PG DCA Syllabus

 PG-DCA Syllabus - 2025

Semester 1:

1. Computer Fundamentals & Organization

   • Basic Concepts of Computers
   • Hardware and Software
   • Computer System Organization
   • Memory, CPU, and I/O devices
   • Operating Systems Basics
   • Introduction to Computer Architecture

2. Programming in C

   • Introduction to C Programming
   • Data Types and Operators
   • Control Statements
   • Functions and Arrays
   • Pointers and Memory Management
   • File Handling in C
   • Introduction to Data Structures (Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues)

3. Operating Systems

   • Introduction to Operating Systems
   • Types of Operating Systems
   • Processes and Threads
   • Memory Management
   • File Systems
   • Input/Output Management
   • System Security and Protection

4. Database Management Systems (DBMS)

   • Introduction to DBMS
   • Database Models (Relational, Hierarchical, Network)
   • SQL: Queries, Constraints, Joins, and Sub-queries
   • Normalization and Data Integrity
   • Transaction Management and Concurrency Control
   • Backup and Recovery in DBMS

5. Communication and Network Technologies

   • Basic Concepts of Networking
   • OSI Model and TCP/IP Protocol
   • Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, MAN
   • Network Devices: Switches, Routers, Hubs
   • Network Security and Encryption
   • Introduction to Internet Technologies

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Semester 2:

1. Advanced Programming in C++

   • Object-Oriented Programming Concepts (OOP)
   • Classes and Objects
   • Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Encapsulation
   • File Handling
   • Templates and Exception Handling

2. Web Programming

   • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Basics
   • Introduction to Web Servers and Clients
   • Web Technologies: PHP, ASP.NET
   • Frontend and Backend Web Development
   • Web Security

3. Software Engineering

   • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
   • Requirement Analysis
   • Design and Development Models
   • Testing and Maintenance
   • Project Management and Tools

4. Computer Networks and Security

   • Network Security Models and Protocols
   • Firewalls and VPNs
   • Cryptography
   • Security Threats and Attacks
   • Internet Security

5. Project Work/Internship

   • Hands-on Project on Software Development/IT Solutions
   • Industry-oriented practical experience
   • Presentation of the project

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Additional Topics (May vary by institution)

• Business Communication and Professional Ethics
• Digital Marketing
• Mobile Application Development
• Cloud Computing
• E-commerce

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Assessment:

The assessment is usually based on:

• Internal Assessments: Periodic assignments, quizzes, lab work, etc.
• End-semester Exams: Written exams covering theory and practical components.
• Project Work: Practical project-based evaluation.