MCA - Syllabus

MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION (Two Year Course) MCA Ist Year 2020-21
DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL

UTTAR PRADESH, UNIVERSITY,
LUCKNOW
EVALUATION SCHEME & SYLLABUS

First Year
FOR
MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION

(MCA)
(Two Year Course)
As per
AICTE MODEL CURRICULUM
AICTE Model Curriculum based Evaluation Scheme & Syllabus (I & II) 2020-21 Page 1
(Effective from the Session: 2020-21)
MCA (MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION)

MCA FIRST YEAR, 2020-21
SEMESTER-I
S.No Subject Subject Name Periods Sessional ESE Total Credit
. Code L T P CT TA Total
1. KCA101 Fundamental of Computers & 3 0 0 30 20 50 100 150 3
Emerging Technologies
2. KCA102 Problem Solving using C 3 1 0 30 20 50 100 150 4
3. KCA103 Principles of Management & 3 0 0 30 20 50 100 150 3
Communication
4. KCA104 Discrete Mathematics 3 0 0 30 20 50 100 150 3
5. KCA105 Computer Organization & 3 1 0 30 20 50 100 150 4
Architecture
6. KCA151 Problem Solving using C 0 0 4 30 20 50 50 100 2
Lab
7. KCA152 Computer Organization & 0 0 3 30 20 50 50 100 2
Architecture Lab
8. KCA153 Professional Communication 0 0 2 30 20 50 50 100 2
Lab
Total 1050 23
CT: Class Test TA: Teacher Assessment L/T/P: Lecture/ Tutorial/ Practical
SEMESTER-II
S.No Subject Subject Name Periods Sessional ESE Total Credit
. Code L T P CT TA Total
1. KCA201 Theory of Automata & 3 0 0 30 20 50 100 150 3
Formal Languages
2. KCA202 Object Oriented Programming 3 1 0 30 20 50 100 150 4
3. KCA203 Operating Systems 3 0 0 30 20 50 100 150 3
4. KCA204 Database Management 3 0 0 30 20 50 100 150 3
Systems
5. KCA205 Data Structures & Analysis of 3 1 0 30 20 50 100 150 4
Algorithms
6. KCAA01 Cyber Security* 2 0 0 30 20 50 100 150 0
7. KCA251 Object Oriented Programming 0 0 3 30 20 50 50 100 2
Lab
8. KCA252 DBMS Lab 0 0 3 30 20 50 50 100 2
9. KCA253 Data Structures & Analysis of 0 0 4 30 20 50 50 100 2
Algorithms Lab
Total 1200 23
CT: Class Test TA: Teacher Assessment L/T/P: Lecture/ Tutorial/ Practical
* Qualifying Non-credit Course
Syllabus
MCA 1st Year

Ist Semester

FIRST YEAR SYLLABUS
SEMESTER-I
KCA101: FUNDAMENTAL OF COMPUTERS & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Course Outcome (CO) Bloom’s Knowledge Level (KL)
At the end of course , the student will be able to
Demonstrate the knowledge of the basic structure, components, features and
CO 1 K1 , K2
generations of computers.
Describe the concept of computer languages, language translators and construct
CO 2 K2, K3
algorithms to solve problems using programming concepts.
Compare and contrast features, functioning & types of operating system and
CO 3 K4
computer networks.
Demonstrate architecture, functioning & services of the Internet and basics of
CO 4 K2
multimedia.
Illustrate the emerging trends and technologies in the field of Information
CO 5 K1 , K2
Technology.
DETAILED SYLLABUS 3-0-0
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Introduction to Computer: Definition, Computer Hardware & Computer
Software
Components: Hardware – Introduction, Input devices, Output devices, Central
Processing Unit, Memory- Primary and Secondary. Software - Introduction,
Types – System and Application.
Computer Languages: Introduction, Concept of Compiler, Interpreter &
Assembler
08
Problem solving concept: Algorithms – Introduction, Definition, Characteristics,
Limitations, Conditions in pseudo-code, Loops in pseudo code.
II Operating system: Definition, Functions, Types, Classification, Elements of
command based and GUI based operating system.
08
Computer Network: Overview, Types (LAN, WAN and MAN), Data
communication, topologies.
III Internet : Overview, Architecture, Functioning, Basic services like WWW, FTP,
Telnet, Gopher etc., Search engines, E-mail, Web Browsers.
Internet of Things (IoT): Definition, Sensors, their types and features, Smart 08
Cities, Industrial Internet of Things.
IV Block chain: Introduction, overview, features, limitations and application areas
fundamentals of Block Chain.
Crypto currencies: Introduction , Applications and use cases 08
Cloud Computing: It nature and benefits, AWS, Google, Microsoft & IBM
Services
V Emerging Technologies: Introduction, overview, features, limitations and
application areas of Augmented Reality , Virtual Reality, Grid computing,
08
Green computing, Big data analytics, Quantum Computing and Brain
Computer
Interface
Suggested Readings:
1. Rajaraman V., “Fundamentals of Computers”, Prentice-Hall of India.
2. Norton P., “Introduction to Computers”, McGraw Hill Education.
3. Goel A., “Computer Fundamentals”, Pearson.
4. Balagurusamy E., “ Fundamentals of Computers”, McGraw Hill
5. Thareja R., “Fundamentals of Computers”, Oxford University Press.
6. Bindra J., “The Tech Whisperer- on Digital Transformation and the Technologies that Enable it ”, Penguin
KCA102 :PROBLEM SOLVING USING C

