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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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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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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Supercomputer Supercomputer is a broad term for one of the fastest computers currently available. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations (number crunching). For example‚ weather forecasting requires a supercomputer. Other uses of supercomputers scientific simulations‚ (animated) graphics‚ fluid dynamic calculations‚ nuclear energy research‚ electronic design‚ and analysis of geological data (e.g.
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Computers And Marketing Marketing is the process by which goods are sold and purchased. The aim of marketing is to acquire‚ retain‚ and satisfy customers. Modern marketing has evolved into a complex and diverse field. This field includes a wide variety of special functions such as advertising‚ mail-order business‚ public relations‚ retailing and merchandising‚ sales‚ market research‚ and pricing of goods. Businesses‚ and particularly the marketing aspect of businesses‚ rely a great
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INTRODUCTION Computer is defined as a combination of electro-mechanical devices (Hardware) capable of accepting data or information‚ processing‚ storing‚ and providing output under the control of some instructions and commands called programs (Software). Computers are machines that perform tasks or calculation according to a set of instruction or programs. Introduce in 1940s the first fully electronic computers were huge machines that required teams of people to operate. Compared to those early
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INTRODUCTION Computer networking is the engineering discipline concerned with the communication between computer systems or devices. A computer network is any set of computers or devices connected to each other with the ability to exchange data. It is sometimes considered a sub-discipline of telecommunications‚ computer science‚ information technology and computer engineering since it relies heavily upon the theoretical and practical application of these scientific and engineering disciplines
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‘’Computer crimes are on the rise and cause financial and personal damage to victims they affect. The easy accessibility of computers and the anonymous nature of the Internet have created new ways to perform illegal actions. Security measures are always being created to prevent problems is the key to prevent us from becoming a victim.’’ (Shelia Robinson) There are so many computer crimes out there‚ but I am only going to explain four of them. These four computer crimes are the most common crimes
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