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Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers

Agenda, Wednesday, January 9. Sorting out who is in each sectionOn-Line SyllabusComputing SurveyChapter 1 Sections 1-4On-Line Textbook ResourcesExercise: Find Out About Your Computer Textbook, Page 33, Learn How To

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Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers

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    1. Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers

    2. Agenda, Wednesday, January 9 Sorting out who is in each section On-Line Syllabus Computing Survey Chapter 1 Sections 1-4 On-Line Textbook Resources Exercise: Find Out About Your Computer Textbook, Page 33, Learn How To #3

    3. Chapter 1 Objectives

    4. A World of Computers What is computer literacy?

    5. How is a computer defined? What Is a Computer?

    6. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers What are the advantages of using computers?

    7. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers What are the disadvantages of using computers?

    8. What Is a Computer? What is the information processing cycle?

    9. The Components of a Computer What is an input device?

    10. The Components of a Computer What is an output device?

    11. The Components of a Computer What is the system unit?

    12. The Components of a Computer What are two main components on the motherboard?

    13. The Components of a Computer What is storage?

    14. The Components of a Computer What is storage media?

    15. The Components of a Computer What is a storage device?

    16. The Components of a Computer What is a USB flash drive?

    17. The Components of a Computer What is a hard disk?

    18. The Components of a Computer What is a compact disc?

    19. The Components of a Computer What is a communications device?

    20. Networks and the Internet A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together

    21. Networks and the Internet What is the Internet?

    22. Networks and the Internet

    23. Networks and the Internet What is the Web?

    24. Computer Software What is software?

    25. Computer Software What is a graphical user interface (GUI)?

    26. Computer Software What is system software?

    27. Computer Software

    28. Computer Software What is application software?

    29. Computer Software How do you install and run programs?

    30. Computer Software What is a programmer?

    31. Categories of Computers

    32. Personal Computers What are the two most popular series of personal computers?

    33. Personal Computers What is a desktop computer?

    34. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices What is a notebook computer?

    35. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices What is a Tablet PC?

    36. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices What is a handheld computer?

    37. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices What is a personal digital assistant (PDA)?

    38. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices What are smart phones?

    39. Game Consoles What are game consoles?

    40. Servers What types of servers are there?

    41. Embedded Computers What is an embedded computer?

    42. Examples of Computer Usage What software is available for a home user? Personal Finance Management Web access Communications Entertainment

    43. Examples of Computer Usage What software is available for a small office/home office (SOHO) user?

    44. Examples of Computer Usage What is available for a mobile user?

    45. Examples of Computer Usage What are the needs of a power user?

    46. Examples of Computer Usage What are the needs of the large business user?

    47. Computer Applications in Society What are some examples of computer applications in society?

    48. Summary of Introduction to Computers

    49. Next Class, Friday, January 10 Read Chapter 1, Introduction to Computers Log-in to GGC Email, WebCT, Banner Check out textbook resources on the website http://oc.course.com/sc/dcf4e/index.cfm

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