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RANI CHANNAMMA UNIVERSITY

BELAGAVI
SYLLABUS

FOR
B.C.A
(Bachelors Degree in computer applications)

(I Semester)

w.e.f
FROM 2011-12 & ONWARDS



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Annexure II
RANI CHANNAMMA UNIVERSITY, BELAGAVI
Scheme of Study Syllabus of BCA Degree Course under Semester System

R.1. a) Title of the course: Bachelor of Computer Applications.
b) Duration of the Course: The course shall be of three years duration spread over six
semesters.
c) Scheme of study:
i) There shall be five theory papers and two practical each carrying 100
marks (80+20) from first semester to fifth semester.
ii) There shall be three theory papers, one laboratory and one project work during sixth
semester.
iii) The project work shall be carried out in a team of minimum of two members or
maximum of three students.
iv) Medium of Instruction: The medium of Instructions shall be English
d) Scheme of Examination:
i. At the end of each semester there shall be university examination of
Three hours duration in each of the theory paper/practical carrying 80 Marks.
ii. Internal Assessment (IA) carrying 20 marks in each theory paper/practical shall
be based on the performance of the students in two written tests of one hour
duration. No Minimum marks for passing in required in IA.
iii. At the end of the sixth semester each student shall have to submit the completed
project report for the evaluation which shall be certified by internal and/external
guide and duly signed by the Principal/chairman/head/Course Co-Ordinator.
iv. The project report shall be evaluated by two examiners for 200 marks and viva
voce shall carry 100 marks.

R.2: Each semester shall be 4 months duration.
R.3: Attendance: Every student must have at least 75% attendance in each of the course
(Theory and Practical) in each semester, Shortage of attendance will be dealt with as
per University rule from time to time.

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R.4: A candidate is allowed to carry over all the previous uncleared (failed) theory papers
and Practical s to subsequent semesters from the first to sixth semester.
R.5:The maximum period for completion of the course shall be six years from the date of
admission.
R.6: Eligibility for admission:
a. Any student who has passed PUC-II Science or Commerce securing
a minimum of 35% of marks.
OR
b. Any student who has passed JODC or Diploma in Engg.(of three year duration of
Govt. of Karnataka) with minimum of 35% of marks in aggregate in all the
semesters/Years.
R.7: There shall be an Entrance test for admission. The fees for this test and prospectus
shall be prescribed by the University.
R.8: Admission Procedure:
a. Through 50% weightage for performance at qualifying h an entrance test of duration two
hours and 100 marks.
b. 50% weightage for Entrance test.
c. 50% weightage for performance at qualifying examination.
d. Merit list shall be prepared based on item No 8 (b) and 8 (c).
e. Reservation: As per the notification / Govt. orders from the University / Govt. from time to
time.
f. Tuition and other fees: As fixed by the University from time to time
R.9 : The total number of students to be admitted to the course shall be as decided by the
University.
R.10: Results:
a. Minimum for pass in each theory paper/Practical (Computer lab)/ Project report shall
be 40% at the University semester examination
b. The aggregate minimum for pass in each of the theory/Practical (Computer
Lab)/Project work shall be 40% of marks in each course including IA/Viva-voce No
minimum marks is required in IA/Viva-voce.
R.11: Classification of Results:
Results of candidate are declared and the classes are awarded as per the following
classification based on the marks obtained in all the semesters (I to VI) in all the
subjects/Courses.

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Marks Obtained Results
i. 70% and above first class with dist
ii. 60% and above but less than 70% First class
iii.50% and above but less than 60% Second class
iv.40% and above but less than 50% pass class
v. less than 40 %



BCA - I Semester
(w.e.f 2011-12 onwards)
Subject Code Subject Title
Teaching Scheme
Hrs/week
Examination
Exam.
Duration
(Hrs)
Marks
Theory Practical
Theory/
Practical
IA Total
11-BCA101(A) Mathematics I 4 80 32 20 100 40
11-BCA101(B)
Accounting and Financial
Management-I
4 80 32 20 100 40
11-BCA102(A) MIL 5 80 32 20 100 40
11-BCA103 Basic Electronics 4 80 32 20 100 40
11-BCA104
Computer Concepts and C
Programming
4 80 32 20 100 40
11-BCA105 Indian Constitution 4 80 32 20 100 40
11-BCA106 Basic Electronics Lab. 3 80 32 20 100 40
11-BCA107
Computer Concepts and C
Programming Lab.
3 80 32 20 100 40



