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CS1100 Intro. to Computers

CS1100 Intro. to Computers. Mr. Bailey Office: Memorial 109 Office Hours: Tue. & Thu. 12:30 – 2:00 Phone: 535-2535 Lecture – One day a week Lab – Alternate days - Memorial 213 http://oz.plymouth.edu/~bailey. Lecture. Lab. CS1100 Intro. to Computers. Course Content

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CS1100 Intro. to Computers

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  1. CS1100 Intro. to Computers • Mr. Bailey • Office: Memorial 109 • Office Hours: Tue. & Thu. 12:30 – 2:00 • Phone: 535-2535 • Lecture – One day a week • Lab – Alternate days - Memorial 213http://oz.plymouth.edu/~bailey Plymouth State University

  2. Lecture Plymouth State University

  3. Lab Plymouth State University

  4. CS1100 Intro. to Computers • Course Content • Exams - One every 5 weeks • Labs – One per week after lecture • Grading • Exams - 40% • Labs - 40% (Late labs will lose 10% per week) • Research Paper 10% • Project 10% Plymouth State University

  5. Storage device(or your “M:” drive) You will need... Plymouth State University

  6. Course Content • History of Computers • Hardware • Software • Windows 7 • Word Processing • Spreadsheets • The Internet • Impact of computers on our lives Plymouth State University

  7. Keep Your Work • Please keep all of your graded labs and exams until you get your final grade. • If I have not given you credit for completed work, I will correct your grade. Plymouth State University

  8. How NOT to Take Notes Plymouth State University

  9. The Computer as a Mind Tool Introduction to Information Technology Plymouth State University

  10. Information Technology • What is it? • Definition: Information Technology (IT) describes any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate information • Computer technology • Communications technology Plymouth State University

  11. Infotech in Entertainment & the Arts • Videogames • Downloading • Movies • Music • Term papers???? • Ethical/legal questions • Many movies use computer animation • Digital editing Plymouth State University

  12. Internet, World Wide Web, & Cyberspace • Internet • The worldwide computer network • Links thousands of smaller networks • Originally developed to share only text and numeric data Plymouth State University

  13. What is a “Computer” • Originally a Person who worked with numbers • Now a Machine Plymouth State University

  14. Stonehenge Plymouth State University

  15. Abacus Plymouth State University

  16. Types of Computers • Electronic • Mechanical • Analog • Digital • General-purposeSpecial-purpose Plymouth State University

  17. “Computer” • An electronic, general-purpose, digital computer Plymouth State University

  18. The First Electronic Digital Computer • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGIteTE9glQ&NR=1 Plymouth State University

  19. Electronic Components of a Computer Integrated Circuit (chip) Transistor Vacuum Tube Plymouth State University

  20. Hand-held Computer Plymouth State University

  21. A Brief History of Computers 1946 1960 1970 1980 1990 Vacuum Tubes IBM PC Transistors Integrated Circuits ENIAC Plymouth State University

  22. Technology • More progress in last 50 years than in the preceding 10,000 • Computers partly responsible • Computer - tool of many uses Plymouth State University

  23. Plymouth State University

  24. 5 Computer Types • Supercomputers • Priced from $1 million to $350 million • High-capacity machines with thousands of processors • Multi-user systems • Mainframe Computers • Workstations • Microcomputers • Microcontrollers Plymouth State University

  25. 5 Computer Types • Supercomputers • Mainframe Computers • Until late 1960’s, the only computer available • Cost $5,000 - $5 million • Multi-user systems; accessed using a terminal • Terminals only have a keyboard and monitor; can’t be used alone • Workstations • Microcomputers • Microcontrollers Plymouth State University

  26. 5 Computer Types • Supercomputers • Mainframe Computers • Workstations • Introduced in early 1980s • Expensive, powerful personal computers • Used for scientific, mathematical, engineering, computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) • A less-expensive alternative to mainframes • Microcomputers • Microcontrollers Plymouth State University

  27. 5 Computer Types • Supercomputers • Mainframe Computers • Workstations • Microcomputers • Personal computers that cost $500 to $5000 • Used either stand-alone or in a network • Types include: desktop, tower, notebooks, or Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) • Microcontrollers Plymouth State University

  28. 5 Computer Types • Supercomputers • Mainframe Computers • Workstations • Microcomputers • Microcontrollers • Also called embedded computers • Tiny, specialized microprocessors inside appliances and automobiles • They are in: microwaves, programmable ovens, blood-pressure monitors, air bag sensors, vibration sensors, MP3 players, digital cameras, e-pliances, keyboards, car engine controllers, etc. Discussion Question: Now, how many of you would say you have NOT used a computer today? Plymouth State University

  29. Why become computer savvy? • Know what computers can do for you • Know the limitations of computers • Know how computers can harm you • Know how to solve computer problems • Know when & how to get help Plymouth State University

  30. Common Computer Uses... • Supermarket Checkout • Automobiles • CD Player • Microwave Ovens • Video Games • Home Computers • Check Processing • And Many More... Plymouth State University

  31. Importance of Computers • Speed • Accuracy • Consistency • Reliability • Storage Capacity Plymouth State University

  32. Computers help to: • Make us more productive • Make better decisions • Reduce costs Plymouth State University

  33. The “Revolution” • Stone Age • Bronze Age • Industrial Revolution • Information Age • Information Society Plymouth State University

  34. The Information Age • Information: • Has value • Is bought and sold Plymouth State University

  35. Computers and Information • Computers make: • Data collection easier • Production of information easier, faster, better • Information available in more useable forms • Help us be more effective Plymouth State University

  36. DATA and INFORMATION • DATA- Raw, unprocessed facts, not very useful in their current form • INFORMATION - The result of processing the DATA - more useful to us Plymouth State University

  37. How Computers Work • Processes data into information • Uses hardware & software • Operates by performing: • Input - Output • Processing - Communications • Storage Plymouth State University

  38. Data Becomes Information DATA INPUT PROCESSING OUTPUT INFORMATION Plymouth State University

  39. Data Becomes Information DATA INPUT PROCESSING OUTPUT INFORMATION STORAGE Plymouth State University

  40. Basic Concepts of Computers • Minimal configurations of a typical computer include: • input units • output units • storage • central processing unit Plymouth State University

  41. Data Becomes Information • Example • Supermarket Checkout Plymouth State University

  42. Bar Code Reader Plymouth State University

  43. Data Becomes Information DATA INPUT PROCESSING OUTPUT STORAGE INFORMATION Plymouth State University

  44. Basic Concepts of Computers • Computer Hardware • The electronics and associated mechanical parts of the computer. • Computer Software • Consists of instructions that control the hardware and cause the desired process to happen Plymouth State University

  45. The System Unit Power Supply Hard Drives or CD-ROM Drives System Board Floppy Drive Expansion Card Plymouth State University

  46. Bar Code Plymouth State University

  47. The Keyboard Plymouth State University

  48. Ergonomic Keyboard Plymouth State University

  49. Care of the Keyboard Plymouth State University

  50. Telephone Keypad Plymouth State University

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