CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Spring 2005

Lecture Week One

Information Technology and Computer Literacy
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Syllabus

Assignments - Monday Class

Assignments - Tues/Thurs Class
  • Why is it important to be computer literate
  • Basic computer systems
    • PC - Personal Computer
    • Input devices
      • Keyboard
      • Mouse
      • Microphone
      • Video Camera
      • Scanner
    • Output devices
      • Monitor
      • Printer
      • Speakers
    • Communication devices
      • Modem - I/P ands O/P
    • Storage devices
      • Hard Drive
      • CD ROM Drive
      • DVD Drive
      • Flash Drive
      • Floppy Drive
    • System unit
      • Processor
      • Permanent memory
      • Other electronic components
      • Electronic bus
  • Software
    • OS - Operating system
    • GUI - Graphical User Interface
    • Application Software
      • Word Processor
      • Spreadsheet
      • E-mail
      • Internet browser
      • Entertainment/Games
      • Educational programs
    • Boot Procedure
    • Shut-Down Procedure
  • Desktop and its parts
    • Background
    • Icons
    • Task bar/ Start button
    • Menus - bar/drop-down/pop-up
    • Application window
  • Computer games - children to adults only
    • Edutainment
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Action/Adventure
    • RPG _ Role Playing Game
    • Racing
    • Traditional
  • Networks
    • LAN - Local Area Network
    • WAN - Wide Area Netowrk
  • The Internet
    • E-mail
    • World Wide Web
    • Instant Messaging

Computers; Information Technology in Perspective - Getting Started - pgs. 1 - 18

Last Updated: 1/23/05