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SYALLBUS FOR B.C.A
BCA - First Semester
11-BCA101 (A) Mathematics-I
Total: 50 Hrs

Unit 1: Progressions: AP, GP, HP, Mathematical Induction, Theory of Equations Solution of
Quadratic, Cubic and Bi-quadratic Equations. Permutations and Combinations, Binomial
Theorem, Partial fractions, Elements of Number Theory and Congruence.
10 Hrs

Unit 2: Measurements of angles, Trigonometric Functions, Allied Angles, Functions of
Compound angles, Trigonometry functions of multiple and sub multiple angles, Transformation
of Products and Sums, Heights and Distances.
10 Hrs

Unit 3: Properties of Triangles, Solution of Triangles. Definition of Limit, Some Standard Limits
(without Proof), Definition of Continuity, Condition for function to be continuous, Discontinuity.
10 Hrs

Unit 4: Differentiation Definition of Derivative, Rules of Differentiation (without proof),
Derivatives of Algebraic Trigonometric functions, second order Derivative with Examples
.Application of Derivative-Maxima/Minima functions, Business Applications.
10 Hrs

Unit 5: Introduction to Coordinate, quadrants and Lines, Distance Between Two Points(without
Proof) ,Section formula, Area of the Triangle , Co-linearity of the Points, Equation of the State
line, General Equation of line, Angle Between Two Lines( without Proof),Examples.
10 Hrs



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Text Book:
1. Algebra by Holl and knight .
2. Co-Ordinate geometry S.L.Loney.
3. Plane trigonometry by S.L.Loney
4. Differential calculus by shati narayan

Reference:
1. A text of trigonometry by S.Narayan, S.Vishwnath
2. Calculus and analytical geometry G.B.Thomas and finney,nrason publication 1977.


11-BCA101 (B) ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - I
Total: 50 Hrs
Unit 1: History and Development of Accounting Meaning, Objectives and functions of
Accounting Book keeping V/s Accounting Users of accounting data systems of book
keeping accounting branches of accounting - advantages and limitations of accounting.
Accounting Concepts and conventions: Meaning, Need and classification, Accounting standards
- meaning, need and classification of Indian accounting standards. Accounting principles V/s
Accounting standards. 10 Hrs
Unit 2: Financial Accounting Process: Classification of accounting transactions and accounts,
rules of debit and credit as per Double Entry System. Journalisation and Ledger posting.
Preparation of different subsidiary books: Purchase Day Book Sales Day Book, Purchase
Return Day Book, Sales Returns Day Book, Cash Book. 10 Hrs
Unit 3: Bank Reconciliation Statement: Meaning, Causes for difference Advantages
Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements. Accounting for Bill of Exchange: meaning, Need
, Definition, Parties of Bill of Exchange, Types of Bills. 10 Hrs
Unit 4: Accounts Procedure: Honour of the Bill, Dishonour of the Bill, Endorsement,
Discounting, renewal, Bills for collection, Retirement of the Bill, Accommodation Bills, Bill
Receivable Book and Payable Book. Preparation of Trial Balance: Rectification of errors and
Journal Proper. 10 Hrs

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Unit 5:Preparation of Final Accounts: Meaning, need and classification, Preparation of
Manufacturing, Trading, Profit and loss account and Balance Sheet of sale traders and
partnership firms. 10 Hrs

Text Book:
1) S. Ramesh, B.S. Chandrashekar, A Text Book of Accountancy.
References:
1) V.A. Patil and J.S. Korijalli, Book Keeping and Accounting( R. Chand and Co. Delhi)
2) R.S. Singhal, Principles of Accountancy(Nageen Prakash pvt, Ltd, Meerut)
3) M.B. Kadkol, Book Keeping and Accountancy(Renuka Prakashan, Hubli)
4) Vithal, Sharma: Accountancy(United Publishers, Mangalore)
5) Tulsian, Accounting and Financial Management I : Financial Accounting Person
Educatiuon.


