CSE121: Orientation To Computing-Ii Notes & Study Material
This course focuses on skill development and employability by introducing students to various computing domains including Data Science, Big Data, AI, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, DevOps, Cloud Computing, and Full Stack Web Development.
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CSE121 Unit-Wise Detailed Syllabus
Unit 1: Data Science & Big Data
Data science and its need, Applications of data science/Big data, Data science Lifecycle with use case, Big data and its 3Vs, Challenges of Big data, Skill needed for Big data, Tools usage like Apache Hadoop, Tableau, R language, Excel, Big Data on the Cloud, Use of Big Data in different areas, Job roles and skillset for Data science and Big data
Unit 2: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Introduction to AI, ML and Deep Learning, Expert systems, Fuzzy systems, Augmented Reality, Use of AI in different fields - NLP, Healthcare, Agriculture, Social media monitoring, Tools and techniques for implementing AI, Google Translator, Driverless Car, ALEXA, Siri, ChatGPT, Current trends and opportunities, Job roles and skillset for AI and ML
Unit 3: Cybersecurity
Introduction to cybersecurity-definition, importance in digital era, CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), Cyber Threat Landscape: Insider vs External threats, Malwares, Common cyber-attacks- Phishing and Social Engineering attacks,Password and brute-force attacks Malware-based attacks, Denial of Service (DoS),Zero day attack, case study of recent cyber incidents, secure web browsing, social media and email security, personal data protection and digital footprints, Cybersecurity tools (Nmap, Wireshark, AI-based threat detection systems), cybersecurity compliance, Job roles and skill sets for cybersecurity
Unit 4: DevOps & Software Testing
Introduction to DevOps, DevOps Vs Traditional Software Development Models, DevOps Tools - Git, Docker, Selenium, Mavin, Puppet, Ansible, Kubernetes, Nagios, DevOps life cycle, role of automation in DevOps, CI/CD, fundamentals of testing, Objectives of Testing, Types of Testing, Levels of testing, Applications of software testing in IT companies, Manual Vs automation testing, Introduction to test case design (simple example), defect life cycle, Career opportunities in the field of DevOps and software testing with skillset
Unit 5: Cloud Computing
Introduction to cloud computing, Uses of cloud computing in applications services, Platform deployments, Types of cloud model implementations, Types of cloud services, Data analytics, Virtualization, Tools and techniques for implementing cloud computing, Job roles and skillset for cloud computing
Unit 6: Full Stack Web Development & UI/UX
Introduction to Web Development, User Interface Design, frontend, backend, databases, CRUD applications, Responsive web design, mobile-first development, Single page applications (SPA), Languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP, Java Scripts, and frameworks by using VS code tool, Overview of AR/VR-significance, How does AR/VR work? Software/Hardware and devices, Applications, Job-roles and skillset for full stack and UI/UX
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