Course Outcome ( CO) Bloom’s Knowledge Level (KL)
Describe the functional components and fundamental concepts of a
CO 1 K1, K2
digital computer system including number systems.
CO 2 Construct flowchart and write algorithms for solving basic problems. K2, K3
Write ‘C’ programs that incorporate use of variables, operators and
CO 3 K2, K3
expressions along with data types.
Write simple programs using the basic elements like control statements,
CO 4 K2, K3
functions, arrays and strings.
Write advanced programs using the concepts of pointers, structures,
CO 5 K2, K3
unions and enumerated data types.
Apply pre-processor directives and basic file handling and graphics
CO 6 K2, K3
operations in advanced programming.
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Basics of programming: Approaches to problem solving, Use of high 08
level programming language for systematic development of programs,
Concept of algorithm and flowchart, Concept and role of structured
programming.
Basics of C: History of C, Salient features of C, Structure of C Program,
Compiling C Program, Link and Run C Program, Character set, Tokens,
Keywords, Identifiers, Constants, Variables, Instructions, Data types,
Standard Input/Output, Operators and expressions.
II Conditional Program Execution: if, if-else, and nested if-else 08
statements, Switch statements, Restrictions on switch values, Use of
break and default with switch, Comparison of switch and if-else.
Loops and Iteration: for, while and do-while loops, Multiple loop
variables, Nested loops, Assignment operators, break and continue
statement.
Functions: Introduction, Types, Declaration of a Function, Function
calls, Defining functions, Function Prototypes, Passing arguments to a
function Return values and their types, Writing multifunction program,
Calling function by value, Recursive functions.
III Arrays: Array notation and representation, Declaring one-dimensional 08
array, Initializing arrays, Accessing array elements, Manipulating array
elements, Arrays of unknown or varying size, Two-dimensional arrays,
Multidimensional arrays.
Pointers: Introduction, Characteristics, * and & operators, Pointer type
declaration and assignment, Pointer arithmetic, Call by reference,
Passing pointers to functions, arrayof pointers, Pointers to functions,
Pointer to pointer, Array of pointers.
Strings: Introduction, Initializing strings, Accessing string elements,
Array of strings, Passing strings to functions, String functions.
IV Structure: Introduction, Initializing, defining and declaring structure, 08

Accessing members, Operations on individual members, Operations on
structures, Structure within structure, Array of structure, Pointers to
structure.
Union: Introduction, Declaring union, Usage of unions, Operations on
union. Enumerated data types
Storage classes: Introduction, Types- automatic, register, static and
external.
V Dynamic Memory Allocation: Introduction, Library functions – 08
malloc, calloc, realloc and free.
File Handling: Basics, File types, File operations, File pointer, File
opening modes, File handling functions, File handling through command
line argument, Record I/O in files.
Graphics: Introduction, Constant, Data types and global variables used
in graphics, Library functions used in drawing, Drawing and filling
images, GUI interaction within the program.
Suggested Readings:
1. Kanetkar Y., “Let Us C”, BPB Publications.

2. Hanly J. R. and Koffman E. B.,“Problem Solving and Program Design in C”, Pearson
Education.
3. Schildt H., “C- The Complete Reference”, McGraw-Hill.
4. Goyal K. K. and Pandey H.M., Trouble Free C”, University Science Press
5. Gottfried B., “Schaum’s Outlines- Programming in C”, McGraw-Hill Publications.
6. Kochan S.G., “Programming in C”, Addison-Wesley.
7. Dey P. and Ghosh M., “Computer Fundamentals and Programming in C”, Oxford
University Press.
8.Goyal K. K., Sharma M. K. and Thapliyal M. P. “Concept of Computer and C
Programming”, University Science Press.
KCA103 : Principles of Management & Communication

CO 1 Describe primary features, processes and principles of management. K1 , K2
Explain functions of management in terms of planning, decision making and
CO 2 K3 , K4
organizing.
Illustrate key factors of leadership skill in directing and controlling business resources
CO 3 K5 , K6
and processes.
CO 4 Exhibit adequate verbal and non-verbal communication skills K1 , K3
CO 5 Demonstrate effective discussion, presentation and writing skills. K3 , K5
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Management: Need, Scope, Meaning and Definition. The process of Management,
Development of Management thought F.W. Taylor and Henry Fayol, Horothorne 08
Studies, Qualities of an Efficient Management.
II Planning & Organising: Need, Scope and Importance of Planning, Steps in planning,
Decision making model. Organising need and Importance, Organisational Design, 08
Organisational structure, centralisation and Decentralisation, Deligation.
III Directing & Controlling: Motivation—Meaning, Importance, need.Theories of
Motivation, Leadership—meaning, need and importance, leadership style, Qualities
of effective leader, principles of directing, Basic control process, Different control 08
Techniques.
IV Introduction to Communication: What is Communication, Levels of
communication, Barriers to communication, Process of Communication, Non-verbal
Communication, The flow of Communication: Downward, Upward, Lateral or
08
Horizontal (Peer group) Communication, Technology Enabled communication,
Impact of Technology, Selection of appropriate communication Technology,
Importance of Technical
communication.
V Business letters : Sales & Credit letters; Claim and Adjustment Letters; Job
application and Resumes.
Reports: Types; Structure, Style & Writing of Reports.
Technical Proposal: Parts; Types; Writing of Proposal; Significance.
08
Nuances of Delivery; Body Language; Dimensions of Speech: Syllable; Accent; Pitch;
Rhythm; Intonation; Paralinguistic features of voice;
Communication skills, Presentation strategies, Group Discussion; Interview skills;
Workshop; Conference; Seminars.
Suggested Readings:
1. P.C. Tripathi, P.N. Reddy, "Principles of Management", McGraw Hill Education 6th Edition.
2. C. B. Gupta, "Management Principles and Practice", Sultan Chand & Sons 3rd edition.
3. T.N.Chhabra, "Business Communication", Sun India Publication.
4. V.N.Arora and Laxmi Chandra, "Improve Your Writing", Oxford Univ. Press, 2001, New Delhi.
5. Madhu Rani and SeemaVerma, "Technical Communication: A Practical Approach", Acme Learning,
New Delhi-2011.
6. Meenakshi Raman &Sangeeta Sharma, "Technical Communication- Principles and Practices",
Oxford Univ. Press, 2007, New Delhi.
7. Koontz Harold &Weihrich Heinz, "Essentials of Management", McGraw Hill 5thEdition 2008.
8. Robbins and Coulter, "Management", Prentice Hall of India, 9th edition.
9. James A. F., Stoner, "Management", Pearson Education Delhi.
10. P.D.Chaturvedi, "Business Communication", Pearson Education.
KCA104 : Discrete Mathematics

