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KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 2 · Common to Group A & B

Foundations of Computing: From Hardware Essentials to Web Design (GXEST203) Syllabus

Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Foundations of Computing: From Hardware Essentials to Web Design, Semester 2, Common to Group A & B (Computer Science and Engineering).

This page compiles APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University's officially published 2024 Scheme syllabus for Computer Science and Engineering, Semester 2, sourced directly from KTU's official website (ktu.edu.in). Learnizo is an independent online tuition platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to APJKTU. The university may revise syllabus content after this page was last updated — always cross-check with the official KTU source for the current, authoritative version.

Course Code

GXEST203

Credits

3

Teaching Hours

3:0:0:0 (L:T:P:R)

CIE Marks

40

ESE Marks

60

Exam Duration

2 Hrs 30 Min

Prerequisites

None

Semester

Semester 2

Course Objective

To introduce students to the fundamental building blocks of an IT infrastructure including computing systems, peripherals, operating systems and networking; to make learners capable of developing and deploying simple and dynamic websites.

Module-wise Syllabus

Module 1

9 contact hours

Computer Hardware: CPU, memory (memory hierarchy — registers, cache, RAM, virtual memory), motherboard, computer peripherals (I/O devices), storage devices (HDDs, SSDs, optical drives), I/O communication and device management, interface cards, buses, firmware, boot process.

Module 2

9 contact hours

Binary representation of data and numbers, integer representation, data storage units (bits, bytes, kilobytes, etc.), ASCII and Unicode. CPU Architecture and Instruction Set: basic CPU architecture (ALU, registers, control unit), instruction format and assembly language basics, fetch-execute cycle and instruction execution.

Module 3

9 contact hours

Computer System Software: operating systems, basic commands in Linux/Windows, shell scripting (bash). Computer Communications: LAN, MAN, WAN, client/server networks, peer-to-peer networks, topologies. Basics of IP addresses, DHCP, NAT, network security (desktop & perimeter), DNS, VPN, routers, client-server, Internet, WWW, web servers.

Module 4

9 contact hours

Web Design (basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript): understanding web content delivery, understanding HTML and XHTML connections, understanding Cascading Style Sheets, understanding JavaScript.

Course Outcomes

  • CO1Identify the fundamental components and the working of an IT environment.
  • CO2Explain the data representations, CPU architectures, and the basic functioning of a computer.
  • CO3Explain the operating systems, computer network architecture, and necessary protocols used.
  • CO4Develop simple interactive web pages and validate the inputs.

Assessment Pattern (CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)

Attendance5
Assignment / Microproject15
Internal Examination 1 (Written)10
Internal Examination 2 (Written)10

End Semester Examination (ESE)

Total 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.

Textbooks & Reference Books

Textbooks

  • Invitation to Computer Science — G. Michael Schneider, Judith Gersting (Cengage, 2nd edition, 2020)
  • The Architecture of Computer Hardware, Systems Software, & Networking: An Information Technology Approach — Irv Englander (Wiley, 5th edition, 2014)
  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript All in One, Sams Teach Yourself — Julie C. Meloni, Jennifer Kyrnin (Pearson, 1st edition, 2020)

Reference Books

  • The Elements of Computing Systems: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles — Noam Nisan and Shimon Schocken (The MIT Press, 2nd edition, 2021)
  • Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers — Peter Norton (McGraw Hill, 6th edition, 2010)
  • Web Design with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery — Jon Duckett (Wiley, 1st edition, 2014)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many credits is KTU Foundations of Computing: From Hardware Essentials to Web Design (GXEST203)?

3 credits, with 3:0:0:0 (L:T:P:R) teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.

How many modules are in the GXEST203 syllabus?

4 modules, 36 total contact hours.

What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?

CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 40 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. Total: 100 marks.

What are the recommended textbooks for GXEST203?

Invitation to Computer Science (G. Michael Schneider, Judith Gersting); The Architecture of Computer Hardware, Systems Software, & Networking: An Information Technology Approach (Irv Englander); HTML, CSS, and JavaScript All in One, Sams Teach Yourself (Julie C. Meloni, Jennifer Kyrnin).

Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?

This Semester 2 course is listed under Common to Group A & B at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.

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