Bachelor of Computer Applications

Knowledge of Computers is the need of these times. Modern technology is in use everywhere. Internet based facilities are promoting new businesses every day. Openings in the field of Computers lure students to take up BCA as a course for study. Theoretically application in windows is supposed to be a small part of the computer screen. But workings of Microsoft Windows are based on this application. Computer Fundamentals & Windows Based Application is an essential paper for a Student of BCA.

C/C++ application is the entry which makes the application useful. Programming in C is a separate paper along with C++Lab, which is taken up during the degree semester.

All instructions are given to the student about the hardware & software in a computer. One is taught to perform Logical Operations. One learns to translate and start programs. All about Arrays and Pointers is taught during the duration of the course.

Mathematics is another essential segment which is covered during the course. A degree holder knows everything about Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction, Signed and Unsigned Numbers, Floating Point and Construction of a Basic Arithmetic Logic Unit.

There is full exploitation of Memory Hierarchy and Enhancing of Performance with Pipelining. There is theory imparted to students about Data Hazards and Forwarding, Data Hazards and Stalls and Branch Hazards. Everything is taught about the Processor.

A Bachelor of Computer Applications becomes well versed in Java Programming, Client Server Architecture, UNIX and Shell Programming, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, DBMS Labs, Web Designing, ADA Lab, MIS and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Project System Side or Application side.

Benefits of Distance Education

A student, who is unable to join a regular course of study, joins BCA through distance education scheme. The part time course has another advantage for the student, and this is regarding study material. Universities like Karnataka State Open University have experienced staff to prepare study material for the students. This study material includes everything that is essential in technology at international level. Unlike a regular student, a distance education student gets prepared material, he just needs to sit and go through it for the forthcoming examination.

Opportunities for a BCA Student

A BCA student with a professional degree in his hand can look forward to a position of a System Administrator. He is fully capable of working in the hardware and software lab of good company.

BCA students can start their career as Programmers and then move further up the job ladder. Project Manager’s position is also considered to be a prestigious position for a person who is going in for his first job.

Aim of a BCA course is to create exposure opportunities for students. Paper in Communication helps students when they come into practice in real life situations.