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Lec1-Introduction to Computer - 25-10-2021

The document is an introduction to a computer course covering the importance of computers, software types, hardware, and their applications in fields like healthcare. It outlines basic computer operations, the distinction between data and information, and the evolution of computers through generations. Additionally, it discusses the roles of computer users and professionals in various sectors.

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Lec1-Introduction to Computer - 25-10-2021

The document is an introduction to a computer course covering the importance of computers, software types, hardware, and their applications in fields like healthcare. It outlines basic computer operations, the distinction between data and information, and the evolution of computers through generations. Additionally, it discusses the roles of computer users and professionals in various sectors.

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Introduction to Computer

Lecture 1
INTRODUCTION TO Computer
System
Text Book
What are we going to take in the course?
• Importance of computer in our life
• System and application software
– System software: Windows
– Application software: Ms word, Ms powerpoint
• Computer hardware
• Medical records representation and storage
• Database management systems
– Ms Access
• Applications on medical records
– Ms Excel
• Using the world wide web
– create mail, attaching files, downloading files, search engines, Email
netiquette, using google schooler
• Web Design
– HTML
Computers in Your Life
• Why learn about computers?
• Why do you need basic computer
literacy?
• List all the ways we use computers in
our lives..
Looking up information and news
Exchanging e-mail
…
What is a Computer?
 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
Computer Basic operations
5 Basic Computer operations:
1.Input: Entering data into the computer
2.Processing: Performing operations on the data
3.Output: Presenting the results (information)
4.Storage: Saving data, programs, or output for future use
5.Communications: Sending or receiving data
Data vs. Information
• Data
– Raw, unorganized facts
– Can be in the form of text,
graphics, audio, or video
• Information
– Data that has been
processed into a
meaningful form
• Information processing
– Converting data into
information
Computers are EVERYWHERE

• Doctors use computers to record progress


notes.
• Nurses use computers to transmit orders to
other departments and in patient care
• Pharmacists use computers to order medication
and view a patient profile.
• For the most part, ALL HEALTHCARE
WORKERS use computers.
Computer Users and
Professionals
1. Computer users (end users):
– People who use a computer
to obtain information
Computer Users and
Professionals
2. Computer professionals include
1. Programmers
• Write programs computers use
2. Systems analysts
• Design computer systems
3. Computer operations personnel
• Manage day-to-day computer operations
4. Security specialists
• Secure computers and networks against hackers
Computers Then and Now
• The history of computers is often referred
to in terms of generations
• Each new generation is characterized by a
major technological development
Computers Then and Now
First-generation computers

– Enormous and
powered by
vacuum tubes
– Used a great deal
of electricity, and
generated a lot of
heat
Computers Then and Now
Second-generation computers Transistor

– Used transistors
– Computers were
smaller, more
powerful, cheaper,
more energy-
efficient, and more
reliable
Computers Then and Now
Third-generation computers
– Used integrated circuits (ICs)
– Keyboards and monitors introduced
Computers Then and Now
microprocessors
Fourth-generation computers

– Invention of Microcomputers in
the early 80s
– Use microprocessors
– Use keyboards, mice,
monitors, and printers
– Use magnetic disks, flash
memory, and optical disks for
storage
– Computer networks, wireless
technologies, Internet
Computers Then and Now
• Fifth-generation
– Infancy stage
– No precise classification
– May be based on artificial intelligence (AI)
– Voice and gesture
– Based on optical computers and utilize
nanotechnology

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