Kanpur University BCA Syllabus Bachelor of Computer Application

UNIT-I
Introduction to Computers

Introduction, Characteristics of Computers, Block diagram of computer.
Types of computers and features, Mini Computers, Micro Computers, Mainframe
Computers, Super Computers.
Types of Programming Languages (Machine Languages, Assembly Languages,
High Level Languages).
Data Organization, Drives, Files, Directories.
Types of Memory (Primary And Secondary) RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM.
Secondary Storage Devices (FD, CD, HD, Pen drive)
I/O Devices (Scanners, Plotters, LCD, Plasma Display)
Number Systems
Introduction to Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal system
Conversion, Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication

UNIT-II
Algorithm and Flowcharts
Algorithm: Definition, Characteristics, Advantages and disadvantages, Examples
Flowchart: Definition, Define symbols of flowchart, Advantages and disadvantages,
Examples

UNIT-III
Operating System and Services in O.S.

Dos – History, Files and Directories, Internal and External Commands, Batch Files, Types of O.S.

UNIT-IV
Windows Operating Environment
Features of MS – Windows, Control Panel, Taskbar, Desktop, Windows Application, Icons,
Windows Accessories, Notepad, Paintbrush.

UNIT-V
Editors and Word Processors

Basic Concepts, Examples: MS-Word, Introduction to desktop publishing.

UNIT-VI
Spreadsheets and Database packages

Purpose, usage, command, MS-Excel, Creation of files in MS-Access, Switching between
application, MS-PowerPoint.

Referential Books :

1. Fundamental of Computers – By V.Rajaraman B.P.B. Publications
2. Fundamental of Computers – By P.K. Sinha
3. Computer Today- By Suresh Basandra
4. Unix Concepts and Application – By Sumitabha Das
5. MS-Office 2000(For Windows) – By Steve Sagman
6. Computer Networks – By Tennenbum Tata MacGrow Hill Publication

UNIT-I
Introduction to ‘C’ Language
History, Structures of ‘C’ Programming, Function as building blocks.
Language Fundamentals
Character set, C Tokens, Keywords, Identifiers, Variables, Constants, Data Types, Comments.
UNIT-II
Operators
Types of operators, Precedence and Associativity, Expression, Statement and types of statements
Built-in Operators and function
Console based I/O and related built in I/O function: printf(), scanf(), getch(), getchar(), putchar();
Concept of header files, Preprocessor directives: #include, #define.
UNIT-III
Control structures
Decision-making structures: If, If-else, Nested If-else, Switch; Loop Control structures: While, dowhile, for, Nested for loop; Other statements: break, continue, goto, exit.
UNIT-IV
Introduction to problem-solving
Concept: problem-solving, Problem solving techniques (Trial & Error, Brain Storming, Divide &
Conquer)
Steps in problem-solving (Define Problem, Analyze Problem, Explore Solution)
Algorithms and Flowcharts (Definitions, Symbols), Characteristics of an algorithm
Conditionals in pseudo-code, Loops in pseudo-code
Time complexity: Big-Oh notation, efficiency
Simple Examples: Algorithms and flowcharts (Real-Life Examples)
UNIT-V
Simple Arithmetic Problems
Addition / Multiplication of integers, Determining if a number is +ve / -ve / even / odd, Maximum of 2
numbers, 3 numbers, Sum of first n numbers, given n numbers, Integer division, Digit reversing, Table
generation for n, ab
, Factorial, sine series, cosine series, n
Cr, Pascal Triangle, Prime number, Factors of a
number, Other problems such as Perfect numbers, GCD numbers, etc (Write algorithms and draw
flowchart), Swapping
UNIT-VI
Functions
Basic types of function, Declaration, and definition, Function call, Types of function, Parameter passing,
Call by value, Call by reference, Scope of variable, Storage classes, Recursion.

Referential Books :

1. Let us C-Yashwant Kanetkar.
2. Programming in C-Balguruswamy
3. The C programming Lang., Pearson Ecl – Dennis Ritchie
4. Structured programming approach using C- Forouzah & Ceilber Thomson learning publication.
5. Pointers in C – Yashwant Kanetkar
6. How to solve it by Computer – R.G. Dromy
7. Peter Norton’s Introduction to Computers – Tata MGHill

UNIT-I
Nature of Management:
Meaning, Definition, it’s natural purpose, importance & Functions, Management as Art, Science &
Profession- Management as social System Concepts of management-Administration-Organization,
Management Skills, Levels of Management.
UNIT-II
Evolution of Management Thought:
Contribution of F.W.Taylor, Henri Fayol, Elton Mayo, Chester Barhard & Peter Drucker to the
management thought. Business Ethics & Social Responsibility: Concept, Shift to Ethics, Tools of
Ethics.
UNIT-III
Functions of Management: Part-I
Planning – Meaning- Need & Importance, types, Process of Planning, Barriers to Effective
Planning, levels – advantages & limitations.
Forecasting- Need & Techniques
Decision making-Types – Process of rational decision making & techniques of decision making
Organizing – Elements of organizing & processes:
Types of organizations, Delegation of authority – Need, difficulties
Delegation – Decentralization
Staffing – Meaning & Importance
Direction – Nature – Principles
Communication – Types & Importance
UNIT-IV
Functions of Management: Part-II
Motivation – Importance – theories
Leadership – Meaning –styles, qualities & function of a leader
Controlling – Need, Nature, Importance, Process & Techniques, Total Quality Management
Coordination – Need – Importance
UNIT – V
Management of Change: Models for Change, Force for Change, Need for Change, Alternative
Change Techniques, New Trends in Organization Change, Stress Management.
UNIT-VI
Strategic Management
Definition, Classes of Decisions, Levels of Decision, Strategy, Role of different Strategist,
Relevance of Strategic Management and its Benefits, Strategic Management in India

