aiou programs offered

AIOU PROGRAMS OFFERED TO CONTINUING STUDENTS

1.                     Matric                                             

2.                     Intermediate (FA)

3.                     Bachelors (BA/B.Com/BLIS)

4.                     BED

5.                     M.Ed. Teacher Education

6.                     M.Ed. Science Education

7.                     M.Ed. DNFE Education

8.                     M.Ed. Special Education

9.                     M.A DNFE Education

10.                 M.A Special Education

11.                 MA Teacher Education

12.                 MA EPM

13.                 MBA (Banking & Finance)

14.                 MBA (3.5 years) Program

15.                 M.Com

16.                 MBA

17.                 COL Executive MBA / MPA

18.                 M.Sc Mass Communication

19.                 M.Sc Forestry Extension

20.                 Master in Library & Information Science (MLIS)

21.                 M.Sc Sociology

22.                 M.Sc Chemistry

23.                 M.Sc Physics

24.                 MA Urdu

25.                 M.Sc Pakistan Studies

26.                 PGD leading to M.Sc Gender and Women Studies

27.                 M.Sc Economics

28.                 M.Sc (Hons) Live Stock Management

29.                 M.Sc (Hons) Rural Development

30.                 M.Sc (Hons) Agricultural Extension

31.                 M.Sc Statistics

32.                 M.Sc Mathematics

33.                 M.Sc Community Health & nutrition PGD Dietetics & PGD in Nutrition

34.                 MA Arabic

35.                 M. Phil Education with Specialization in Teacher Education

36.                 M. Phil Mass Communication

37.                 M. Phil Islamic Studies

38.                 M. Phil Economics

39.                 M. Phil Statistics

40.                 M. Phil Iqbal Studies

41.                 M. Phil Education with Specialization in EPM

42.                 M. Phil Chemistry

43.                 M. Phil Education with Specialization in DNFE

44.                 M. Phil Food and Nutrition Program

Operating System and Types

OPERATING SYSTEM

Introduction: 

An operating system is the most important and major program that runs on a system (computer). Every computer system must have an operating system in order to run different programs. The operating system is collection of software’s which manages various computer hardware resources. It additionally provides common services to different computer programs.

An operating system performs several tasks such as:

• Recognize input from a keyboard
• Send output to a display screen (monitor)
• Keep track of files as well as directories on a disk

Control various peripheral devices like hard drive, printer, video or sound card etc

A figure named as “Operating System & its Interfaces” shows the above basic concept in a clear way:

 

Figure 1: “Operating System & its Interfaces”

      An operating system generally acts as an “ interaction” between computer user and computer hardware. The most observable feature of an operating-system is its interface. The operating system basically provides an environment where users can execute different programs.

      As soon as a user turn-on or boot a computer, the operating system is loaded into memory automatically. The term booting basically refers to the complete process of loading any operating system into a computer’s memory. This process is usually done through a program (commonly known as boot-strap loader) which is permanently stored in a computer’s electronic circuitry (generally on a ROM-chip).

Types of Operating System

1. Graphical User Interface (GUI) Operating-System

      A GUI operating-system basically provides a graphical-user-interface to its users in order to communicate with system/computer. In this interface, the icons, menus or graphical objects are being used for issuing commands. The users of GUI operating systems don’t need to memorize different commands while interacting with computer. The examples of GUI operating-system include:

•           Windows (The windows (operating system) are very popular among all others).

•           Linux etc.

 

2. Command Line Operating-System

A command line operating-system basically provides a command-prompt in order to type different commands. The users use these commands while their interaction with computer. The users of command line operating systems need to memorize different commands for performing various tasks. The examples of command line operating-system include:

•          DOS

•          Unix etc.

Diploma in Computer Science

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Introduction PGD(cs) program is especially designed for professionals who would like to convert thir career into Computer Science. This programme is unique since into Computer Science. This programme is unique since it is suitable for all disciplines.It essential practical skills in key areas of Computer Science. The programme can be completed in one year and successful candidates could start a professional carrier Requirements: Bachelor Degree with with minimum 2nd division from HEC recognize institution. Duration: One year (2 semesters). Teaching Methodology: Online classes will be conducted through internet. One week workshop is conducted at AIOU main campus, Islamabad in each semester.
Scheme of Studies Semester - 1 Code Title Cr.Hrs 3575 Software Engineering 4(4,0) 3576 Introduction to Computer Concepts 4(3,1) 3577 Programming in C/C++ Language 4(3,1) 3578 Professional Communication 3(3,0) 3579 Data Base Applications 4(3,1) Semester - 2 Code Title Cr.Hrs 3580 or 3435 Discrete Structure, Visual Basic & Database Interface 4(4,0) 3581 Data Structure and Applications 4(4,0) 3582 Internet Programming Languages 4(3,1) 3583 Operating Systems Concepts 4(4,0) 3584 Data Communication and Networks 4(4,0)

Source: http://dcs.aiou.edu.pk/pgd.php