects and control measures of: -
a) Air pollution
b) Water pollution
c) Soil pollution
d) Marine pollution
e) Noise pollution
f) Thermal pollution
g) Nuclear pollution

  Solid waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban
and industrial wastes.
  Role of an individual in prevention of pollution
  Pollution case studies
  Disaster Management: Floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.

UNIT-6: SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

  From Unsustainable to Sustainable development
  Urban problems related to energy.
  Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management
  Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns. Case
Studies
  Environmental Ethics: Issues and possible solutions.
  Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear
accidents and holocaust. Case Studies.
  Wasteland reclamation.
  Consumerism and waste products
  Environment Protection Act.
  Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
  Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
  Wildlife Protection Act
  Forest Conservation Act
  Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation
  Public awareness

UNIT-7: HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

  Population growth, variation among nations.
  Population explosion: Family Welfare Programme.
  Environment and human health
  Human Rights
  Value Education
  Women and Child Welfare
  Role of Information Technology in Environment and human health
  Case Studies

UNIT-8: FIELD WORK

  Visit to a local area to document environmental assets-river / forest /
grassland / hill / mountain.
  Visit to a local polluted site – Urban / Rural / Industrial / Agricultural
  Study of common plants, insects, birds.
  Study of simple ecosystems-pond, river, hill slopes, etc. (Field work Equal to
5 lecture hours).
         
CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY, MEERUT
THREE YEARS BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME
COURSE CONTENT FOR SEMESTER –II

BCA-201 : Mathematics-II

The real number system as a complete ordered field, neighbourhood, open and closed sets,
limit points of sets.
Limits, continuity, sequential Continuity, algebra of Continous functions, Continuity of
composite functions, Contiuity on (a,b) implying boundedness.
Sequnece, convergent sequence, Cauchy Sequence, monotonic sequence, Sub-sequence,
Limit superior and limit inferior of sequences.
Infinite series, convergence of series, series of positive terms, comparision tests, Cauchy’s
nth root test, D’ Almberts ratio test, Raabe’s test.
Alternating series and Maclaurin’s series for sin x, cos x, log (1+x), (1+x)n . Applications of
mean value theorem to monotonic functions and inequalities. Maxima and minima;
Indeterminat forms (applications of Maxima and Minima to simple Problems).
Suggested Readings :
1. Engineering Mathematics : E. Kreyzig
2. Higher Engineering Mathematics : B. S. Grewal
3. Differential Calculus : Shanti Narayan

BCA- 202 : Data Structure & Programming with “C”

SECTION A

C-Language Programming :

(At least two questions are to be attempted out of four questions.)
Data types, I/O functions, Logical Operators, Control structures of C, conditional
Statements, Switch Statement, Arrays, Pointers, Functions, Recursion, Structures & Unions,
Operations on bits, File Handling & C Preprocessor.

SECTION-B

Data Structure :

(At least two questions are to be attempted out of four questions.)
Introduction to Algorithm Design and Data Structure : Design & analysis of algorithm,
Topdown and Bottom-up approaches to algorithm design, Analysis of algorithm, Frequency
count, Complexity measures in terms of time and space.
Arrays; Stacks and Queues : Representation of array (single & multi dimensional arrays),
Address calculation using column & row major ordering, representation of stacks & Queues
using arrays and their operations, circular queues, Applications of arrays, stacks & queues,
conversions from Infix to postfix & prefix and evolution of prefix expressions using stack.
Linked list: Singly linked list (Operations on list), Linked stacks and queues, polynominal
representation and manipulation using linked list. Application : Reading and writing
polynomials, polynominal addition. Circular linked list and doubly linked list, Generalized
list, sparse matrix representation using generalized list structure.
Trees : Logical level of binary search tree, BST transversal methods (Preorder, Postorder
and Inorder), Recursive and non-recursive algorithms for traverse method, Insertion into and
deletion from a BST and their implementation, preorder and Postorder, traversal, Insertion in
Threaded tree, B-tree (Insertion and Deletion algorithms).
Searching and Sortings : Sequential and binary searches, Indexed search, Hashing
schemes, Sorting methods (Insertion, Selection, Bubble, Quick, Merge and Heap Sorts).