Referential Books :

1. Essential of Management – Horold Koontz and Iteinz Weibrich- McGrawhills International
2. Management Theory & Practice – J.N.Chandan
3. Essential of Business Administration – K.Aswathapa, Himalaya Publishing House
4. Principles & practice of management – Dr. L.M.Parasad, Sultan Chand & Sons – New Delhi
5. Business Organization & Management – Dr. Y.K.Bhushan
6. Management: Concept and Strategies By J.S. Chandan, Vikas Publishing
7. Principles of Management, By Tripathi, Reddy Tata McGraw Hill
8. Business organization and Management by Talloo by Tata McGraw Hill
9. Business Environment and Policy – A book on Strategic Management/ Corporate Planning
   By Francis Cherunilam Himalaya Publishing House 2001 Edition

UNIT-I
Means of Communication:
Meaning and Definition – Process – Functions – Objectives – Importance – Essentials of good
communication – Communication barriers, 7C’s of Communication
UNIT-II
Types of Communication:
Oral Communication:
Meaning, nature and scope – Principle of effective oral communication – Techniques of effective
speech – Media of oral communication (Face-to-face conversation – Teleconferences – Press
Conference – Demonstration – Radio Recording – Dictaphone – Meetings – Rumour – Demonstration
and Dramatisation – Public address system – Grapevine – Group Discussion – Oral report – Closed
circuit TV). The art of listening – Principles of good listening.
UNIT-III
Written Communication
Purpose of writing, Clarity in Writing, Principle of Effective writing, Writing Techniques, Electronic
Writing Process.
UNIT-IV
Business Letters & Reports:
Need and functions of business letters – Planning & layout of business letter – Kinds of business
letters – Essentials of effective correspondence, Purpose, Kind and Objective of Reports, Writing
Reports.
UNIT-V
Drafting of business letters:
Inquiries and replies – Placing and fulfilling orders – Complaints and follow-up Sales letters –
Circular letters Application for employment and resume
UNIT-VI
Information Technology for Communication:
Word Processor – Telex – Facsimile(Fax) – E-mail – Voice mail –Internet – Multimedia –
Teleconferencing – Mobile Phone Conversation – Video Conferencing –SMS – Telephone Answering
Machine – Advantages and limitations of these types.
Topics Prescribed for workshop/skill lab
Group Discussion, Mock Interview, Decision Making in a Group

Referential Books :

1. Business Communication – K.K.Sinha – Galgotia Publishing Company, New Delhi.
2. Media and Communication Management – C.S. Rayudu – Hikalaya Publishing House, Bombay.
3. Essentials of Business Communication – Rajendra Pal and J.S. Korlhalli- Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi.
4. Business Communication (Principles, Methods and Techniques) Nirmal Singh – Deep &Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
5. Business Communication – Dr.S.V.Kadvekar, Prin.Dr.C.N.Rawal and Prof.Ravindra Kothavade- Diamond Publications, Pune.
6. Business Correspondence and Report Writing – R.C. Sharma, Krishna Mohan – Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.
7. Communicate to Win – Richard Denny – Kogan Page India Privat Limited, New Delhi.
8. Modern Business Correspondence – L.Gartside – The English Language Book Society and Macdonald and Evans Ltd.
9. Business Communication – M.Balasubrahmanyan –Vani Education Books.
10. Creating a Successful CV –Siman Howard – Dorling Kidersley

UNIT-I
DETERMINANTS:
Definition, Minors, Cofactors, Properties of Determinants MATRICES: Definition, Types
of Matrices, Addition, Subtraction, Scalar Multiplication and Multiplication of Matrices,
Adjoint, Inverse, Cramers Rule, Rank of Matrix Dependence of Vectors, Eigen Vectors of a
Matrix, Caley-Hamilton Theorem (without proof).
UNIT-II
LIMITS & CONTINUITY:
Limit at a Point, Properties of Limit, Computation of Limits of Various Types of Functions,
Continuity at a Point, Continuity Over an Interval, Intermediate Value Theorem, Type of
Discontinuities
UNIT-III
DIFFERENTIATION:
Derivative, Derivatives of Sum, Differences, Product & Quotients, Chain Rule, Derivatives
of Composite Functions, Logarithmic Differentiation, Rolle’s Theorem, Mean Value
Theorem, Expansion of Functions (Maclaurin’s & Taylor’s), Indeterminate Forms, L’
Hospitals Rule, Maxima & Minima, Curve Tracing, Successive Differentiation & Liebnitz
Theorem.
UNIT-IV
INTEGRATION:
Integral as limit of sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus( without proof.), Indefinite
Integrals, Methods of Integration Substitution, By Parts, Partial Fractions, Reduction
Formulae for Trigonometric Functions, Gamma and Beta Functions(definition).
UNIT-V
VECTOR ALGEBRA:
Definition of a vector in 2 and 3 Dimensions; Double and Triple Scalar and Vector Product
and physical interpretation of area and volume.

Referential Books :

1. B.S. Grewal, “Elementary Engineering Mathematics”, 34th Ed., 1998.
2. Shanti Narayan, “Integral Calculus”, S. Chand & Company, 1999
3. H.K. Dass, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, S. Chand & Company, 9th
   Revised Edition, 2001.
4. Shanti Narayan, “Differential Calculus”, S.Chand & Company, 1998.