Computer Science XI ISC

 

The Computer Science syllabus for ISC (Indian School Certificate) Class 11 includes the following topics:

Introduction to Computer Systems:

• Basic components of a computer system
• Hardware and software concepts
• Input and output devices
• Memory and storage devices
• Operating systems and utility software
• Introduction to Programming in C++:

Introduction to C++ programming language

• Basic structure of a C++ program
• Data types, variables, and constants
• Operators and expressions
• Control structures: decision-making and looping
• Arrays and Strings:

Introduction to arrays and strings

• Declaration, initialization, and manipulation of arrays and strings
• Array traversal and searching
• Sorting and merging of arrays
• String operations and functions
• Functions in C++:

Introduction to functions

• Function prototypes and function calls
• Pass by value and pass by reference
• Recursive functions
• Function overloading and inline functions
• Classes and Objects:

Introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP)

• Class and object concepts
• Data members and member functions
• Constructors and destructors
• Access specifiers and encapsulation
• Pointers and Dynamic Memory Allocation:

Introduction to pointers and their applications

• Pointer declaration and initialization
• Pointers and arrays
• Dynamic memory allocation and deallocation
• Pointer arithmetic and function pointers
• File Handling:

File concepts and file operations

• Opening, reading, writing, and closing files
• Sequential and random access files
• Error handling and exception handling
• File handling using C++ libraries
• Data Structures:

Introduction to data structures

• Arrays, linked lists, stacks, and queues
• Trees: binary trees, binary search trees
• Graphs: representation and traversal algorithms
• Sorting and searching algorithms
• Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates:

Introduction to Boolean algebra

• Logic gates and their truth tables
• Boolean expressions and simplification
• Combinational circuits: adders, multiplexers, and decoders
• Sequential circuits: flip-flops, counters, and registers
• Communication and Network Concepts:

Introduction to computer networks

• Network topologies and protocols
• TCP/IP and OSI models
• Internet and World Wide Web (WWW)
• Network security and ethical issues

This syllabus provides a comprehensive understanding of computer science, covering programming, data structures, file handling, logic gates, and networking concepts. It prepares students for advanced topics in Class 12 and builds a strong foundation for higher studies in computer science and related fields.