Use mathematical and logical notation to define and formally reason about basic
CO 1 K1 , K2
discrete structures such as Sets, Relations and Functions
Apply mathematical arguments using logical connectives and quantifiers to check the
CO 2 K2,K3
validity of an argument through truth tables and propositional and predicate logic
CO 3 Identify and prove properties of Algebraic Structures like Groups, Rings and Fields K3 , K4
CO 4 Formulate and solve recurrences and recursive functions K3 , K4
CO 5 Apply the concept of combinatorics to solve basic problems in discrete mathematics K1 , K3
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Set Theory: Introduction, Size of sets and Cardinals, Venn diagrams, Combination of 08
sets, Multisets, Ordered pairs and Set Identities.
Relation: Definition, Operations on relations, Composite relations, Properties of
relations, Equality of relations, Partial order relation.
Functions: Definition, Classification of functions, Operations on functions,
Recursively defined functions.
II Posets, Hasse Diagram and Lattices: Introduction, Partial ordered sets, 08
Combination of Partial ordered sets, Hasse diagram, Introduction of lattices,
Properties of lattices – Bounded, Complemented, Modular and Complete lattice.
Boolean Algebra: Introduction, Axioms and Theorems of Boolean algebra, Boolean
functions. Simplification of Boolean functions, Karnaugh maps, Logic gates.
III Propositional: Propositions, Truth tables, Tautology, Contradiction, Algebra of 08
Propositions, Theory of Inference and Natural Detection.
Predicate Logic: Theory of Predicates, First order predicate, Predicate formulas,
Quantifiers, Inference theory of predicate logic.
IV Algebraic Structures:Introduction to algebraic Structures and properties. Types of 08
algebraic structures: Semi group, Monoid, Group, Abelian group and Properties of
group. Subgroup, Cyclic group, Cosets, Permutation groups, Homomorphism and
Isomorphism of groups.
Rings and Fields: Definition and elementary properties of Rings and Fields.
V Natural Numbers: Introduction, Piano’s axioms, Mathematical Induction, Strong 08
Induction and Induction with Nonzero Base cases.
Recurrence Relation & Generating functions: Introduction and properties of
Generating Functions. Simple Recurrence relation with constant coefficients and
Linear recurrence relation without constant coefficients. Methods of solving
recurrences.
Combinatorics: Introduction, Counting techniques and Pigeonhole principle,
Polya’s Counting theorem.
Suggested Readings:
1. Kenneth H. Rosen, "Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications", McGraw Hill, 2006.
2. B. Kolman, R.C Busby and S.C Ross, "Discrete Mathematics Structures", Prentice Hall ,2004.
3. R.P Girimaldi, "Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics", Addison Wesley, 2004.
4. Y.N. Singh, "Discrete Mathematical Structures", Wiley- India, First edition, 2010.
5. Swapankumar Sarkar, "A Textbook of Discrete Mathematics”, S. Chand & Company PVT. LTD.V.
6. Krishnamurthy, "Combinatorics Theory & Application", East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
7. Liptschutz, Seymour, "Discrete Mathematics", McGraw Hill.
8. J.P. Trembely&R.Manohar, "Discrete Mathematical Structure with application to Computer
Science", McGraw Hill.
KCA105 : COMPUTER ORGANIZATION & ARCHITECTURE

Describe functional units of digital system and explain how arithmetic and logical
CO 1 K2 , K3
operations are performed by computers
Describe the operations of control unit and write sequence of instructions for carrying
CO 2 K2 , K4
out simple operation using various addressing modes.
CO 3 Design various types of memory and its organization. K3
Describe the various modes in which IO devices communicate with CPU and memory.
CO 4 K2 , K3
List the criteria for classification of parallel computer and describe various
CO 5 K1 , K2
architectural schemes.
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Introduction: Functional units of digital system and their interconnections, buses, bus 08
architecture, types of buses and bus arbitration. Register, bus and memory transfer.
Processor organization: general registers organization, stack organization and
addressing modes.
II Arithmetic and logic unit: Look ahead carries adders. Multiplication: Signed 08
operand multiplication, Booths algorithm and array multiplier. Division and logic
operations.
Floating point arithmetic operation, Arithmetic & logic unit design. IEEE Standard for
Floating Point Numbers.
III Control Unit: Instruction types, formats, instruction cycles and sub cycles (fetch and 08
execute etc), micro operations, execution of a complete instruction. Program Control,
Reduced Instruction Set Computer, Pipelining. Hardwire and micro programmed
control: micro-program sequencing, concept of horizontal and vertical
microprogramming.
IV Memory: Basic concept and hierarchy, semiconductor RAM memories, 2D & 2 08
1/2D memory organization. ROM memories. Cache memories: concept and design
issues & performance, address mapping and replacement Auxiliary memories:
magnetic disk,
magnetic tape and optical disks Virtual memory: concept implementation.
V Input / Output: Peripheral devices, I/O interface, I/O ports, Interrupts: interrupt 08
hardware, types of interrupts and exceptions. Modes of Data Transfer: Programmed
I/O, interrupt initiated I/O and Direct Memory Access., I/O channels and processors.
Serial Communication: Synchronous & asynchronous communication, standard
communication interfaces.
Suggested Readings:
1. John P. Hayes, "Computer Architecture and Organization", McGraw Hill.

