Welcome to CMPE003 Personal Computer Concepts Hardware and Software Winter 2003 UC Santa Cruz Instructor Guy Cox First Assignment Details on the class web page http www soe ucsc edu classes cmpe003 Fall03 Due Monday October 6 2003 Must be received by 11 59 AM PDT 9 25 2003 2 1st Homework Due October 6 2003 NOTE This homework must be completed successfully to continue in this class If this homework is not received by the due date you will be dropped from the class 9 25 2003 3 Computers Tools for an Information Age Chapter 1 Part a The Big Picture Chapter Objectives Describe the three fundamental characteristics of computers Speed reliability storage Describe at least four areas of society in which computers are used Identify the basic components of a computer system input processing output and storage IPOS List some common input output and storage media Distinguish raw data from information Describe the significance of computer networks Explain the significance of the Internet Explain the various classifications of computers 9 25 2003 5 Information Age Evolving more rapidly than Industrial Age Will continue into the current century 9 25 2003 6 Cornerstones of our Economy Forging a Computer Based Society Land Labor Capital Information 9 25 2003 7 Jobs Forging a Computer Based Society From physical to mental From muscle power to brain power 9 25 2003 8 A Computer in Your Future Where are they used Bank withdrawal Supermarket Driving the car Do I need a Personal Computer Half of Americans have one at home Many more use one at work Will I use a computer in my future career Almost every job will involve use of a computer 9 25 2003 9 Computer Literacy Awareness Importance Versatility Pervasiveness in our society Knowledge What are computers How do computers work Terminology Interaction Use some simple computer applications 9 25 2003 10 The Attributes of Computers The Technological Determinism Viewpoint Characteristics Speed Reliability Storage capability 9 25 2003 Results Productivity Decision making Cost reduction 11 Where Computers Are Used Graphics Graphs and charts Animated graphics Visual walk through 9 25 2003 12 Where Computers Are Used Education Teaching and testing aid Learning by doing Computer based instruction 9 25 2003 13 Where Computers Are Used Retailing Bar codes for pricing and inventory Tracking orders and shipments Product customization for local markets 9 25 2003 14 Where Computers Are Used Energy Locate oil coal natural gas and uranium Monitor manipulate the power network Meter reading 9 25 2003 15 Where Computers Are Used Law Enforcement National fingerprint files National files on criminals Citizen Profiling Computer modeling of DNA 9 25 2003 16 Where Computers Are Used Transportation Automobile sensor systems Operate rapid transit systems Load container ships Track railroad cars Monitor air traffic Tracking shipments UPS FedEx drivers are connected 9 25 2003 17 Where Computers Are Used Finance Record keeping Banking by phone Internet Banking Credit cards Electronic transfers 9 25 2003 18 Where Computers Are Used Agriculture Billing Crop information Weather etc Feed combinations Livestock breeding and performance 9 25 2003 19 Where Computers Are Used Government Forecast weather Manage National Parks Process immigrants Social Security benefits Taxes The IRS Process census data 9 25 2003 20 Where Computers Are Used The Home Educational tool Record keeping Letter writing Budgeting Drawing and editing pictures Newsletters Connecting with others 9 25 2003 21 Where Computers Are Used Health and Medicine Monitor patients Electronic imaging Diagnose illnesses 9 25 2003 22 Where Computers Are Used Robotics Perform jobs that are dangerous for humans Factory work Bomb squad 9 25 2003 23 Where Computers Are Used The Human Connection Assist the disabled Assist athletes by monitoring their movements 9 25 2003 24 Where Computers Are Used Science and Communications The Sciences Research Simulation 9 25 2003 Connectivity Communication Telecommuting 25 Where Computers Are Used Training and Paperwork Training Airline pilots Railroad engineers 9 25 2003 Paperwork Junk mail Documents Record keeping 26 Become Computer Literate Be aware of the computers around you Learn about how they work Interact with them use them 9 25 2003 27 Computers are all around Grocery store School Library Bank Mail We interact with computers everyday 9 25 2003 28 Have a Nice Day 9 25 2003 29