Suggested Readings:

1. The C Programming Language (PHI) 1990 : Kerighan and Ritchie
2. Data Structure and Program Design in “ C” (PHI) 1998 : Kruse, Leung and
Tondo
3. How to Program (Prentice Hall) 1996 : Deitel & Deitel –C
4. Fundamentals of Data Structure (Galgotia Publication) 1994 : Ellis Horowitz & Sartaj
Sahni
5. Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis with
Pascal, 2nd Edition, (West Publishing Company) : Thomas L. Naps and G.
J. Pothering
6. Algorithm + Data Structures = Programs (Prentice Hall) 1976 : N. Writh

BCA- 203 DBMS (Data Base Management System)

Unit- 1 Overview of Database Management System

1.1 Elements of Database System
1.2 DBMS and its architecture
1.3 Advantage of DBMS (including Data independence)
1.4 Types of database users.
1.5 Role of Database administrator
Unit –2 Data Models
2.1 Brief overview of Hierarchical and Network Model
2.2 Detailed study of Relational Model (Relations, properties of Relational Model, Key
and
Integrity rules)
2.3 Comparison of Hierarchial, Network and Relational Model
2.4 CODD’s rules for Relational Model
2.5 E-R diagram
Unit –3 Normalisation
3.1 Normalization concepts and update anomalies
3.2 Functional dependencies
3.3 Multivalued and join dependencies.
3.4 Normal Forms : (1 NF, 2 NF, 3NF, BCNF, 4NF, and 5NF)
Unit –4 SQL
4.1 SQL Constructs
4.2 SQL Join : Multiple Table Queries
4.3 Build-in functions
4.4 Views and their use
4.5 Overviews of ORACLE : (Data definition and manipulation)
Unit –5 Database Security, Integrity and Control
5.1 Security and Integrity threats
5.2 Defense mechanism
5.3 Integrity
5.4 Auditing and Control
5.5 Recent trends in DBMS- Distributed and Deductive Datatbase
Suggested Readings:
1. An introduction to Database System : C. J. Data Vol. 1
2. An introduction to Database System : Bipin Desai

BCA- 204 Digital Electronics and Computer Organization

Digital Electronics

(At least one question is to be attempted out of the given two questions)
Logic gates and circuits: Gates (OR, AND, NOR, NAND, XOR & XNOR); Demorgan’s
laws; Boolean laws, Circuit designing techniques (SOP, POS, K-Maps).
Combinational Building Blocks: Multiplexes; Decoders; Encoders; Adder and substracter.
Sequential Building Blocks: Flip-Flops ( RS, D, JK, Master-slave & & T flip-flops);
Registers & Shift registers; Counters : Synchronous and Asynchronous (Designing method).
Memories: ROMs, PROMs, EPROMs, RAMs, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk and CD-ROM.

Computer Organization:

(At least two questions are to be attempted out of the given five questions)
Central Processing Unit: Introduction, Register Organization; Stack Organization,
Instruction format and addressing modes.
Control Unit : Control memory; Horizontal and vertical formats; Address sequencer;
Multiprogramming Vs Hardwired control; RISC Vs CISC.
Arithmetic Algorithms: Integer multiplication using shift and add, Booth’s algorithm,
Integer division, Floating-point representations and arithmetic algorithms.
I/O Organization: Strobe based and handshake base communication; Vector and priority
interrupt; DMA based data transfer.
Memory Organization: Basic cell of static and dynamic RAM; Building large memories
using chips; Associative memory; Cache memory organization and Virtual memory
organizationh.

