Computing_Lab_2
Computing_Lab_2
Computing_Lab_2
BA Sanskrit
Introduction:
This course is designed to provide hands-on experience of computing tools for document processing
such as LaTeX and basic knowledge of HTML(HyperText Markup Language) and CSS(Cascading
Style Sheets) for creating the Websites. In LaTeX, the student would learn the concepts like
preparing documents and presentations, Text Formatting, Tabular environment and preparing
presentations and bibliography, etc. In HTML, the student will learn the concepts such as the basic
structure of HTML documents, Markup tags, Lists, Insertion of Hyperlinks and Multimedia etc. In
the case of CSS, the student will learn to create style sheets, color, and border properties.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
Prepare high-quality documents using LaTeX
Prepare presentations using Beamer
Create documents using online editors such as Overleaf
Develop a website using HTML and CSS
Pre-requisites:
Before taking this course, the student should have passed the following courses:
Computing for Business and Society
Computing Lab 1
Reading Material:
Grätzer, George. Practical LaTeX, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2014
Van Dongen, Marc. LaTeX and Friends, Springer Science & Business Media, 2012.
Stefan, Kottwitz. LaTeX Beginner’s Guide, Packt Publishing Ltd, 2011.
Jon Duckett, HTML and CSS:Design and Build Websites, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
Indianapolis, Indiana, 2011.
Module-wise topics:
Pedagogy
This course will run in practice mode, where the focus will be on hands-on experience of some
computing tools. There will be assignments supporting the learning and a group project to solve
some real-life problems.
Evaluation
Midterm Lab 20 Points
Controlled Lab 40 Points
Record 40 Points