Course
Structure
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This diploma course covers the following topics in depth:
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Basic
computer and software concepts
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Using
the Windows 98/2000 and Unix Environments
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Programming
Fundamentals in Java, C and C++
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Data
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Algorithms
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Computer
Architecture
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Operating
Systems Principles
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Computer
Networking and Internet
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Database
Management
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Object
Oriented Analysis and Design (using UML)
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Graphical
User Interface Development
Web Programming
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Software
Engineering
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Component-Based
Software Development
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This is done in the form of the following twelve modules covered
over a period of 52 weeks. Each module involves a minimum
study of approximately 160 hours consisting of lectures, tutorial,
quizzes, hands-on evaluations, project work, assignments and
self-study.
This
year we have slightly revised the FPGDST course structure.
The first 10 weeks of FPGDST 2001 will be used to cover the
following topics:-
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Programming
Fundamentals: problem solving using computer
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Object-oriented
programming: objects, classes, inheritance, encapsulation,
polymorphism
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Data
structures: arrays, lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs
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Algorithms:
time and space complexity, complexity classes, searching,
sorting, algorithm design
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Programming
languages: Java, C and C++
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These will be covered in three separate modules named Object-oriented
Programming using Java (OOPJ), Data Structures and Algorithms
(DSAL) and Programming using C and C++ (PCCP).
The
earlier Object-oriented Programming and Design (OOPD) module
is changed to focus exclusively on object-oriented analysis
and design using UML (OOAD).
The
Graphical User Interface development module (GUID) now includes
programming with Microsoft MFC, GUI programming in Java
using SWING in addition to GUI programming using Win32 SDK.
The
WEB programming module (WEBP) focuses exclusively on web
applications programming and design.
The
computer networks module (NWAP) contents has been slightly
revised and includes network programming in Unix and C,
network programming in Java and an overview of networking
devices in addition to the earlier contents.
The
remaining modules do not have any major changes.
An
overview of the modules:
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OOPJ:
Object-Oriented Programming using Java
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The
objective of this module is to provide a solid foundation
in problem-solving using computers and in programming techniques.
It covers concepts and techniques of object-oriented programming
using Java.
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DSAL:
Data Structures and Algorithms using Java
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The
objective of this module is to provide a solid foundation
in data structures and algorithms in software development.
It lays emphasis on design and performance issues involved
in various data structures (lists, trees and graphs) and space-time
complexity measures of various (searching and sorting) algorithms.
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PCCP:
Programming with C and C++
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This
module introduces procedural programming techniques and highlights
the features of C and C++.
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COOS:
Computer Organisation and Operating Systems
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The
objective of this module is to provide a broad overview of
the architecture and functioning of computer systems.
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GUID:
Graphical User Interface Development
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The
objective of this module is to enable the participant to first
grasp the basic human machine communication design principles
and issues that need to be addressed in the development of
any interactive information technology application. This module
will cover graphical user interface development for the Windows
platform using Microsoft as well as Java technologies
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DBMS:
Database Management
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The
objective of this module is to provide a strong formal foundation
in database concepts, technology.
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OOAD:
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
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The
objective of this module is to provide a strong and formal
foundation in object-oriented analysis and design. Having
been introduced to object-oriented concepts and programming
languages in the first 3 modules, this module teaches the
participant the underlying principles of object-oriented analysis
and design, including documentation of the design using UML
and a UML-enabled CASE tool.
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NWAP:
Computer Networks
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The
objective of this module is to provide basic networking concepts
and teach students issues related to computer network technologies
and application.
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WEBP:
Tools, Techniques and Languages for programming Web applications
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The
objective of this module is to teach the participants the
tools, techniques and languages for programming applications
for running on the World Wide Web. This module includes coverage
of HTML, Dynamic HTML, CGI and Web Scripting, but emphasis
is on Web application architecture. Participants will be introduced
to the complexities arising out of the inherently distributed
nature of a web application and to the technologies employed
to address these issues.
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SCOT:
Software-Component Technology
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The
objective of this module is to teach the participant component
software design and programming using three popular component
models namely: Microsoft COM, JavaBeans and CORBA technologies.
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SENG:
Software Engineeing
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The
objective of this module is to make the participant familiar
with the principles, management and practical methodology
followed in any software engineering project development,
its implementation and maintenance.
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PROJ:
Project Module
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The
objective of this module is to give the participants practical
experience in applying all the software engineering techniques,
standards and technologies taught in the earlier modules by
performing all the software development LC activities for
a large software project.
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More details on these modules, including text and reference
books, syllabus, suggested project topics, and sample questions
are given in later sections.
The
course is designed to be highly practice-oriented, and expects
at least 30-36 hours of work each week. That means that you
need to put in at least 15 to 18 hours of additional effort
for every module in addition to the lecture sessions.
Tutorials
In addition to the scheduled lectures, for each module, there
will be one or two tutorials. These will normally be before
the quizzes. The dates for the tutorials are given in the
course schedule, but may be adjusted to suit the convenience
of local centres. The tutorial will give you an opportunity
to interact with the faculty closely and discuss topics that
you have not understood. Normally, we keep the format flexible
to be decided based on the response from the participants.
So if you would like some specific topics to be discussed
- especially topics that were covered at a surface level in
keeping with the overall course plan - please let the faculty
know in advance. It will help both the faculty as well as
participants, if a list of queries/clarifications sought are
prepared and made available to the concerned faculty member
in advance.
External
Talks
During the course we will arrange for some talks on technology
and/or management-oriented topics by industry experts and
prominent academicians. These talks will be scheduled as per
the convenience of the local centres. Lectures scheduled on
that day will be taken in the afternoon. The date, topic and
speaker for these talks will be announced in the class during
the course.
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