Suggested Readings:

1. Digital Logic and Computer design (PHI).1998 : M.M. Mano
2. Computer Architecture (PHI). 1998. : M.M. Mano
3. Digital Electronics (TMH). 1998. : Malvino and Leach
4. Computer Organization and Architecture : William Stallings
(PHI). 1998.
5. Digital fundamentals (Universal Book Stall) 1998 : Floyd, L. Thomas
6. Computer Organization (Mc Graw-Hill, Signapore). : Hamcher, Vranesic and Zaky

BCA-205 : Practical Software Lab based on BCA-202 & BCA-203

CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY, MEERUT
THREE YEARS BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME
COURSE CONTENT FOR SEMESTER – III

BCA- 301 Computer Oriented Statistical & Optimization Methods
Unit –1 Collection of Data, Sampling & sampling designs, Classification and tabulation of
Data, Graphical representation of Data, Measure of Central values, measure of dispersal,
Skew, moments and kurtosis correlation and regression
Unit –2 Probability & Probability and distributions (Normal, Poisson’s Binomial)
Unit –3 Linear Programming , Graphical Methods, Simplex methods ( Simple Applications)
Transportation problems, Assignments problems, Game theory

Suggested Readings:

1. Probability and Statistical Inference : Hogg
2. Introduction of Theory of Statistics : Alexander M. Mood, Franklin
3. Linear Programming : G. Hadley
4. Mathematical Planning Techniques : N. S. Kambo
5. Operations Research : Handy A. Taha

BCA- 302 Operation Systems

Operating Systems and Resource Manager, Operating system classifications, simple
monitor, multiprogramming, timesharing, real time systems, multiprocessor systems,
operating systems services.
File System : File supports, access methods, allocation methods-contiguous linked and
index allocation; directory systems single level, tree-structure, a cyclic graph and general
graph directory, file protection.
CPU Scheduling: Basic scheduling concepts, Process overviews, process states,
multiprogramming, Schedulers, and Scheduling algorithms, multiple- processor scheduling.
Memory Management: Bare machine approach , resident monitor, Partition, Paging and
segmentation, virtual memory, demand paging.
Deadlocks : Deadlock Characterizations, deadlock prevention, avoidance detection and
recovery.

Resource Protections : Mechanisms, Policies & domain of protection, Access matrix and
its implementation, dynamic protection structures.
Case Study of Windows-NT: Design Principle; System components, Environment
subsystem; File System, Programmer Interface.

Suggested Readings:

1. Operating system Concepts
(Addison- Wesley Publishing Company) : Peterson & Silberschatz
2. Operating Systems (Mc-Graw Hill Book comp.) : Madnick & Donovan
3. Modern Operating Systems(PHI) 1998 : Tanenbaum, A. S.
4. Operating Systems_A Design Approch
(TMH) 1997 : Growley, Charles

BCA- 303 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language

Basic computer organisation and design. Instructions and instruction codes. Timing and
control/ instruction cycle. Register/ types of register/ general purpose & special purpose
registers/ index registers. Register transfer and micro operations/ register transfer
instructions. Memory and memory function. Bus/ Data transfer instructions. Arithmetic logic
micro-operations/ shift micro-operations. Input/ Output and interrupts. Memory reference
instructions. Memory interfacing memory/ catch memory & catch controllers.
Central Processing Unit : General Register Organization/ stacks organizations,
instruction formats, addressing modes, Data transfer and manipulation. Program control.
Reduced computer, pipeline/RISC pipeline vector processing/array processing.
Computer Arithmetic : Addition, subtraction and multiplication algorithms, division
algorithms. Floating point arithmetic operations, decimal arithmetic operations, decimal
arithmetic operations.

Input- Output Organization: Peripheral devices. Input/Output interface, ALU
Asynchronous Data transfer, mode of transfer, priority interrupts, Direct memory Address
(DMA). Input/ Output processor (IOP), serial communication.
Evaluation of Microprocessor: Overview of intel 8085 to intel propentium processors.
Basic microprocessor, architecture and interface, internal architecture, external architecture,
memory and input/ output interface.

Assembly language, Assembler, Assembly level instructions, macro, use of macros in I/O
instructions, program loops, programming arithmetic and logic subroutines, Input-Output
programming.

Suggest Readings:

1. Introduction to Microprocessors,
Prentice Hall of India :Leventhal, L.A
2. Introduction to Microprocessors,
Tata McGraw Hill : Mathur, A.P.
3. Prospective in Computer Architecture
Prentice Hall of India : Rao, P.V.S.

