Basic Computer Syllabus

1. Introduction to Computers

• What is a computer?
• Characteristics of a computer
• Uses of computers in daily life
• Advantages and limitations of computers

2. Computer Hardware

• Parts of a computer system
• Input devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.)
• Output devices (monitor, printer, speakers)
• CPU (ALU, Control Unit)
• Memory (RAM, ROM)
• Storage devices (hard disk, pen drive, CD/DVD)

3. Computer Software

• System software
• Application software
• Utility software
• Operating systems (Windows/Linux basics)

4. Operating System Basics

• What is an operating system?
• Functions of an operating system
• Desktop, icons, taskbar
• Files and folders (create, rename, delete)

5. Basics of MS Windows

• Starting and shutting down the computer
• Using mouse and keyboard
• Control Panel (basic idea)
• File Explorer

6. MS Office (Basic Level)

• MS Word
• Creating and saving documents
• Formatting text
• Inserting images and tables
• MS Excel
• Rows, columns, cells
• Basic formulas (SUM, AVERAGE)
• Creating simple charts
• MS PowerPoint
• Creating slides
• Adding text, images, animations

7. Introduction to Internet

• What is the Internet?
• Uses of the Internet
• Web browsers
• Search engines
• Email basics

8. Computer सुरक्षा (Cyber Safety)

• Safe use of the Internet
• Password protection
• Computer viruses and antivirus
• Digital etiquette

9. Basics of Programming (Optional/Introductory)

• What is programming?
• Introduction to algorithms and flowcharts
• Basics of Scratch / Python (very basic concepts)

10. Practical Work

• Typing practice
• Creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Basic file handling
• Internet browsing practice