2. William Stallings, "Computer Organization and Architecture-Designing for Performance", Pearson
Education.
3. M. Morris Mano, "Computer System Architecture", PHI.
4. Carl Hamacher, ZvonkoVranesic, SafwatZaky, "Computer Organization", McGraw-Hill.
5. BehroozParahami, “Computer Architecture”, Oxford University Press.
6. David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy, “Computer Architecture-A Quantitative Approach”,
Elsevier Pub.
7. Tannenbaum, "Structured Computer Organization", PHI.
KCA151: PROBLEM SOLVING USING C LAB
Course Outcome (CO) Bloom’s

Knowled
ge Level
(KL)
Write, compile, debug and execute programs in a C programming

CO1 K3
environment.
Write programs that incorporate use of variables, operators and

CO2 K3
expressions along with data types.
Write programs for solving problems involving use of decision control

CO3 K3
structures and loops.
Write programs that involve the use of arrays, structures and user
CO4 K3
defined functions.
CO5 Write programs using graphics and file handling operations. K3
1. Program to implement conditional statements in C language.

2. Program to implement switch-case statement in C language
3. Program to implement looping constructs inC language.
4. Program to perform basic input-output operations in C language.
5. Program to implement user defined functions in C language.
6. Program to implement recursive functions in C language.
7. Program to implement one-dimensional arrays in C language.
8. Program to implement two-dimensional arrays in C language.
9. Program to perform various operations on two-dimensional arrays in C language.
10. Program to implement multi-dimensional arrays in C language.
11. Program to implement string manipulation functions in C language.
12. Program to implement structure in C language.
13. Program to implement union in C language.
14. Program to perform file handling operations in C language.
15. Program to perform graphical operations in C language.
Note: The Instructor may add/delete/modifyexperiments, wherever he/she feels in a

justified manner.
KCA152: COMPUTER ORGANIZATION & ARCHITECTURE LAB

Knowled
ge Level
(KL)
Design and verify combinational circuits (adder, code converter,

CO1 decoder, multiplexer) using basic gates. K6
CO2 Design and verify various flip-flops. K3

CO3 Design I/O system and ALU. K3
CO4 Demonstrate combinational circuit using simulator K2

1. Implementing HALF ADDER, FULL ADDER using basic logic gates.
2. Implementing Binary -to -Gray, Gray -to -Binary code conversions.
3. Implementing 3-8 line DECODER. Implementing 4x1 and 8x1 MULTIPLEXERS.
4. Verify the excitation tables of various FLIP-FLOPS.
5. Design of an 8-bit Input/ Output system with four 8-bit Internal Registers.
6. Design of an 8-bit ARITHMETIC LOGIC UNIT.
7. Design the data path of a computer from its register transfer language description.
8. Design the control unit of a computer using either hardwiring or
microprogramming based on its register transfer language description.
9. Implement a simple instruction set computer with a control unit and a data path.
Note: The Instructor may add/delete/modify/tune experiments, wherever he/she feels in a

justified manner.
KCA153 : PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION LAB

Knowled
ge Level
(KL)
Develop the ability to work as a team member as an integral activity in

CO1 K3
the workplace.
Increase confidence in their ability to read, comprehend, organize, and

CO2 K4
retain written information. Improve reading fluency.
Write coherent speech outlines that demonstrate their ability to use

organizational formats with a specific purpose; Deliver effective
CO3 K5,K6
speeches that are consistent with and appropriate for the audience and
purpose.
Develop proper listening skills; articulate and enunciate words and

CO4 K3
sentences clearly and efficiently.
Show confidence and clarity in public speaking projects; be schooledin

CO5 K5
preparation and research skills for oral presentations.
1. Group Discussion: participating in group discussions- understanding group

dynamics.
2. GD strategies-activities to improve GD skills. Practical based on Accurate and
Current Grammatical Patterns.
3. Interview Etiquette-dress code, body language attending job interview –
Telephone/Skype interview one to one interview &Panel interview.
4. Communication Skills for Seminars/Conferences/Workshops with emphasis on
Paralinguistic/ Kinesics, practicing word stress, rhythm in sentences, weak forms,
intonation.
5. Oral Presentation Skills for Technical Paper/Project Reports/ Professional Reports
based on proper Stress and Intonation Mechanics voice modulation ,Audience
Awareness, Presentation plan visual aids.
6. Speaking:-Fluency & Accuracy in speech- positive thinking, Improving Self
expression Developing persuasive speaking skills, pronunciation practice (for
accept neutralization) particularly of problem sounds, in isolated words as well as
sentences.
7. Individual Speech Delivery/Conferences with skills to defend
Interjections/Quizzes.
8. Argumentative Skills/Role Play Presentation with Stress and Intonation.
9. Comprehension Skills based on Reading and Listening Practical’s on a model
Audio-Visual Usage.
Syllabus
MCA 1st Year

IInd Semester

FIRST YEAR SYLLABUS
SEMESTER-II
KCA201: THEORY OF AUTOMATA & FORMAL LANGUAGES
Define various types of automata for different classes of formal
CO 1 K1, K2
languages and explain their working.
CO 2 State and prove key properties of formal languages and automata. K1, K3
Construct appropriate formal notations (such as grammars, acceptors,
CO 3 K3, K4
transducers and regular expressions) for given formal languages.
CO 4 Convert among equivalent notations for formal languages. K3
Explain the significance of the Universal Turing machine, Church-
CO 5 K2
Turing thesis and concept of Undecidability.
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Basic Concepts and Automata Theory: Introduction to Theory
of Computation- Automata, Computability and Complexity, Alphabet,
Symbol, String, Formal Languages, Deterministic Finite Automaton 08
(DFA)- Definition, Representation, Acceptability of a String and
Language, Non Deterministic Finite Automaton (NFA), Equivalence of
DFA and NFA, NFA with ε-Transition, Equivalence of NFA’s with
and without ε-Transition, Finite Automata with output- Moore
machine, Mealy Machine, Equivalence of Moore and Mealy Machine,
Minimization of Finite Automata, Myhill-Nerode Theorem, Simulation
of DFA and NFA.
II RegularExpressionsandLanguages:RegularExpressions,Transition
Graph,Kleen’sTheorem, Finite Automata and Regular Expression-
Arden’s theorem, Algebraic Method Using Arden’s Theorem, 08
Regular and Non-Regular Languages- Closure properties of Regular
Languages, Pigeonhole Principle, Pumping Lemma, Application of
Pumping Lemma, Decidability- Decision properties, Finite
Automata and Regular Languages, Regular Languages and
Computers, Simulation of Transition Graph and Regular language.
III Regular and Non-Regular Grammars: Context Free
Grammar(CFG)-Definition, Derivations, Languages, Derivation
Trees and Ambiguity, Regular Grammars-Right Linear and Left 08
Linear grammars, Conversion of FA into CFG and Regular grammar
into FA, Simplification of CFG, Normal Forms- Chomsky
Normal Form(CNF), Greibach Normal Form (GNF),Chomsky
Hierarchy, Programming problems based on the properties of CFGs.
IV Push Down Automata and Properties of Context Free Languages:
Nondeterministic Pushdown Automata (NPDA)- Definition, Moves,
A Language Accepted by NPDA, Deterministic Pushdown 08
Automata(DPDA) and Deterministic Context free Languages(DCFL),
Pushdown Automata for Context Free Languages, Context Free

