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- Discrete Mathematics: Permutation, Combination and Probability / क्रमचय, संचय एवं प्रायिकता, Set Theory, Relations, Functions, Propositional and Predicate Logic, Graph Theory, Group Theory
- Digital Logic: Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Boolean Expression, Boolean Minimization, Logic Gates & Hardware, Combinational Circuit, Sequential Circuits, Number System, Number Representation, Floating Point Rep
- Computer Organization and Architecture: Basics of COA, Programming the Basic Computer, Cache Memory Organization, Input Output Organisation, Instr Formats & Modes, Register Transfer and Microoperations, Control Unit Design, Pipelining, Multiprocessors
- Programming: Language Design, C Fundamentals, Control Flow, Functions, Arrays & Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures & Enums, DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling, OOPS with C++
- Data Structures: Introduction to DS, Array, Linked List, Stack, Queue, Tree, Graphs, Hashing
- Algorithms: Algorithm Analysis, Time Complexity Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Greedy Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Minimum Spanning Trees, Shortest Path Algos, Advanced Algorithms
- Theory of Computation: Grammar, Regular Language Properties, Moore & Mealy Machines, Turing Machines
- Compiler Design: Intro to Compilers, Lexical Analysis, Grammar & CFG, Syntax Analysis: Top-Down, Syntax Analysis: Bottom-Up, Semantic Analysis & SDT, Intermediate Code Gen, Code Optimization, Run Time Environment, Introduction to TOC, Deterministic FA (DFA), Non-Deterministic FA, Regular Expressions, Pushdown Automata & CFG, Complexity Theory
- Operating Systems: Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Threads & Process Creation, Deadlock, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management, Unix OS, Linux OS, Security
- Database Management Systems: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, SQL, Relational Calculus, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, ORDBMS, NoSQL
- Computer Networks: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Hardware basics, Network Security
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The video lecture focuses on the analysis of Deterministic Finite Automata (DFA). The instructor begins by examining a specific DFA diagram to determine the language L(M) it accepts. He systematically traces paths and tests strings against the options provided. Later, the lecture transitions to a new problem involving a different DFA structure, where the instructor solves three multiple-choice questions related to defining final states for specific language conditions, such as strings starting and ending with the same symbol.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The instructor analyzes a DFA with states $S_c$ (start), $S_1, S_2, S_6, S_7$. $S_6$ and $S_7$ are final states. He traces the path $S_c \xrightarrow{a} S_1 \xrightarrow{a} S_6$ to show 'aa' is accepted. He notes that once in $S_6$, any input ($a, b$) loops back, meaning 'aa' followed by anything is accepted. Similarly, $S_c \xrightarrow{b} S_2 \xrightarrow{b} S_7$ accepts 'bb' followed by anything. He tests option (a) 'words starting with aa or bb' by checking 'baa', which is accepted but doesn't start with 'aa' or 'bb', ruling it out. He tests 'abba', which is accepted, confirming it contains 'bb'. He concludes the correct answer is (c) 'words containing aa or bb as a sub word'.
2:00 – 4:06 02:00-04:06
The slide presents a new DFA with states Start, $q_0, q_1, q_2, q_3$. Question 1 asks for final states to accept strings starting with 'a' and ending with 'b'. The instructor circles option (b) $q_1$. Question 2 asks which strings are accepted if $q_0$ and $q_1$ are final states. The strings are 1. ababab, 2. Babaaa, 3. aaaba. The instructor marks option (c) 1, 3. Question 3 asks for the set of accepting states for strings with the same starting and ending symbols. The options are a) $\{q_0\}$, b) $\{q_0, q_3\}$, c) $\{q_3\}$, d) $\{q_3, q_1\}$. The instructor circles option (b) $\{q_0, q_3\}$.
The lecture progresses from analyzing an existing DFA to identifying its language, to designing/analyzing DFAs for specific constraints. The first part establishes the concept of sub-words in regular languages. The second part applies DFA transition logic to define acceptance criteria based on string properties (start/end symbols). The instructor uses visual tracing and option elimination to guide the student through the problems.

