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Introduction To Computer World Fall 2019

This document provides an overview of an introduction to computer science course. The course will be taught by instructor Abdul Jabbar and will use the textbooks "Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive, 13th Edition" and "Computer Science Illuminated 6th Edition". The course lectures will cover the basics of computers including their functions, components, different types, networks and societal impacts.

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Introduction To Computer World Fall 2019

This document provides an overview of an introduction to computer science course. The course will be taught by instructor Abdul Jabbar and will use the textbooks "Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive, 13th Edition" and "Computer Science Illuminated 6th Edition". The course lectures will cover the basics of computers including their functions, components, different types, networks and societal impacts.

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Introduction to Computer World

Fall 2019

Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies

Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition


Instructor:
ABDUL JABBAR

Textbooks:
1. Understanding Computers: Today and
Tomorrow, Comprehensive, 13th Edition by
Deborah Morley and Charles S. Parker
2. Computer Science Illuminated 6th Edition
by Nell Dale, John Lewis

Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition


Lecture Overview

• This lecture covers:


– What computers are, how they work, and how they
are used
– Computer terminology
– The basic types of computers in use today
– An overview of networks and the Internet
– Societal impacts of computers

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Computers in Your Life

• Before 1980
– Computers were large, expensive
– Very few people had access to them
– Computers were mostly used for high-volume processing
tasks
• Microcomputers in the early 80s
– Inexpensive personal computers
– Computer use increased dramatically
• Today
– More than 80% of US households include a computer, and
most use computers at work
– Electronic devices are converging into single units with
multiple capabilities
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Computers in the Home

• Computers used for a variety of tasks:


– Looking up information and news
– Exchanging e-mail
– Shopping and paying bills
– Watching TV and videos
– Downloading music and movies
– Organizing digital photographs
– Playing games
– Telecommuting

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Computers in the Home

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Computers in Education

• Many students today have access to computers


either in a classroom or a computer lab
• Colleges and universities are even more integrated
– Wireless hotspots allow usage of personal laptops
to connect to the college network
– Some colleges require a computer for enrollment
• Distance learning
– Students participate from locations other than the
traditional classroom setting using computers and
Internet access

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Computers in Education

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Computers on the Job

• Computers have become a universal on-the-job tool


for decision-making, productivity, and communication
– Used by all types of employees
– Used for access control and other security
measures
– Use by service professionals is growing
– Used extensively by the military
– Employees in all lines of work need to continually
refresh their computer skills

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Computers on the Job

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Computers on the Go

• Computers are encountered in nearly every aspect of


daily life
– Consumer kiosks
– ATM transactions
– POS systems at retail stores
– Self-checkout systems
– Portable computers or mobile devices
– M-commerce systems
– GPS systems

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Computers on the Go

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What Is a Computer and What Does It Do?

• Computer: A programmable, electronic device that


accepts data, performs operations on that data, and
stores the data or results as needed
– Computers follow instructions, called programs, which
determine the tasks the computer will perform
• Basic operations
– Input: Entering data into the computer
– Processing: Performing operations on the data
– Output: Presenting the results
– Storage: Saving data, programs, or output for future
use
– Communications: Sending or receiving data

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What Is a Computer and What Does It Do?

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