11-BCA102(A)
MIL (Modern Indian Languages)
(Any one Language can be chosen from the following)

Detailed Syllabus for B. Sc. / B. Sc. Comp. Sc. / B. C. A. / B. Sc. In CCJ 1
st
Year

Semester I

1. Additional English:
Teaching Hours : 5 Hours per Week
(80 Marks paper of three hours ) (20 Marks for I.A)

Pattern of question paper

1) Objective type questions 10X1= 10
2) Reference to context 2X5 = 10
3) Essay type Question on the Plays (One out of two) 10
4) Essay type question on Plays (One out of two) 10

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5) Short notes on the Plays (Two out of four) 2X5 = 10
6) Match the word with their meanings 5X2 = 10
7) Use of words, phrases and idioms (text based) 10
8) Rsum Writing 10
80

Text Book:

Gems of Stage, (Ed) M.G. Nayar, New Delhi : MacMillan

Only the following plays are to be studied.
1) How He Lied to Her Husaband. G.B. Shaw
2) The First and the Last - J. Galsworthy
3) The Step Mother - A. Bennett.
4) Under Fire - L. Housman
5) The Dye Hard - H. Brighouse



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3. Basic Marathi
Syllabus for B.Sc/BCA/B.Sc.C.S/B.Sc.C.C.J
Semester - I
Basic Marathi
Teaching Hours : 5 Hours per Week

Scheme of
Examination : a) One Paper carrying 80 marks and of 3 hours duration
b) Internal Assessment 20 marks
Course : Literary form Short Story
Text : Khekda Ratnakar Matkari

Distribution of marks: 16x5
Q.1. Essay writing (One out of four) 1x16
Q.2. Objective type questions (Eight out of twelve) 8x2
Q.3. Essay type questions (One out of three) 1x16
Q.4. Short Notes (Two out of four) 2x8
Q.5. Reference to Context (two out of four) 2x8

4. Sanskrit
B. Com / BBA/BCA Part I : First Semester Basic Sanskrit
Teaching Hours : 5 Hours per Week
Exam Marks : One paper carrying 100 Marks (80+20) of 3 hours
duration.

Text :
Sanskrit Vangmaya Manjusha
Bharat Book Depot & Prakashan, Shankar Plaza, P. B. Road, Dharwad.
a) Sanskrit Vangmaya Manjusha 70 Marks
b) Grammar (use of cases)
(Neuter Gender only)
10 Marks

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c) Internal Assessment 20 Marks
i. Internal Test 10
ii. Assignment, Class record, Skill development 10

Total 100 Marks

DIVISION OF MARKS FOR THE BASIC PAPER
B. COM / BBA/BCA I SEMESTER
I. Prose and Poetry form the text 50 Marks
II. Vanijya Itihasa in Sanskrit Literature 20 Marks
III. Grammar 9Use of Cases) (Neuter Gender Only) 10 Marks
IV. Internal Assessment 20 Marks
Total 80 Marks

(Pattern of the Question Paper)
I. Passage for Translation and Explanation from
the Text (with internal choice)
10 Marks
II. Objective type questions in Sansrit with three
option in bracket Below each question (10 out
of 12)
10 Marks
III. Sentences for annotation from the text (any 4
out of 7)
20 Marks
IV. Short notes from the text (any 2 out of 4) 10 Marks
V. Essay type questions from the Vanijya Ithihas
in Sanskrit Literature (Any 2 out of 4)
20 Marks
VI. Grammar : Neuter Gender noun / noun/
Pronoun case forms
10 Marks









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5. Hindi:
BSc
2
/BCA
2
- 2011-12
Basic MIL
Teaching Hours : 5 Hours per Week

SEM I
2011-12
1. Gadhy Suman our Kavyamrut
Ed: Dr. Shivaji Naale
(Only Prose Section)

2. Translation


11-BCA103: Basic Electronics
Total: 50 Hrs
Unit 1 : Semiconductor devices: Atomic structure , The Electron , Energy band, Theory of
Crystals , Semiconductors, diode characteristics , Diode forward Resistance, The half wave
Diode Rectifier , The Full Wave Diode Rectifier , Full wave Bridge rectifier , Ripple , Ripple
Factor ,Shunt Capacitor Filter , Voltage Regulation, Zener Diod Voltage regulator.
10 Hrs
Unit 2 : Number Systems, Logic gates ,flip-flops: Decimal System Binary Number System ,
Octal Number System , Hexadecimal Number System , Binary Addition , Binary Subtraction,
Fractional Numbers , Binary coded decimal numbers, Boolean Algebra , Logic gates, Digital IC
families DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS, A half adder, A full adder ,Counters.
10 Hrs

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Unit 3: Register, Counters and the Memory Unit: Introduction, Register, Shift register, Ripple
Counters, Synchronous Counters, Timing Sequences, The memory Unit, Examples of Random
Access Memories. 10 Hrs
Unit 4: Operational Amplifier IC Timers circuits : The ideal operational amplifier , storable
property of an OPAMP, The Comparator , The Inverting OPAMP Circuit , The Non Inverting
OPAMP Circuit , OPAMP Characteristics , OPAMP Applications. The IC-555 as a mountable
multivibrator, 555 timer applications. 10 Hrs