BCA- 304 Production and Operations Management

1. Introduction to operations systems.
2. Historical Evolution of Operations Management
3. New Product Development
4. Product Design & Service Design
5. Technology Development Process and Technology Selection.
6. Capacity Planning
7. Process Selection, Product- process Strategy.
8. Facilities Location.
9. Layout Design
10. Production Planning and Control
11. Aggregate Planning
12. Introduction to Materials Management, Material Requirement Planning systems.
13. Application of JIT
14. Statistical Quality Control (SQC), Quality Assurance, Acceptance Sampling & Total
Quality Management (TQM)
15. Case Studies on Various topics.

Suggested Readings:

1. Modern Production/Operations Management : Buffa & Sarin
2. Production & Operations Management : Ada & Ebert
3. Production & Operations Management : Chase & Aquilano
4. Principles of Operations Management : Render & Heizer

BCA- 305 Practical Software Lab based on BCA- 302 & BCA- 303

CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY, MEERUT
THREE YEARS BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME
COURSE CONTENT FOR SEMESTER – IV
BCA-401 : Computer Oriented Financial Management
1. Introduction to Accounting
- Meaning of accounting.
- Advantage of accounting.
- Uses of Financial Statements.
- Double entry system of Financial Accounting.
- Generally accepted accounting Principles.
- Concepts underlying profit & loss accounts, balance sheet.
2. Accounting Mechanics
- Cash Book
- Special Journals
- Rules of Debit and Credit
- General Ledger
- Bank Reconciliation Statement
3. Preparation of Financial Statement
- Preparation of Trial Balance
- Reconciliation of Trial Balance
- Preparation of Financial Statements (Including Adjustments)
4. Familiarity with and use of Standard Accounting Package (Ex-Tally)
5. Capital Budgeting : Basic Principles and Techniques.
6. Working capital Management : An over all view.
7. Capital Structure: Planning & Analysis
- Ratio Analysis
- Fund flow statement.
- Cash flow statement
Suggested Readings:
1. Book Keeping : T.S. Grewal
2. Financial Management : Prasanna Chandra
3. Ex-Tally Accounting package : ---

BCA-402 : Computer Communication Networks

Introduction: Uses of networks) goals and applications). OSI reference model. Example
Network-Novell Netware, ARPNET, NSFNET, The Internet.
The Physical Layer : Transmission media : Twisted pair, Baseband and Broadband coaxial
cable, Fiber optics; Wireless Transmission : Radio transmission, Microwave transmission,
Infrared and light wave transmission; ISDN services; Virtual Circuits verses circuit
Switching. Transmission in ATM Networks, Paging Systems, Cordless Telephones, Cellular
telephones; Communication Satellite.
The Data Link Layer : Framing, Error control, Flow control; Error detection and
Correction; Protocols : Simplex stop and wait protocols, One bit sliding window, Using Go-
Back n, Example: The Data Link Layer in the Internet.
The Medium Access Sub Layer : Framing Static and Dynamic Channel Allocation in
LANS and MANs; IEEE standard 802.3 and Ethernet; IEEE standard 802.4 and Token Bus,
IEEE 802.4 and token Ring; Bridges; Bridges from 802 x to 802 y, Transparent Bridges,
Source Routing Bridges.
The Network Layer : Network layer design issues, shortest path routing. Flooding, Flow
based routine, Bradcast routine, Congestion control and prevention policies; Internet
working; connectionless Internet working, Tunneling Internet work Routing,
Fragementation, Firewalls, IP address, Internet control protocols.
The Transportation Layer : The transport service; Transport protocols : Addressing,
Establishing and releasing a connection; The internet transport protocols : TCP.
The Application Layer : Network Security, Electronic mail.

