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Introduction to Computer Introduction to Computer

Administrative Path CollegesAdministrative Path Colleges

Al-Imam UniversityAl-Imam University

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Chapter 1Chapter 1

Why Computers Matter to You: Why Computers Matter to You:

Becoming Computer LiterateBecoming Computer Literate

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Chapter TopicsChapter Topics

This chapter introduces the basics of This chapter introduces the basics of becoming becoming computer literatecomputer literate, including the , including the following concepts : following concepts :

• Computer literacy

• Computers and careers

• Technology challenges

What is Computer Fluency?What is Computer Fluency?What is Computer Literacy?What is Computer Literacy?

• To be computer To be computer fluentfluent and Literate you and Literate you must :must :– Understand a computerUnderstand a computer’’s:s:

• CapabilitiesCapabilities • LimitationsLimitations• Know how to use a computerKnow how to use a computer


Why Become Computer Literate?Why Become Computer Literate?

• Benefits of learning about computers include:– Being a knowledgeable consumer– Using current and future technology– Increasing your career options– Understanding ethical and legal implications– perform your job more effectively – You will be a desirable employee.


• Avoid hackers and viruses • Understand the real privacy and

security risks• Use the Internet wisely• Avoid online annoyances• Maintain your computer• Make good purchase decisions • Integrate the latest technology

Be a Savvy Computer UserBe a Savvy Computer User and Consumer and Consumer

Information technology IT IT

• Computers are used in most occupations, and Computers are used in most occupations, and one career that often comes to mind is one career that often comes to mind is information technology.information technology.

• ITIT is the is the set of techniques used in set of techniques used in Handling andHandling and

retrieving of information automatically. retrieving of information automatically.

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IT

IT involved

Managing Managing InformationInformation

Retrieving Retrieving InformationInformation

processing processing InformationInformation


Computers in the WorkplaceComputers in the Workplace

• Information technology (IT) involves:– Information handling– Information retrieval– Computers– Telecommunications– Software deployment


Computers in Your Career?Computers in Your Career?

• Computers are used in:– Business– Retail– Delivery– Arts– Computer gaming– Education

–Law enforcement–Agriculture–Automotive technology–Medicine–Sciences–Military


Computers in Computers in Business, Retail, and DeliveryBusiness, Retail, and Delivery

• Data mining

• Package tracking

Data MiningData Mining• Data miningData mining is the process of is the process of searching huge searching huge

amounts of dataamounts of data with the hope of finding a with the hope of finding a pattern from databases .pattern from databases .

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Computers in the ArtsComputers in the Arts

• Create Web sites

• Digitize dance movements

• Produce computer-generated art


Computers in GamingComputers in Gaming

• Get a job doing:– Design– Programming– 3D animation


Computers in EducationComputers in Education

• Instructional software

• Distance education

• Computerized research

• The Internet

• PDA-guided tours

Computer in EducationComputer in Education• Computers have given teachers Computers have given teachers new tools new tools for for - -

presenting informationpresenting information

- - keeping recordskeeping records..• Colleges offer Colleges offer full degreefull degree programs totally programs totally online.online.• LibrariesLibraries have brought the computer into their have brought the computer into their

operations. operations. • Training tutorials Training tutorials are used to teach new tasks, and are used to teach new tasks, and

research is done from the pc desktop.research is done from the pc desktop.• MuseumsMuseums are incorporating tools such as personal are incorporating tools such as personal

digital assistants (PDAs).digital assistants (PDAs).

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Computers in Law EnforcementComputers in Law Enforcement

• Search databases

• Predict criminal activity

• Employ computer forensics( Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) program)


Computers in military Computers in military

•Soldiers are trained computer specialists in areas such as:

1-sattellite transmissions.

2-radio controller .

3-computer networking.3-computer networking.

Whether the job is in electronic aviation Whether the job is in electronic aviation support or logistic or supply…support or logistic or supply…

Computers in AgricultureComputers in Agriculture

• Radio frequency identification Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags:(RFID) tags:

Used to track animals and a Used to track animals and a record can be kept in record can be kept in case of disease outbreakscase of disease outbreaks..

• Computerized sensors monitor Computerized sensors monitor

- conditions and activate equipment to - conditions and activate equipment to protect protect cropscrops . .


Computers in Computers in Automotive TechnologyAutomotive Technology

• Use of technology in vehicles.Use of technology in vehicles.• Environmental trends and Environmental trends and

government regulationsgovernment regulations• Computerized sensors and CPU Computerized sensors and CPU

systems in vehicles using systems in vehicles using computers, databases, and the computers, databases, and the Internet.Internet.

• Consumer demand for computer Consumer demand for computer subsystems like GPS navigation, subsystems like GPS navigation, digital music systems, and voice-digital music systems, and voice-controlled phones continues to controlled phones continues to grow.grow.



Computers in Medicine Computers in Medicine

• Patient simulators

- Used in medical training without risking a patient’s life.

• surgical robots

• Surgery is being performed with robotic equipment.

Digital modeling of human anatomy

Biomedical ImplantsBiomedical Implants

• RetinalRetinal implants are replacing damaged implants are replacing damaged nervesnerves and providing sight to the blind. and providing sight to the blind.

• Biomedical implants can also Biomedical implants can also monitor systems monitor systems inside the bodyinside the body for problems and catch them for problems and catch them before they get out of control.before they get out of control.

• Identity chips Identity chips are being embedded in humans are being embedded in humans and can be scanned to prove a personand can be scanned to prove a person’’s identitys identity

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Computers in the SciencesComputers in the Sciences

• Supercomputers create simulations in– Astronomy– Meteorology– Archaeology


Computers in SportsComputers in Sports

• Improved training

• Timing

• Data storage and statistics

• Smart balls sense when soccer goals are scored

Digital HomeDigital Home

• You can control home systems from your computer and via the Internet:– Entertainment– Security– Lights– Heating and

cooling– Appliances


Digital Home: ComponentsDigital Home: Components

• Media computer with some components:– TV tuner– Radio tuner– Media software– Blu-ray, DVD, and/or CD– Network adapter



NanotechnologyNanotechnology

• Nano: Prefix stands for one-billionth

• Nanoscience: Study of molecules and nanostructures

• Nanostructures: Range in size from 1 to 100 nanometers

• Nanotechnology: Science of the use of nanostructures


Challenges Facing a Challenges Facing a Digital SocietyDigital Society

• Privacy risks

• Personal data collection

• E-mail monitoring

• Copyright infringement (breacking)

• Reliance(trust) on computers for security

• Digital divide

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