grammars for Pushdown Automata, Two stack Pushdown Automata,
Pumping Lemma for CFL, Closure properties of CFL, Decision
Problems of CFL, Programming problems based on the properties of
CFLs.
V Turing Machines and Recursive Function Theory : Basic
Turing Machine Model, Representation of Turing Machines,
Language Acceptability of Turing Machines, Techniques for Turing 08
Machine Construction, Modifications of Turing Machine, Turing
Machine as Computer of Integer Functions, Universal Turing
machine, Linear Bounded Automata, Church’s Thesis, Recursive and
Recursively Enumerable language, Halting Problem, Post
Correspondence Problem, Introduction to Recursive Function Theory.
Suggested Readings:
1. J.E. Hopcraft, R. Motwani, and Ullman, "Introduction to Automata theory,
Languages and Computation", Pearson EducationAsia,2nd Edition.
2. J. Martin, "Introduction to languages and the theory of computation", McGraw Hill,
3rd Edition.
3. C. Papadimitrou and C. L. Lewis, "Elements and Theory of Computation", PHI.
4. K.L.P. Mishra and N. Chandrasekaran ,"Theory of Computer Science Automata
Languages and Computation" , PHI.
5. Y.N. Singh, "Mathematical Foundation of Computer Science", New Age
International.
KCA202 : OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

List the significance and key features of object oriented programming and modeling
CO 1 K4
using UML
Construct basic structural, behavioral and architectural models using object oriented
CO 2 K6
software engineering approach.
CO 3 Integrate object oriented modeling techniques for analysis and design of a system. K4, K5
CO 4 Use the basic features of data abstraction and encapsulation in C++ programs. K4
Use the advanced features such as Inheritance, polymorphism and virtual function in
CO 5 K3 , K4
C++ programs.
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Introduction: Object Oriented Programming: objects, classes, Abstraction, 08
Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, OOP in Java, Characteristics of Java, The
Java Environment, Java Source File Structure, and Compilation. Fundamental
Programming Structures in Java: Defining classes in Java, constructors, methods,
access specifies, static members, Comments, Data Types, Variables, Operators,
Control Flow, Arrays.
II Inheritance, Interfaces, and Packages: Inheritance: Super classes, sub classes, 08
Protected members, constructors in sub classes, Object class, abstract classes and
methods. Interfaces: defining an interface, implementing interface, differences between
classes and interfaces and extending interfaces, Object cloning, inner classes.
Packages: Defining Package, CLASSPATH Setting for Packages, Making JAR Files
for Library Packages, Import and Static Import Naming Convention For Packages,
Networking java.net package.
III Exception Handling, I/O: Exceptions: exception hierarchy, throwing and catching 08
exceptions, built-in exceptions, creating own exceptions, Stack Trace Elements. Input /
Output Basics: Byte streams and Character streams, Reading and Writing, Console
Reading and Writing Files.
IV Multithreading and Generic Programming: Differences between multi-threading 08
and multitasking, thread life cycle, creating threads, synchronizing threads, Inter-thread
communication, daemon threads, thread groups. Generic Programming: Generic
classes, generic methods, Bounded Types: Restrictions and Limitations.
V Event Driven Programming: Graphics programming: Frame, Components, working 08
with 2D shapes,Using colors, fonts, and images. Basics of event handling: event
handlers, adapter classes, actions, mouse events, AWT event hierarchy. Introduction
to Swing: layout management, Swing Components: Text Fields, Text Areas, Buttons,
Check Boxes, Radio Buttons, Lists, choices, Scrollbars, Windows Menus and Dialog
Boxes.
Suggested Readings:
1. Herbert Schildt, "Java The complete referenceǁ", McGraw Hill Education, 8th Edition, 2011.
2. Cay S. Horstmann, Gary Cornell, "Core Java Volume –I Fundamentals", Prentice Hall, 9th
Edition,2013.
3. Steven Holzner, “Java Black Book”, Dreamtech.
4. Balagurusamy E, “ Programming in Java”, McGraw Hill
5. Naughton, Schildt, “The Complete reference java2”, McGraw Hill
6. Khalid Mughal, “A Programmer’s Guide to Java SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)”, Addison-
Wesley.
KCA203 : OPERATING SYSTEMS