Suggested Readings:
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1. Computer Networks, (PHI) 1980 : Tanenbaum, A.S.
2. Data and Computer Communication, : Stallings, W.
Prentice Hall of India, 1995
3. Computer Communication Networks and : Aggarwal R.B.
ISDN Systems, Khanna publishers
New Delhi, 1995

BCA-403 : Computer Graphics

Development of computer graphics, basic graphics system and standards. Raster scan and
Random scan graphics, continual refresh and storages displays, display processors and
character generators. Colour display techniques, frame buffer and Bitbit operations concepts
in raster graphics.
Points/lines and curves/scan conversion/line drawing algorithms/circle and ellipse
generation/polygon filling/conic-section generation, anitiliasing.
Two-dimensional viewing, basic transformations, coordinate systems, windowing and
clipping, segments, interactive picture construction techniques, interactive input/output
devices.
Three-dimensional concepts, 3-D representation and transformations, 3-D viewing,
algorithms for 3-D volumes, Spline curves and surfaces, Fractals, Quadtree and Octree data
structures.
Hidden lines and surfaces, Randering and Animation.

Suggested Readings :

1. Principles of Interactive Computer : Newman, W.M. and Spraull,
Graphics 1981. R.F.

BCA-404 : Object Oriented Programming and C++

Object-Oriented Analysis and Data Modeling : Object Oriented Concepts, Object oriented
Analysis Modeling, Data Modeling.
Object-Oriented Design : Origins of object-Oriented Design, Object Oriented design concepts,
Object Oriented Design methods, class and object definition, Refining Operations, Program
Components and Interfaces, Annotation for object-oriented Design, Implementation of Detail Design,
An alternative object-oriented Design Strategy Integrating OOD with SA/SD.
Introduction to OOP and C++ : Advantages of OOP, Need of object Oriented design conepts,
Object Oriented Design methods, class and object definition, Refining Operations, Program
Components and Interfaces, Annotation for object-oriented Design, Implementation of Detail Design,
An alternative object-oriented Design Strategy, Integrating OOD with SA/SD.
Introduction to OOP and C++ : Advantages of OOP, Need of object-oriented programming,
characteristics of object-oriented languages, C++ and C.
C++ Programming Basics : Basic program construction, input/output using cin/count; Preprocessor
Directives; Comments, integer, character, float data types manipulators Arithmetics operators;
Library functions.

Loops and Decisions : Relational operators, Loops, Decisions, Logical Operators, Precedence,
Control statements.

Structure and Functions : Structure, Enumerated Data Types, simple functions, Passing arguments
to and returning values from functions, Reference Arguments. Overloaded functions, Inline
functions, Default Arguments, Variable and Storage classes, Returning by reference.
Objects and classes : Specifying & using class & object, Constructors, objects as function
arguments.

Arrays and Operator Overloading : Array Fundamentals, Arrays as class member data, Arrays of
objects, strings, overloading Unray & Binary operators, Data conversion, Pitfalls of overloading &
Conversion.

Inheritance : Derived class and their constructs, overriding member functions, class hierarchies,
Public & Private Inheritance, Inheritance levels.
Pointers : Pointers with Arrays, functions, strings, pointer to objects, new-delete, Linked-Lists
Virtual Functions, files and Streams : Virtual, friend and static function; the this pointer ; streams;
string, character, object I/O; I/O with Multiple objects; File pointers; Disk I/O with member function;
Error Handling; Redirection; ;command-line Arguments.

Suggested Readings:

1. The Waite’s Group Object Oriented : Lafore, Rober S.
Programming using C++
(Galgotia Publications) 1994
2. Software Engineering, A Practitioner’s : Pressman, Rogers S.
Approach, (McGraw Hill book Co.)
International Edition 1992.
3. Object Oriented Programming in C++ : Barkakati, Nabajoti
(Prentice Hall of India) 1996

BCA-405 : Practical Software Lab based on BCA-401, BCA-402, BCA-403
& BCA-404

CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY, MEERUT
THREE YEARS BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME
COURSE CONTENT FOR SEMESTER – V

BCA-501 : Software Engineering

Software Engineering : Definition and paradigms, A generic view of software engineering.
Requirements Analysis : Statement of system scope, isolation of top level processes and
entitles and their allocation to physical elements, refinement and review.
Analyzing a prolem, creating a software specification document, review for correctness,
consistency, and completeness.