Unit 5: Sinusoidal , Square Wave Oscillators and Communication Systems:
Working of RC wien Network oscillator,crystal oscillator , astable multi vibrator using opamp.
Basic block diagram of communication system, Need for modulation, definition of amplitude
modulation and frequence modulation, Expression for amplitude modulated wave and frequency
modulated wave , comparison between Am and FM Modu lating and demodulating circuits.
10 Hrs
Text Book:
i. V.K.Mehta , Basic Electrical Engineering.
ii. Digital Logic and Computer design M.Morris Mano.
iii. Hughes: Hughes Electrical and Electronics Technology, 8/e Pearson Education.
Reference:
i. K.R.Krishnamurthy, M.R,Raghuveer: Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
ii. Milliman and Hawkies: Integrated Electronics ,TMH publications
11-BCA104: Computer Concepts and C-Programming
Total 50 Hrs
Unit 1: Introduction to Computer: System logical organization, Von neuman concepts of
computer system, Block diagram of computer system, Central processing Unit(CPU) ,
ALU,CU, Main memory,Input/output unit, Brief history of computer generations: Hardware:
Input device, keyboard, Mouse, Lightpen, joystick , Scannner, Digitizer, output device,
various types of printers, Plotters, Secondary storage devices, Floppy disk, Hard disk, CD-
ROM, Optical disk.: Software: System Software, Operating System, Application software,

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Machine level language, higher level programming languages, Assemblers, Compilers, and
editiors, Merits and demerits of all the languages. 10 Hrs
Unit 2: Computer Programming: basic Programming concepts-Algorithm, Flowchart,
Modular Programming and structured Programming C-programming
Problem solving using computers, Concepts of flowcharts and algorithms Overview of
c: Introduction, Importance of c sample c programs, Basic structures of c programs
,Programming style, Executing a C program Constants, variables and Data types:
C tokens, keywords and identifiers, constants,, variables, data types, declarations of
variables, assigning values to variables, defining symbolic constants.
8 Hrs
Unit 3:Operators and expressions: Arithmetic operators, Relational operators,
Logical operators, Assignment operators, increment and decrement operators,
conditional operators, bitwise operators, special operators, some computational
problems ,type conversions in expressions, operator precedence and associatively,
mathematical functions Managing input and output operators: input and output
statements, reading character, writing a characters, formatted input , formatted output
statements Decision making , Branching and looping: Decision making with if
statement, simple if statement, The if-else statement ,nesting of if else statements, The
ladder if-else. The switch statement. The ?; operator, The GOTO statement, The while
statement , The do-while statement and for statement ,jumps in loops.
12 Hrs
Unit 4: Arrays: One dimensional arrays, two dimensional arrays, initializing two-
dimensional array, multidimensional arrays. Handling of character strings: Declaring and
initializing string variables , reading string from terminal , writing string to screen , arithmetic
operations on characters, putting strings together, Comparison of two strings, string
handling functions like strlen,strcpy,strcat,strcmp,strupr,strlwr :Structure and union:
Structure definition, giving values to members, structure initialization, comparison of
structure variables , arrays as structure, union .
10 Hrs


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Unit 5: Pointers: Understanding pointers, accessing the address of variables,
Declaring and initializing pointers, accessing a variable through its Pointer :User Defined
functions: Need for user defined functions, a multi-functional program , the form of
c function, return values and their types, calling a function, category of functions, No
arguments and no return values, argument but no return values, arguments with
return values , handling of non integer functions, nesting of functions, recursion ,
functions with arrays. 10 Hrs

Text Book:
1. E. Balaguruswamy: Programming in ANSI C Tata Mc Graw-Hill.
2. Yashawant Kanetkar : Let us C.
3.
References:
1. V.Rajraman: Fundamentals of computers PHI(EEE).
2. S.ByronGottfried: Programming with c Tata Mcgraw-Hill.
3. Rajesh Hongal : Computer Concepts and c Programming.












