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Discovering Computers
A Gateway to information
Chapter No.1
Introduction to Computers
A World of computer literacy?
Knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.
Computers are everywhere.
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Discovering Computers |
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Discovering Computers Lecture No.1 |
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Introduction to Computer Science |
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Introduction to Computers Text Books |
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Introduction to Computers Reference Books |
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Introduction to Computers Assessment Criteria |
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Introduction to computers Sessional 15% |
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Introduction to computers Mid |
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Introduction to computers Final |
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Recognize the importance of computer literacy. Define the term computer and identify its components. Explain why a computer is a powerful tool. |
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A World of computer literacy? Knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses. Computers are everywhere. |
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What is a computer? How is a computer defined? Electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory. |
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What is a computer?Input, output, process, storage, communication |
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The Components of a computer.What is an input device?Hardware used to enter data and instructions. |
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The component of a computer.What is an output device?Hardware that conveys information to a user. |
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The components of a computer. What is the system unit? Box-like case containing electronic components used to process data. |
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The components of a computer.What are two main components on the motherboard?Central Processing Unit (CPU)Also called a processor carries out instructions that tell computer what to do. |
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The components of a computer.What is storage?Holds data, instructions, and information for future use.Storage media Physical material on which data, instructions and information are stored.storage device Records and retrieves items to and from a storage medium |
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The components of a computer. What is storage media? Portable, thin memory cards used in: Digital Cameras. Handheld computers. |
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The components of a computer. What is a floppy disk? Thin, circular, flexible disk enclosed in rigid plastic shell. A USB flash drive is portable, and has much greater storage capacity. |
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The components of a computer. What is a flash drive? Provides much greater storage capacity than a floppy disk or zip disk. Small and lightweight enough to be transported on a key chain or in a pocket. |
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What is hard disk? Provides much greater storage capacity than a floppy disk or USB flash drive.Housed inside the system unit. |
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What is a Compact disc? Flat, round, portable metal disc, CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD+RW |
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What is a computer so powerful?What makes a computer powerful?Storage, reliability and consistency, speed, accuracy, communications |
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What is a network? Collection of computers and devices connected together. Communications device, Communications media, Enables a connection between computers |
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Networks and the internet. What are the reasons to network? |
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Networks and the internet.What is a server?Manages the resources on a network.A client access the resources on the server. |
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What is the internet? Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of computers. |
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Why do users access the internet? Communications, information, shopping, banking and investing, classes, entertainment. |
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What is the web? Billions of documents, called web pages, available to anyone connected to the internet. |
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Computer Software. How do you install a software program? A program is a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do. |
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What is a graphical user interface (GUI)? Allows you to interact with the software using graphics and icons. Controls how you enter data and how the screen displays information. |
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Computer Software. What is system software? Programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices. Operating system (OS) is a set of programs that coordinates all activities among computer hardware devices and allows users to run application software. |
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What is application software? Programs that perform specific tasks for users. |
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What is a programmer? Someone who develops application or system software. Programmer writes instructions to direct computer to process data into information. |
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categories of computers. What are the categories of computers? |
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Personal computers. What are the two most popular series of personal computers? |
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Personal computers. What is a desktop computers? Designed so all of the components fit on or under a desk or table. |
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Personal Computers. What is a notebook computer? Portable, small enough to fit on your lap. Also called a laptop computer. Generally more expensive than a desktop computer. |
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Handheld computers. What is a tablet PC? Resembles a letter-sized slate. Allows you to write on the screen using a digital pen. Especially useful for taking notes. |
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Handheld computers. What are web enabled handled computers? Allow you to check email and access the internet. Web enabled telephone is a "smart phone". |
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Handheld computers. What is a handheld computer? Small enough to fit in your hand. Used by mobile employees such as meter readers and delivery people. |
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What is a personal digital assistant (PDA)? Provides personal organizer functions. Calender, appointment book, address book, calculator, notepad |
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Servers. What types of servers are there? |
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Elements of an information system. What are information system elements? People, procedures, data, software, hardware. |
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Examples of computer usage. What are five categories of computer users? |
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Examples of computer usage? What software is available for a home user? |
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Examples of computer usage. What software is available for a small office/home office (SOHO) user? |
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Examples of computer usage. What is available for a mobile user? |
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Examples of computer usage. What are the needs of the large business user? |
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What are the needs of a power user? Speed and large amounts of storage, types of power users. |
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Computer applications in society. What are some examples of computer applications in society? |
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Summary of introduction to computers. To importance of computer literacy.
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