Designing Software Solutions : Refining the software Specificatin; Application of
fundamental design concept for data, architectureal and procedural designs using software
blue print methodology and object orineted design paradigm; creating design document :
Review of conformance to software requirements and quality.
Software Implementation: Relationship between design and implementation:
Implementation issues and programming support environment; Coding the procedural
design, Good coding style and review of correctness and readability.
Software Maintenance: Maintenance as part of software evaluation, reasons for
maintenance, types of maintenance (Perceptive, adoptive, corrective), designing for
maintainability, techniques for maintenance.
Comprehensive examples using available software platforms/case tools, Configuration
Management.

BCA-502 : Programming in Visual Basic

Visual Basic overview and environment. Overview of main screen/Tiltbar/tool bar/tool box.
Using menus/customizing a form/building the user interface/cradling controls/command
buttons/Text boxes/labels/image controls.
Program Elements: Statements in Visual basic/writing codes/dialog box, variables/ types of
variables/strings/numbers. Writing procedures. Visual basic program structure. Project,
Forms/modules and frames. Projects with multiple. Forms, Displaying in formation on
Forms/picture boxes/Textboxes/Printer objects controlling program flow/built-in
functions/user defined functions and procudres. Array, grids and records/sorting and
searching of records. Objects/object oriented programming/creating objects/building classes.
Simple programmes in visual basic.

Suggested Reading:

1. Visual Basic for windows 95 : Gary Cornell
Tata Mcgraw-Hill.

BCA-503 : Information Systems : Analysis, Design and Implementation

Overview of System Analysis and Design : Systems Development Life Cycle; concept and
Models: requirements determination, logical design, physical design, test planning,
implementation, planning and performance evaluation, communication, interviewing,
presentation skills; group dynamcis; risk and feasiblity analysis; group based approaches,
JAD, structures walkthroughs, and design and code reviews; prototyping; database design
software quality metrics; application categories software package evaluation and acquisition.
Information Requirement Analysis : Process Modeling with physical logical data flow
diagrams, data modeling with logical entity relationship diagrams.
Developing a Proposal : Feasiblity study and cost estimation.
System Design : Design of input and control, design of output and control, file
design/database design, process, user interface design, prototyping; softwre constructors;
documentation.

Application Development Methodologies and CASE tools : Information engineering,
structured system analysis and design, and object oriented methodologies for application
development data modeling, process modeling, user interface design, and prototyping, use of
computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools in the analysis, design and
implementation of information systems.
Design and Implementation on OO Platform : Object oriented analysis and design
through object modeling technique, object modeling, dynamic modeling and functional,
object oriented design and object oriented programming systems for implementation, object
oriented data bases.
Managerial issues in Software Projects : Introduction to software markets; planning of
software projects, size and cost estimaties; project scheduling; measurement of software
quality and productivity, ISO and capability maturity models for organizational growth.

Suggested Readings :

1. Introduction of System Analysis and : I.T. Haryszkiewycz
Design (PHI) 1998.
2. Analysis and Design of Information Systems (PHI) : V. Rajaraman
1991
3. Analysis and Design of Information Systems : J.A. Senn
(Tata Mc Graw Hill Book Company) 1986.
4. System Analysis and Design Methods : J.K. Whiten. L.D. Bentley,
(Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd.) 1994 V.M. Beslow

BCA-504 : Technical Documentation, Presentation & Communication Skills

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION PRESENTATION

- Accuracy & Conciseness in Technical English
- Structure Format etc. for Technical Reports & Thesis
- Comparing & contracting other aspects of short reports & long dissertations.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Communication Process : Concept & importance
- System of Communication : Format & internal, Barrier to effective communication.
- Principles of business communication : Planning & conduct, conversations,
interview & Discussion. The prepration of oral statements, effective listaning,
telephonic communication.
- Written Communication: guides to effective writing for business correspondence
including letters and job application. Memorandum, Office orders, Reports.
- Non-Verbal Communication : Importance and Type-cluster and congruency
Kinetics Vocal Cues.
- Modern Forms of Communication : Telex, Fax, Telegram Teleconferencing & Email.
- Practical in Business Communication : Report writing, Public Speaking, Seminars,
Presentation, Interview, Group Discussion, Effective Listerning.

