Unit Code & Title : L/601/0446– Unit 02 - Computer Systems (No 1 of 1) Assessment Title & No’s : Learning outcomes and grading opportunities: LO 01:Understand the function of computer systems | Learning Outcomes | LO1.1 | LO1.2 | LO1.3 | | | | | LO 02: Be able to design computer systems | Learning Outcomes | LO2.1 | LO2.2 | | | | | | LO 03: Be able to build and configure computer systems | Learning Outcomes | LO3.1 | LO3
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HISTORY OF COMPUTERS Historical records will tell us that man has invented three types of devices to assist him in calculating and processing data. These devices could be classified into: a) Manual-mechanical b) Electromechanical c) Electronic 2000 BC - MECHANICAL COMPUTER THE ABACUS * Computations are done by sliding beads on a wire arranged on a tray. Came from the Greek word abax meaning flat surface John Napier(1617) – Logs and Bones * a Scotsman‚ invented
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Computers – An Introduction A computer is defined as an electronic device that accepts input‚ processes it as per the given instructions and produces meaningful output. The term computer is used to describe a device which is combination of electronic and electromechanical devices. It is derived from the word “Compute” which means Calculation. “Charles Babbage” is known as the father of the computer. Data and Information Data refers to raw facts that are gathered and fed to the computer. A computer
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Introduction For my term paper the field I chose was computers. I chose this field because I love computers and it s a field on the rise. When doing my research about computers‚ I tried to stay focused on a few different types of fields. I did this because I thought that doing every different type of field would not help me chose the right field for me. Computers is such a big field that it was almost no problem picking a couple of computer fields to talk about in my term paper. Preparation
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Kristian Jore Bethany Frerichs WRIT-202 03/18/2013 Final draft Analysis of “We should cherish our children’s freedom to think” “We Should Cherish Our Children’s Freedom to Think” is written by Kie Ho and expresses his belief of the education in the US. Throughout the article he argues that the American school system “is not perfect‚ but it is a great deal better than any other” (Ho‚ 2007‚ p. 114). His arguments are reflected through his thoughts and experiences but are weakened by vague evidence
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Human Happiness It is hard to imagine anyone not having heard of a computer and the Internet especially in a modern society. Nowadays‚ it is common to see a computer in every household and place of business. This advancement in technology has improved the way of life by simplifying tasks that once were manually managed. Today‚ children are being raised with computers and the Internet prevalent in their lives which has allowed them to take advantage of many benefits. These benefits are
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Computer Concepts – Illustrated 8th edition Objectives * Define computers *Explore how computers work *Categorize computers *Examine personal computers *Introduce software *Introduce the Internet and the Web *Understand email basics Defining Computers Computer * An electronic device that: * Accepts input * Processes data * Stores data * Produces output * Uses instructions in stored programs Personal computer (PC) Computer system
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Computer Engineering As we know‚ "Computer engineers are involved in the design and development of operating systems‚ compilers and other software that requires efficient interfacing with the components of the computer" [1]. Computer Engineering is most appropriate for my future plans. It will challenge my skills to learn how to design and develop hardware and software. Even though there are disadvantages pursuing a career in Computer Engineering‚ there are also advantages such as what it
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Computers‚ what a wonderful thing! Technology is one of the greatest inventions ever made! I can honestly say computers are the best technological inventions of the last 100 years. Computers can do things people can’t even think of. For example‚ most car factories build cars with computerized robots. You can webcam‚ make songs‚ beats‚ search the internet and pictures. To begin with‚ I can honestly say computers will always be the best invention made. With today’s society‚ computers come in handy
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Lots of people accept the most invention that is computer. While people didn’t need to computers in the days of old‚ nowadays computers are used almost everywhere. The life without computer is impossible for people. Not only computer but‚ also internet. We are so much dependent on computers. Although PCs make many things esaier for us‚ there are some evidence that depending on computers brings negative results. Supporters of dependence on computers a good thing say that we can learn easily information
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