DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (DCA) ( M-KCTC-O1 )

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATION (DCA) SYLLABUS

Introduction to Computers:

• Basics of computer systems
• History and evolution of computers
• Types of computers and their characteristics

Computer Architecture and Organization:

• CPU, Memory, Input and Output devices
• Storage devices
• Data representation and binary arithmetic

Operating Systems:

• Introduction to operating systems
• File systems and management
• Process management and multitasking

Programming Fundamentals:

• Introduction to programming
• Basics of algorithm and flowcharts
• Programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java)

Data Structures:

• Arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues
• Trees and graphs
• Sorting and searching algorithms

Database Management Systems (DBMS):

• Introduction to databases
• Relational databases and SQL
• Database design and normalization

Computer Networks:

• Basics of computer networks
• Internet and networking protocols
• Network security and basics of cryptography

Web Technologies:

• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Web development basics
• Introduction to web servers and browsers

Software Engineering:

• Software development life cycle
• Software testing and quality assurance
• Project management basics

Multimedia and Graphics:

• Basics of multimedia
• Image and video editing tools
• Introduction to graphic design

Application Software:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Other productivity software

Ethical Hacking and Cyber security:

• Introduction to cyber security
• Basics of ethical hacking and cyber threats
• Cyber security best practices

Mobile Computing:

• Basics of mobile computing
• Mobile operating systems
• Mobile app development basics

Soft Skills and Communication:

• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Project Work:

• Implementation of a small project to apply the learned concepts and skills

12th PASS