MS-CIT STANDARD CURRICULUM 1

MS-CIT STANDARD CURRICULUM

Maharashtra State-Certificate in Information Technology
Academic Year 2016
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MS-CIT SYLLABUS
1 Computer Basics ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Operating System (Windows 7) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Internet ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Word Processing (Microsoft Word 2013) ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
5 Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel 2013) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6 Presentation Graphics (Microsoft PowerPoint 2013) ....................................................................................................................................... 11
7 Personal Information Manager (Microsoft Outlook 2013) ............................................................................................................................. 12
8 Database Management System (Microsoft Access 2013) ................................................................................................................................ 12
9 Computer Ethics, Privacy and Security .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
10 ICT for School ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
11 Novice-Friendly Language............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
12 Office Suites ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
13 Famine Eradication .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
14 Study Material..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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Computer Basics

 Overview of computers
 Uses of computer
 Using mouse comfortably
 Using keyboard for typing
 Understanding Input, Process and Output
 Computer Hardware and Software
 Computer Ergonomics

Operating System (Windows 7)

 Overview of Operating System

 Basic Operations
o How to start a computer
o How to logoff and hibernate a laptop
o How to connect a headset to computer
o Learn to interact with computers
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 Personalizing Desktop
o Changing the Desktop Background
o Applying a Screen Saver
o Applying Themes
 File and Folder Management : How to better manage files and folders
 Using Accessories
o Creating pictures with MS Paint
o Using Notepad to create a text document
o Using WordPad to decorate a document
o Windows Media Player
o Calculator
o Sticky Notes
o Tablet PC Input Panel
o Games
o Math Input Panel
 Language Settings
o How to set other languages on computer
 Enhance the performance of computer
 Using Disk Clean-up
o Using Disk Defragmenter
o Using Windows Update
o Protecting your computer against viruses
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 Making IT Work for You

o Connecting your computer to a projector
o Using Sound Recorder
o Writing a CD
o Taking a backup of mobile data
o Connecting other devices to the computer
o Scanning QR code
o Protecting computer against viruses
o Sending and receiving eFax
o File Compression and Decompression

Internet

 Basic Operations
o Overview of Internet
o Internet Concepts
o Working with browsers
o Know about WWW, URL, Search Engines
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 Digital Access and Online Services

o Searching and downloading information
o Searching information on Wikipedia
o Using JustDial to find online services
o Subscribing and reading newspapers online
o Typing text in the regional language
o Using Google Maps
o Working with Google Apps
o Online Ticket Booking
o Listening music and watching videos
o Apply for PAN Card/Passport /Aadhar Card online
o Pay electricity bill and service tax online
o Booking gas refill online
o Downloading eBooks
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 Digital Communication
o Creating and operating an Email account
o Managing email account password
o Interacting with peoples using social media
o Sending short messages to mobile
o How to do Voice Typing
 Use of eCommerce
o Opening and accessing a net banking account
o Online shopping with Flipkart
o Buying the best computer by comparing prices
 Online Collaboration
o Sharing photo album on SlideShare and Picasa
o Uploading and sharing videos on YouTube
o Joining hobby groups online
o Upload resume on a job portal
o Building network for professional up-gradation
o Organizing Video Workshop
o Accomplishing certification course online
o Uploading and viewing videos online
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o Introduction to different mobile messaging apps

o Using Google Hangout
o Social Media Activities
 Digital Etiquette
 Cyber Securities
 Cyber Law
 Wikipedia
o Introduction To Wikipedia
o How to register
o How to edit Wikipedia
o How to edit Wikipedia
o Article Creation
o How to format an article
o How to add sources
o How to link articles
o What is talk page?
o How to use the history link
o Wiki-Projects
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Word Processing (Microsoft Word 2013)

 Basic Operations
 Creating and Editing documents
 Formatting documents
 Enhancing documents
 Applying Page Setup
 Working with various objects like shapes, SmartArt, Pictures and Tables
 Inserting Header and Footers
 Linking and embedding documents
 Previewing and Printing documents
 Advanced Word Processing
o Creating and Editing PDF documents
o Comparing two versions of a document
Proofreading of a document
o Using track changes
o Including Digital Signature into the document
o Inserting ActiveX controls
o Using Table of Contents
o Using Mail Merge
o Protecting a document
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o Sharing document online

 Creating a web page
 Creating Socially Useful and Productive Works

Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel 2013)

 Creating and editing workbook

 Organizing and formatting worksheets
 Data analysis and management
 Using formulas and functions
 Previewing and printing worksheets
 Advanced Spreadsheet
o Managing multiple worksheets
o Producing and designing charts
o Creating Pivot tables and pivot charts
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o Importing and exporting data between spreadsheets and other applications

o Using advanced functions
o Applying conditional formatting
o Using data validation
o Using sort and filter
 Creating Socially Useful and Productive Works

Presentation Graphics (Microsoft PowerPoint 2013)

 Creating and Editing Presentations
 Designing and Enhancing Presentation
 Delivering Presentation
 Advanced Presentation Graphics
o Creating videos of presentations
o Saving presentation in various formats
o Importing and exporting presentations
o Using templates
o Working with slide master
 Creating Socially Useful and Productive Works
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Personal Information Manager (Microsoft Outlook 2013)

 Setting up a new email account in Microsoft Outlook

 Sending, receiving, replying, forwarding mail messages
 Including a signature in outgoing message
 Scheduling meetings with others
 Creating contacts, appointments, task list and group contacts

Database Management System (Microsoft Access 2013)

 Planning and designing various databases

 Setting appropriate data types and entering data
 Creating forms to add or edit data easily and effectively
 Producing and printing reports
 Importing or exporting data from various applications like Excel, Outlook, and Text file.
 Protecting a database created in MS Access
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Computer Ethics, Privacy and Security

 Computer Ergonomics
 Go Green Content
 Cyber Security
 Cyber Law
 Netiquettes

ICT for School

 Google Talk
 Graphmatica
 IrfanView
 Using Picasa
 CamStudio
 Stellarium
 Windows Media Player
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 VLC Media Player

 Real Media Player
 Audacity
 Zip and unzip files to optimize the size
 GeoGebra

Novice-Friendly Language

 Scratch Programming

Office Suites
 Open Office – Word Processor
 Open Office - Spreadsheet
 Open Office - Presentation Graphics

Famine Eradication

Study Material
 Highly illustrative book called Introduction to Information Technology By Timothy J. O'Leary & Linda I. O'Leary