BCA – 505 : Practical Software Lab based on BCA-502 & BCA-503

CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY, MEERUT
THREE YEARS BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME
COURSE CONTENT FOR SEMESTER – VI

BCA-601: CLIENT SERVER TECHNOLOGY

Client-Server Technology and its uses, historical development, client-server technology and
heterogeneous computing, Distributed Computer, Computing plate forms, Microprocessor
integration and client server computing, implementations and scalability. Fundamentals of
client server design, division of labour, Transition to client-server programming; Interaction
of client and server communication Techniques and protocols, implementing client server
applications, multitasking with process and threads.

Scheduling implementations, schedular internals, preemplive Vs non-preemplive systems;
synchronization-understanding and using remaphores, semaphore implementation in Novell
Netware, windows NT and UNIX, Memory-management, Allocation, sharing and
manipulating,

Client server computing with ORACLE-Overview of DBMS, client server relationships,
ORACLE and client server computing, using SQL with SQL, *DBS, the ORACLE tools and
design aids, SQL windows & Power Builder.

Suggested Readings:

1. Novell’s Guide to client-server Applications : Jaffrey D. Schank
and Architecture (BPB Public. 1994)
2. Client/server Computing with ORACLE : Salemi
(BPB publications 1994)
3. Client/server computing : Smith and Guengerich
(PHI) 1998)
4. Client/server Computing : Dewire
(Mc Graw-Hill, International)
5. Client/Server Architecture : Bessen
(Mc Graw-Hill, International)
6. Building Client Server Networks : Bay Arinze
(TMH, 1997)
7. Power Builder: a guide for Developing : Banbara & Allen
Client/Server Applications (Mc Graw-Hill
International, 1998)
8. Client/Server System Design and : Vaughn
Implementation (Mc Graw-Hill International
1997)
9. Mastering ORACLE-7 Client/Server : Bobrowski
Computing (TMH 1998)

BCA-602: MULTIMEDIA AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Introduction and Hardware: Definition of Multimedia, CD-ROMs and Multimedia
applications, Multimedia requirements-Hardware, Software, Creativity and organization,
Multimedia skills and training Macintosh verses PC, the Macintosh platform,, PC platform,
Connections, Memory and storage devices, input devices, output hardware, Communication
devices.

Multimedia Software: Basic tools, painting and drawing tools, OCR software, Sound
editing programs, Animation devices and digital movies and other accessories, Linking
multimedia objects, office suites, word processor, spreadsheets presentation tools, Types of
Authoring tools card and page based, icon based and time based authoring tools, object
oriented tools.

Production Building Blocks: Test-using test in Multimedia, Computers and Text,
Font editing and Design tools, Hyper media and Hyper text, Sounds-multimedia system
sounds MIDI verses Digital Audio, Audio file formats, Working with sound in Windows,
Notation interchange file format (NIFF), Adding sound.
Production Tips: Image-creation, making still images, images colors, Image, File
format, Animation-principles of animation, making workable animations Video, using video,
Broadcast video, Standard, Integrating Computer and TVs, shooting and editing Video,
using Recording formats, Video tips, Video Compression.
Multimedia Project Development and Case Studies: Project planning, Estimating,
RPFs and Bid proposals, Designing, Producing acquiring and using contents, Using Telnet,
Testing, Preparing for delivery, CD-ROM Technology and Standards.
Designing for the Word Wide, working on the Web, Text for the Web, Images for the Web,
Sound for the Web, Animation for the Web.

Suggested Readings:

1. Multimedia Making It Work (TMH) 1997 : Tay Vaughan
2. Multimedia Power Tooks, 2 Edition : Peter Jerram and M.
(Random House Electronic Publishing) Gosney

BCA-603: Project Work-II

BCA-604: Practical Software Lab based on BCA-601 & BCA-602