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This document provides an overview of the objectives and content covered in the CSC134 course on computer and information processing. The key topics covered include: 1) An introduction to computers and their components, including the system unit, storage, input/output devices, and how data is processed. 2) Different categories of computers like personal computers, mobile devices, servers, and their uses. 3) Computer software, including system software, application software, and programming. 4) How computers are used in various fields like education, healthcare, manufacturing, and by different types of users. 5) Networks and the internet, and how people and organizations utilize these technologies. 6) The impact
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Chapter 1 -introduction_to_computers csc
- 1. CSC134 : COMPUTER& INFORMATION PROCESSING Introduction to computers Suhailah Mohd Yusof Department of Computer Science, UiTM Kedah suhailah_my@kedah.uitm.edu.my | 011-11418288| http://habibalbi.weebly.com
- 2. Objectives Overview Explain whycomputer literacy is vital to success in today’s world Define the term, computer, and describe the relationship between data and information Describe the five components of a computer Discuss the advantages and disadvantages that users experience when working with computers Define the term, network, and identify benefits of sharing resources on a network Discuss the uses of the Internet and World Wide Web See Page 3 for Detailed Objectives Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 2
- 3. Objectives Overview Distinguish between systemsoftware and application software Differentiate among types, sizes, and functions of computers in each category Explain how home users, small office/home office users, mobile users, power users, and enterprise users each interact with computers See Page 3 for Detailed Objectives Describe the role of each element in an information system Discuss how society uses computers in education, finance, government, health care, science, publishing, travel, and manufacturing Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 3
- 4. A World ofComputers • Computers are everywhere Pages 4 - 5 Figure 1-1 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 4
- 5. What Is aComputer? • A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory Collects data (input) Processing Produces information (output) Information Processing Cycle Page 6 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 5
- 6. What Is aComputer? Page 6 Figure 1-2 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 6
- 7. The Components ofa Computer • A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware Input Device • Allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer Output Device • Hardware component that conveys information to one or more people System Unit • Case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data Storage Device Communications Device Pages 6 - 8 • Holds data, instructions, and information for future use • Enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 7
- 8. The Components ofa Computer Page 7 Figure 1-3 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 8
- 9. Advantages and Disadvantages ofUsing Computers Advantages of Using Computers Speed Health Risks Reliability Violation of Privacy Consistency Public Safety Storage Impact on Labor Force Communications Pages 9 - 10 Disadvantages of Using Computers Impact on Environment Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 9
- 10. Advantages and Disadvantages ofUsing Computers • Green computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer • Strategies include: – – – – Recycling Regulating manufacturing processes Extending the life of computers Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computers Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Green Computing below Chapter 1 Page 10 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 10
- 11. Networks and theInternet • A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media Pages 10 - 11 Figure 1-6 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 11
- 12. Networks and theInternet • The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click The Internet below Chapter 1 Page 11 Figure 1-7 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 12
- 13. Networks and theInternet • People use the Internet for a variety of reasons: Communicate Research and Access Information Entertainment Pages 12 - 13 Figure 1-8 Download Videos Shop Bank and Invest Share Information Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 Online Trading Web Application 13
- 14. Networks and theInternet • A social networking Web site encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Facebook below Chapter 1 Page 14 Figure 1-9 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 14
- 15. Computer Software • Software,also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them System Software • Operating system • Utility program Application Software Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Windows below Chapter 1 Pages 15 - 16 Figures 1-10 - 1-11 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 15
- 16. Computer Software • Installingis the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware Pages 16 - 17 Figure 1-12 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 16
- 17. Computer Software • Aprogrammer develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information Page 18 Figure 1-13 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 17
- 18. Categories of Computers Personalcomputers Mobile computers and mobile devices Game consoles Servers Mainframes Supercomputers Embedded computers Page 19 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 18
- 19. Personal Computers • Apersonal computer can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself • Two popular architectures are the PC and the Apple – Desktop computer Page 19 Figures 1-15 - 1-16 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 19
- 20. Mobile Computers andMobile Devices Mobile Computer Mobile Device Personal computer you can carry from place to place Examples include notebook computers, laptop computers, netbooks, ultra-thins, and Tablet PCs Pages 20 - 23 Computing device small enough to hold in your hand Examples include smart phones, PDAs, handheld computers, portable media players, and digital cameras Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 20
- 21. Mobile Computers andMobile Devices Notebook computer Tablet PC Smart phone PDA Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Camera Phone below Chapter 1 Pages 20 - 22 Figures 1-17 – 1-20 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 21
- 22. Mobile Computers andMobile Devices Handheld computer Portable media player Digital camera Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Digital Cameras below Chapter 1 Pages 22 - 23 Figures 1-21 – 1-23 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 22
- 23. Game Consoles • Agame console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games Page 24 Figure 1-24 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 23
- 24. Servers • A servercontrols access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network – Provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information Page 25 Figure 1-25 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 24
- 25. Mainframes • A mainframeis a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously Page 25 Figure 1-26 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 25
- 26. Supercomputers • A supercomputeris the fastest, most powerful computer – Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single second Page 25 Figure 1-27 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 26
- 27. Embedded Computers • Anembedded computer is a specialpurpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product Consumer Electronics • Mobile and digital telephones • Digital televisions • Cameras • Video recorders • DVD players and recorders • Answering machines Page 26 Home Automation Devices • Thermostats • Sprinkling systems • Security monitoring systems • Appliances • Lights Automobiles • Antilock brakes • Engine control modules • Airbag controller • Cruise control Process Controllers and Robotics • Remote monitoring systems • Power monitors • Machine controllers • Medical devices Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 Computer Devices and Office Machines • • • • Keyboards Printers Faxes Copiers 27
- 28. Embedded Computers Page 26 Figure1-28 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 28
- 29. Elements of anInformation System Hardware Software People Procedures Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Women in Technology below Chapter 1 Page 27 Data Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 29
- 30. Elements of anInformation System Page 27 Figure 1-29 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 30
- 31. Examples of ComputerUsage Home User • Personal financial management • Web access • Communications • Entertainment Small Office/Home Office User • Look up information • Send and receive e-mail messages • Make telephone calls Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Minorities in Technology below Chapter 1 Pages 28 – 31 Figures 1-30 – 1-32 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 Mobile User • Connect to other computers on a network or the Internet • Transfer information • Play video games • Listen to music • Watch movies 31
- 32. Examples of ComputerUsage Power User Enterprise User • Work with multimedia • Use industry-specific software • Communicate among employees • Process high volumes of transactions • Blog Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Enterprise Computing below Chapter 1 Pages 31 – 32 Figures 1-33 – 1-34 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 32
- 33. Computer Applications in Society Education Finance Government HealthCare Pages 34 - 36 Figures 1-36 – 1-39 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 33
- 34. Computer Applications in Society Science Publishing Travel Clickto view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click OnStar below Chapter 1 Pages 36 - 38 Figures 1-40 – 1-43 Manufacturing Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 34
- 35. Summary of Introductionto Computers The computer and its components Categories of computers What is a network? Types of computer users The Internet Computer applications in society Types of software Chapter 1 Complete
- 36. Bibliography Book • Shelly, GarryB., and Vermatt, Misty E., Discovering Computers, Fundamentals: Living in a Digital World, 2011 Edition, Shelly Cashman Series, Course Technology, Cengage Learning.
- 37. CLASS ACTIVITY • Forma group of five. List down your group members. • Discuss your group name related to computer and technology. • Select your leader • Create your group logo and cheer • Answer the issue given in a proper way. • Presentation only takes about 7 minutes.