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11-BCA105: INDIAN CONSTITUTION
Total: 50 Hrs

Unit 1: Significance of the constitution: Making of the Constitution role of the Constituent
Assembly, Salient features, the Preamble, Citizenship, Procedure for amendment of the
Constitution. 10 Hrs
Unit 2: Fundamentals Rights: the Right to Equality, the Right to Freedom, the Right
against Exploitation , the Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, the
Right to Constitutional Remedies. 10 Hrs
Unit 3: Nature of the Directive Principles of State Policy, difference between of
Fundamental rights and Directive principles of State Policy Implementation of Directive
Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties. 8 Hrs
Unit 4: Union Government Powers and Functions of the President, the Prime Minister,
Council of Ministers. Composition, powers and functions of the Parliament, Organization of
Judiciary, Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, Independence of Judiciary. 12 Hrs
Unit 5: State Government Powers and Functions of Governor, Chief Minister, Council of
Ministers. Composition, Powers and functions of State Legislature, Local Government and
the Constitution, Relation between the Union and the states. 10 Hrs

Reference:
1. M.V. Pylee, An Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi, Vikas 2005.
2. Subhash C. Kashyap, Our Constitution: An Introduction to Indias constitution and
constitutional law, New Delhi, National Book Trust 2000.
3. Durga Das Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of
India, 2001.\
4. D.C. Gupta, India Government and Politics, VIII Edition, New Delhi, Vikas, 1994.
5. J.C. Johari, Indian Government and Politics,Delhi, Sterling Publishers, 2004.

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6. V.D. Mahajan, Constitutional Development and National Movement in India, New Delhi,
S. Chand and Co. Latest edition.
7. Constitution Assembly Debates, New Delhi, Lok Sabha Secretariat, 1989.
8. Granville Austin, Working of a Democratic Constitution: The Indian Experience, New
Delhi, Oxford University Press, 1999.
9. A.P. Avasthi, Indian Government and Polities, Agra Naveen Agarwal, 2004.
10. S. A. Palekar, Indian Constitution, new Delhi, Serials Publication, 2003.
11. Brij Kishore Sharma, Introduction to the Constitution of India (Second Edition, New
Delhi, Prentice-Hall of India ,2004.
12. H.M. Rajasekhar, Understanding the Indian Constitution, Mysore, Prabodha, 2005.
13. J.N. Pandey, Constutional law of India, Allahabad: Central Law Agency, 2004.
















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11-BCA106: COMPUTER LAB 1.1
1. Realization of AND gate
2. Realization of OR gate.
3. Realization of NOT gate.
4. Realization of NAND gate.
5. Realization of NOT gate.
6. Implementation of X-OR gate using NAND gate.
7. a) Demorgans 1
st
law.
b) Demorgans 2
nd
law.
8. Verification of Boolean expression.
9. Half Adder.
10. Full Adder.

11-BCA107: COMPUTER LAB-1.2
Sample Programs:
1. Write a Program to find the root of the given quadratic equation using switch case.
2. Write a Program to generate and print first N FIBONACCI numbers.
3. Write a Program to find the GCD and LCM of two integer numbers.
4. Write a C Program that reverse a given integer number and check whether the number is
palindrome or not.
5. Write a Program to find whether a given number is prime number or not.
6. Write a Program to input numbers and to find mean variance and standard deviation.
7. Write a C Program to read two matrices and perform addition and subtractions of two
matrices.
8. Write a C Program to read a string and check whether it is palindrome or not.
9. Write a C Program to find the factorial of a number suing function.
10. Write a C Program to find if a character is alphabetic or numeric special character.
11. Write a C program to compute the sum of even numbers and the sum of odd numbers
using a function.
12. Write a C program to find trace and norm of a square matrix using functions.
13. Write a C program to accept a sentence and convert all lowercase characters to
uppercase and vice-versa.

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14. Write a C program to accept different goods with the number, price and date of purchase
and display them.
15. Write a C Program to find the length of a string without using the built in function.


EVALUATION CRITERIA
Theory Examination
The Question paper shall consist of 3 Sections namely A , B and C.
1. Section A shall have 12 questions of 2 marks each and students have to answer any 10.
2. Section B shall have 8 questions of 5 marks each and students have to answer any 6.
3. Section C shall have 5 questions of 10 marks each and students have to answer any 3.
Section A ( 2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Section B (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Section C (10 x 3 =30 Marks)
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Total (80 Marks)

Practical Examination
Evaluation criteria for practical examinations shall be as follows:
1. Writing of Programs -30 Marks
a. One program from the journal list 15 Marks
b. Another program given by examiner based on the concepts studied -15
Marks
2. Execution of programs 35 Marks
a. Journal Program -20 Marks
b. Program of Examiners Choice -15 Marks
3. Viva-Voce -10 Marks
4. Journal / Laboratory Report 5 Marks
Total Marks - 80 Marks