Introduction to .Net Technology

Why .Net?, The .Net Framework Class Library, Working with the .Net FCL, Namespaces, Types of a .Net Namespace.

The Visual Basic .Net Language

VB.Net Data types, Operators, Decision Statements – If..then, If..then..else, Select.. Case, Loop Statements – While, Do..Loop, For..Next, For Each..Next, Arrays.

OOP using VB.Net

Object Oriented features – Abstraction, Encapsulation, Polymorphism, Inheritance, Declaring Classes, Implementing Typecasting, Procedures and Functions, Optional arguments, Error handling in Procedures, Properties, Public and Private variables, Types of Properties, Method Overriding.

Windows Form

Introduction to Class Libraries, Event and Event Handlers, Windows Application, Windows GUI, First Win Forms Application, Controls, Text controls, Selection List Controls, Error handling in Windows Forms, SDI and MDI Applications, Creating MDI Forms.

Data Access with ADO.Net

Overview of Microsoft Database Access Technology, ADO.Net, Creating a Database, ADO.Net Architecture, ADO.Net Class Libraries, Databound Controls, Creating a Data Set, Using XML Data.

Computer Graphics

Picture analysis, Overview of programmer’s model of interactive graphics, Fundamental problems in geometry. Scan Conversion: point, line, circle, ellipse, polygon, Aliasing, Introduction to Anti-Aliasing.

2D & 3D Co-ordinate System

Homogeneous Co-ordinates, Translation, Rotation, Scaling, Reflection, Inverse transformation, Composite transformation, Polygon Representation, Flood Filling, Boundary Filling, Point Clipping, Cohen-Sutherland Line Clipping Algorithm, Polygon Clipping Algorithms.

Hidden Lines, Surfaces & Rendering

Image and Object space, Depth Buffer Methods, Hidden Facets removal, Scan line algorithm, Area based algorithms. Curves and Splines, Bezier Curve, BSpline, Basic illumination model, Diffuse and Specular reflection, Shading, Ray tracing, Color Models: RGB, YIQ, CMY, HSV.

Multimedia

Multimedia components, Multimedia Input/Output Technologies, Storage and retrieval technologies, Architectural considerations, File formats.

Animation

Introduction, Rules, Problems and Animation techniques.

Data Transmission & Network Basics

Data Communication Model, Communication Tasks, Parallel & Serial Transmission, Transmission Models, Transmission Channel, Data Rate, Bandwidth, Signal Encoding Schemes, Data Compression, Transmission Impairments, Layering and Design Issues, OSI Model, Services and Standards.

Network Topology, Network Classification, Performance, Advantages & Disadvantages, Transmission Media (Guided & Unguided), Network Architecture, OSI Reference Model, TCP/IP, SNA and DNA.

Data Line Devices

Modems, DSL, ADSL, Multiplexer, Multiplexing Techniques (FDM, TDM).

Physical Layer & LAN

Physical Layer Functions, Standards, Null Modem. LAN Definition, Topologies, Layered Architecture, MAC, IEEE Standards, Ethernet LAN, CSMA/CD, Token Passing LAN.

Network Security: Security Requirements, Data Encryption Strategies, Authentication Protocols, Firewalls.

Data Link Layer

Need for Data Link Control, Frame Design, Flow Control & Error Control, Error Detection and Correction Techniques, Data Link Protocol, HDLC.

Network Layer

Routing, Congestion Control, Internetworking Principles, IPv4 Packet Format, Subnetting, ARP, PPP, Bridges, Routers.

Upper Layers

Transport Layer, Session Layer, Presentation Layer, Application Layer.

Basic Applications: Telnet, FTP, NFS, SMTP, SNMP, HTTP.

Distributed Systems & Client-Server Technology

Client/Server Technology, Classification, DCE Architecture. 2-Tier & 3-Tier Architecture, Distributed Enterprise Architecture, ORB, Remote Procedure Call, Message Oriented Middleware, Two-Phase Commit Processing.

Distributed Computing Environment: Interoperability, C/S Model, Motivation, Architecture Framework, Fundamental Technologies, Requirements of Distributed Systems.

Accounting Fundamentals

Basic Concepts of Accounting, Accounting Process, Cash Book, Bank Reconciliation Statement, Subsidiary Books, Bills of Exchange, Final Accounts.

Concepts Relating to Final Accounts

Final Accounts – I, Final Accounts – II, Errors and their Rectification.

Consignment and Joint Ventures

Consignment Accounts – I, II & III, Joint Venture Accounts.

Accounts from Incomplete Records

Self Balancing System, Accounting from Incomplete Records – I, II & III.

Non-Trading Concerns, Depreciation, Provisions & Reserves

Accounts of Non-trading Concerns – I & II, Depreciation – I & II, Provisions and Reserves.

BCA-505 Lab (Based on 501)

Practical implementation of Windows Programming using VB.Net.

BCA-506 Lab (Based on 502)

Practical implementation of Graphics & Multimedia concepts.