CO 1 Explain main components, services, types and structure of Operating Systems. K2
Apply the various algorithms and techniques to handle the various concurrency
CO 2 control issues. K3
CO 3 Compare and apply various CPU scheduling algorithms for process execution. K2
CO 4 Identify occurrence of deadlock and describe ways to handle it. K3
CO 5 Explain and apply various memory, I/O and disk management techniques. K5
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Introduction: Operating System Structure- Layered structure, System
Components, Operating system functions, Classification of Operating
08
systems- Batch, Interactive, Time sharing, Real Time System,
Multiprocessor Systems, Multiuser Systems, Multi process Systems,
Multithreaded Systems, Operating System services, Reentrant Kernels,
Monolithic and Microkernel Systems.
II Concurrent Processes: Process Concept, Principle of Concurrency,
Producer / Consumer Problem, Mutual Exclusion, Critical Section Problem, 08
Dekker’s solution, Peterson’s solution, Semaphores, Test and Set operation,
Classical Problem in Concurrency- Dining Philosopher Problem, Sleeping
Barber Problem, Inter Process Communication models and Schemes,
Process generation.
III CPU Scheduling: Scheduling Concepts, Performance Criteria, Process
States, Process Transition Diagram, Schedulers, Process Control Block
(PCB), Process address space, Process identification information, Threads 08
and their management, Scheduling Algorithms, Multiprocessor Scheduling.
Deadlock: System model, Deadlock characterization, Prevention, Avoidance
and detection,
Recovery from deadlock.
IV Memory Management: Basic bare machine, Resident monitor,
Multiprogramming with fixed partitions, Multiprogramming with variable 08
partitions, Protection schemes, Paging, Segmentation,
Paged segmentation, Virtual memory concepts, Demand paging,
Performance of demand paging, Page replacement algorithms, Thrashing,
Cache memory organization, Locality of reference.
V I/O Management and Disk Scheduling: I/O devices, and I/O subsystems,
I/O buffering, Disk storage and disk scheduling, RAID. File System: File 08
concept, File organization and access
mechanism, File directories, and File sharing, File system implementation
issues, File system protection and security.
Suggested Readings:
1. Silberschatz, Galvin and Gagne, “Operating Systems Concepts”,Wiley Publication.
2. Sibsankar Halder and Alex A Arvind, “Operating Systems”, Pearson Education.
3. Harvey M Dietel, “An Introduction to Operating System”, Pearson Education.
4. William Stallings, “Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles”, 6th Edition,
Pearson Education.
5. Harris, Schaum's Outline Of Operating Systems, McGraw Hill
KCA204 : DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Describe the features of a database system and its application and compare various
CO 1 K2
types of data models.
Construct an ER Model for a given problem and transform it into a relation database
CO 2 K5 , K6
schema.
Formulate solution to a query problem using SQL Commands, relational algebra, tuple
CO 3 K5 , K6
calculus and domain calculus.
Explain the need of normalization and normalize a given relation to the desired normal
CO 4 K2 , K3
form.
CO 5 Explain different approaches of transaction processing and concurrency control. K2
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Introduction: Overview, Database System vs File System, Database System 08
Concept and Architecture, Data Model Schema and Instances, Data Independence
and Database Language and Interfaces, Data Definitions Language, DML, Overall
Database Structure. Data Modeling Using the Entity Relationship Model: ER Model
Concepts, Notation for ER Diagram, Mapping Constraints, Keys, Concepts of
Super Key,
Candidate Key, Primary Key, Generalization, Aggregation, Reduction of an ER
Diagrams to Tables, Extended ER Model, Relationship of Higher Degree.
II Relational data Model and Language: Relational Data Model Concepts, Integrity 08
Constraints, Entity Integrity, Referential Integrity, Keys Constraints, Domain
Constraints, Relational Algebra, Relational Calculus, Tuple and Domain Calculus.
Introduction to SQL: Characteristics of SQL, Advantage of SQL. SQL Data Type
and Literals. Types of SQL Commands. SQL Operators and their Procedure. Tables,
Views and Indexes. Queries and Sub Queries. Aggregate Functions. Insert, Update
and Delete Operations, Joins, Unions, Intersection, Minus, Cursors, Triggers,
Procedures in
SQL/PL SQL
III Data Base Design & Normalization: Functional dependencies, normal forms, first, 08
second, third normal forms, BCNF, inclusion dependence, loss less join
decompositions, normalization using FD, MVD, and JDs, alternative approaches to
database design
IV Transaction Processing Concept: Transaction System, Testing of Serializability, 08
Serializability of Schedules, Conflict & View Serializable Schedule, Recoverability,
Recovery from Transaction Failures, Log Based Recovery, Checkpoints, Deadlock
Handling. Distributed Database: Distributed Data Storage, Concurrency Control,
Directory System
V Concurrency Control Techniques: Concurrency Control, Locking Techniques for 08
Concurrency Control, Time Stamping Protocols for Concurrency Control, Validation
Based Protocol, Multiple Granularity, Multi Version Schemes, Recovery with
Concurrent Transaction, Case Study of Oracle.
Suggested Readings:
1. Korth, Silbertz, Sudarshan,” Database Concepts”, McGraw Hill.
2. Date C J, “An Introduction to Database Systems”, Addision Wesley.
3. Elmasri, Navathe, “Fundamentals of Database Systems”, Addision Wesley.
4. O’Neil, "Databases", Elsevier Pub.
5. Ramakrishnan, "Database Management Systems", McGraw Hill.
6. Leon &Leon,”Database Management Systems”, Vikas Publishing House.
7. Bipin C. Desai, “ An Introduction to Database Systems”, Gagotia Publications.
8. Majumdar& Bhattacharya, “Database Management System”, McGraw Hill.
KCA205: DATA STRUCTURES & ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS

Knowledge
Level (KL)
Explain the concept of data structure, abstract data types, algorithms,
CO 1 analysis of algorithms and basic data organization schemes such as arrays K2
and linked lists.
Describe the applications of stacks and queues and implement various
CO 2 K3
operations on them using arrays and linked lists.
Describe the properties of graphs and trees and implement various
CO 3 K3
operations such as searching and traversal on them.
Compare incremental and divide-and-conquer approaches of designing
CO 4 K4
algorithms for problems such as sorting and searching.
Apply and analyze various design approaches such as Divide-and-Conquer,
CO 5 K4
greedy and dynamic for problem solving .
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Introduction to data structure: Data, Entity, Information, Difference
between Data and Information, Data type , Build in data type, Abstract data 08
type, Definition of data structures, Types of Data Structures: Linear and
Non-Linear Data Structure, Introduction to Algorithms: Definition of
Algorithms, Difference between algorithm and programs, properties of
algorithm, Algorithm Design Techniques, Performance Analysis of
Algorithms, Complexity of various code structures, Order of Growth,
Asymptotic Notations.
Arrays: Definition, Single and Multidimensional Arrays, Representation of
Arrays: Row Major Order, and Column Major Order, Derivation of Index
Formulae for 1-D,2-D Array Application of arrays, Sparse Matrices and
their representations.
Linked lists: Array Implementation and Pointer Implementation of Singly
Linked Lists, Doubly Linked List, Circularly Linked List, Operations on a
Linked List. Insertion, Deletion, Traversal, Polynomial Representation and
Addition Subtraction & Multiplications of Single variable.
II Stacks: Abstract Data Type, Primitive Stack operations: Push & Pop, Array
and Linked Implementation of Stack in C, Application of stack: Prefix and 08
Postfix Expressions, Evaluation of postfix expression, Iteration and
Recursion- Principles of recursion, Tail recursion, Removal of recursion
Problem solving using iteration and recursion with examples such as binary
search, Fibonacci numbers, and Hanoi towers.
Queues: Operations on Queue: Create, Add, Delete, Full and Empty,
Circular queues, Array and linked implementation of queues in C, Dequeue
and Priority Queue.
Searching: Concept of Searching, Sequential search, Index Sequential
Search, Binary Search. Concept of Hashing & Collision resolution
Techniques used in Hashing.
III Sorting: Insertion Sort, Selection Sort, Bubble Sort, Heap Sort, Comparison
of Sorting Algorithms, Sorting in Linear Time: Counting Sort and Bucket
Sort. 08
Graphs: Terminology used with Graph, Data Structure for Graph
Representations: Adjacency Matrices, Adjacency List, Adjacency. Graph
Traversal: Depth First Search and Breadth First Search, Connected
Component.
IV Trees: Basic terminology used with Tree, Binary Trees, Binary Tree
Representation: Array Representation and Pointer (Linked List) 08
Representation, Binary Search Tree, Complete Binary Tree, A Extended
Binary Trees, Tree Traversal algorithms: Inorder, Preorder and Postorder,
Constructing Binary Tree from given Tree Traversal, Operation of Insertion,
Deletion, Searching & Modification of data in Binary Search Tree.
Threaded Binary trees, Huffman coding using Binary Tree, AVL Tree and B
Tree.
V Divide and Conquer with Examples Such as Merge Sort, Quick Sort, Matrix
Multiplication: Strassen’s Algorithm 08
Dynamic Programming: Dijikstra Algorithm, Bellman Ford Algorithm, All-
pair Shortest Path: Warshal Algorithm, Longest Common Sub-sequence
Greedy Programming: Prims and Kruskal algorithm.
Suggested Readings:
1. Cormen T. H., Leiserson C. E., Rivest R. L., and Stein C., “Introduction to Algorithms”, PHI.
2. Horowitz Ellis, Sahni Sartaj and Rajasekharan S., “Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms”,
2nd Edition, Universities Press.
3. Dave P. H., H.B.Dave, “Design and Analysis of Algorithms”, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education.
4. Lipschuts S., “Theory and Problems of Data Structures”, Schaum’s Series.
5. Goyal K. K., Sharma Sandeep & Gupta Atul, “Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms”,
HP Hamilton.
6. Lipschutz, Data Structures With C - SIE - SOS, McGraw Hill
7. Samanta D., “Classic Data Structures”, 2nd Edition Prentice Hall India.
8. Goodrich M. T. and Tomassia R., “Algorithm Design: Foundations, Analysis and Internet
examples”, John Wiley and sons.
9. Sridhar S., “Design and Analysis of Algorithms”, Oxford Univ. Press.
10. Aho, Ullman and Hopcroft, “Design and Analysis of algorithms”, Pearson Education.
11. R. Neapolitan and K. Naimipour, “Foundations of Algorithms”,4th edition, Jones an Bartlett
Student edition.
12. Reema Thareja, Data Structures using C, Oxford Univ. Press
KCAA01: CYBER SECURITY

Identify and analyze nature & inherent difficulties in the security of the
CO 1 K3
Information System.
Analyze various threats and attacks, corresponding counter measures and
CO 2 K3
various vulnerability assessment and security techniques in an organization.
Applications of cyber based policies and use of IPR and patent law for
CO 3 K1,K2
software-based design. Define E-commerce types and threats to E-commerce.
Explain concepts and theories of networking and apply them to various
CO 4 K2
situations, classifying networks, analyzing performance.
Unit Topic Proposed
Lecture
I Introduction- Introduction to Information Systems, Types of Information
Systems, Development of Information Systems, Introduction to Information
Security and CIA triad, Need for Information Security, Threats to 08
Information Systems, Information Assurance and Security Risk Analysis,
Cyber Security.
II Application Security- (Database, E-mail and Internet),
Data Security Considerations-(Backups, Archival Storage and Disposal of
Data), Security Technology-(Firewall , VPNs, Intrusion Detection System),
Access Control. 08
Security Threats -Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horse, Bombs, Trapdoors, Spoofs,
E-mail Viruses, Macro Viruses, Malicious Software, Network and Denial of
Services Attack.
III Introduction to E-Commerce , Threats to E-Commerce, Electronic Payment
System, e- Cash, Credit/Debit Cards. Digital Signature, Cryptography
Developing Secure Information Systems, Application Development Security,
Information Security Governance & Risk Management, Security Architecture 08
& Design Security Issues in Hardware, Data Storage & Downloadable
Devices, Physical Security of IT Assets - Access Control, CCTV, Backup
Security Measures.
IV Security Policies- Why policies should be developed, Policy Review
Process, Publication and Notification Requirement of policies, Types of
policies – WWW policies, Email Security policies, Corporate Policies, 08
Sample Security Policies.
Case Study – Corporate Security
V Information Security Standards-ISO, IT Act, Copyright Act, IPR. Cyber
Crimes , Cyber Laws in India; IT Act 2000 Provisions, Intellectual Property
Law, Copy Right Law , Semiconductor Law and Patent Law , Software 08
Piracy and Software License.
KCA251:OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING LAB

Knowledge
Level (KL)
Use the Concept of Data Abstraction and Encapsulation in C++

CO1 K3
programs.
Design and Develop C++ program using the concept such as

CO2 K3
polymorphism, virtual function, exception handling and template.
Apply object oriented techniques to analyze, design and develop a

CO3 K3
complete solution for a given problem.
1. Use Java compiler and eclipse platform to write and execute java program.
2. Creating simple java programs,
3. Understand OOP concepts and basics of Java programming.
4. Create Java programs using inheritance and polymorphism.
5. Implement error-handling techniques using exception handling and multithreading.
6. Understand the use of java packages.
7. File handling and establishment of database connection.
8. Develop a calculator application in java.
9. Develop a Client Server Application.
10. Develop GUI applications using Swing components.
KCA252: DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LAB

Knowledge
Level (KL)
Use the Concept of Data Abstraction and Encapsulation in C++

CO1 K6
programs.
CO2 Write SQL commands to query a database. K3

Write PL/SQL programs for implementing stored procedures, stored
CO3 K6
functions, cursors, trigger and packages.
1. Installing oracle/ MYSQL.

2. Creating Entity-Relationship Diagram using case tools.
3. Writing SQL statements Using ORACLE /MYSQL:
a.Writing basic SQL SELECT statements.
b.Restricting and sorting data.
c.Displaying data from multiple tables.
d.Aggregating data using group function.
e.Manipulating data.
f. Creating and managing tables.
4. Normalization.
5. Creating cursor.
6. Creating procedure and functions.
7. Creating packages and triggers.
8. Design and implementation of payroll processing system.
9. Design and implementation of Library Information System.
10. Design and implementation of Student Information System.
11. Automatic Backup of Files and Recovery of Files.
KCA253:DATA STRUCTURES & ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS LAB

Knowledge
Level (KL)
Write and execute programs to implement various searching and

CO1 K3
sorting algorithms.
Write and execute programs to implement various operations on

CO2 K3
two-dimensional arrays.
Implement various operations of Stacks and Queues using both

CO3 arrays and linked lists data structures. K3
Implement graph algorithm to solve the problem of minimum

CO4 K3
spanning tree
Program in C or C++ for following:

1. To implement addition and multiplication of two 2D arrays.
2. To transpose a 2D array.
3. To implement stack using array
4. To implement queue using array.
5. To implement circular queue using array.
6. To implement stack using linked list.
7. To implement queue using linked list.
8. To implement BFS using linked list.
9. To implement DFS using linked list.
10. To implement Linear Search.
11. 11.To implement Binary Search.
12. To implement Bubble Sorting.
13. To implement Selection Sorting.
14. To implement Insertion Sorting.
15. To implement Merge Sorting.
16. To implement Heap Sorting.
17. To implement Matrix Multiplication by strassen’s algorithm
18. Find Minimum Spanning Tree using Kruskal’s Algorithm

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MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION (Two Year Course) MCA Ist Year 2020-21

DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL

EVALUATION SCHEME & SYLLABUS

MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION

(Effective from the Session: 2020-21)

MCA (MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION)

* Qualifying Non-credit Course

MCA 1st Year

MCA (MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION)

KCA102 :PROBLEM SOLVING USING C

IV Structure: Introduction, Initializing, defining and declaring structure, 08

1. Kanetkar Y., “Let Us C”, BPB Publications.

KCA103 : Principles of Management & Communication

KCA104 : Discrete Mathematics

KCA105 : COMPUTER ORGANIZATION & ARCHITECTURE

1. John P. Hayes, "Computer Architecture and Organization", McGraw Hill.

KCA151: PROBLEM SOLVING USING C LAB

Course Outcome (CO) Bloom’s

At the end of course , the student will be able to

Write, compile, debug and execute programs in a C programming

Write programs that incorporate use of variables, operators and

Write programs for solving problems involving use of decision control

CO5 Write programs using graphics and file handling operations. K3

1. Program to implement conditional statements in C language.

Note: The Instructor may add/delete/modifyexperiments, wherever he/she feels in a

KCA152: COMPUTER ORGANIZATION & ARCHITECTURE LAB

Course Outcome (CO) Bloom’s

At the end of course , the student will be able to

Design and verify combinational circuits (adder, code converter,

CO2 Design and verify various flip-flops. K3

CO4 Demonstrate combinational circuit using simulator K2

Note: The Instructor may add/delete/modify/tune experiments, wherever he/she feels in a

KCA153 : PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION LAB

Course Outcome (CO) Bloom’s

At the end of course , the student will be able to

Develop the ability to work as a team member as an integral activity in

Increase confidence in their ability to read, comprehend, organize, and

Write coherent speech outlines that demonstrate their ability to use

Develop proper listening skills; articulate and enunciate words and

Show confidence and clarity in public speaking projects; be schooledin

1. Group Discussion: participating in group discussions- understanding group

MCA 1st Year

MCA (MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION)

Pushdown Automata for Context Free Languages, Context Free

KCA202 : OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

KCA203 : OPERATING SYSTEMS

KCA204 : DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Course Outcome ( CO) Bloom’s Knowledge Level (KL)

KCA205: DATA STRUCTURES & ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS

KCAA01: CYBER SECURITY

KCA251:OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING LAB

Course Outcome (CO) Bloom’s

At the end of course , the student will be able to

Use the Concept of Data Abstraction and Encapsulation in C++

Design and Develop C++ program using the concept such as

Apply object oriented techniques to analyze, design and develop a

KCA252: DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LAB

Course Outcome (CO) Bloom’s

At the end of course , the student will be able to