Welcome to CMPE003 Personal Computer Concepts: Hardware and SoftwareFirst Assignment1st Homework:Due October 6, 2003Computers: Tools for an Information AgeChapter ObjectivesInformation AgeCornerstones of our EconomyJobsA Computer in Your FutureComputer LiteracyThe Attributes of Computers: The Technological Determinism ViewpointWhere Computers Are Used:GraphicsWhere Computers Are Used:EducationWhere Computers Are Used:RetailingWhere Computers Are Used:EnergyWhere Computers Are Used: Law EnforcementWhere Computers Are Used:TransportationWhere Computers Are Used:FinanceWhere Computers Are Used:AgricultureWhere Computers Are Used:GovernmentWhere Computers Are Used:The HomeWhere Computers Are Used:Health and MedicineWhere Computers Are Used:RoboticsWhere Computers Are Used:The Human ConnectionWhere Computers Are Used:Science and CommunicationsWhere Computers Are Used: Training and PaperworkBecome Computer LiterateComputers are all around!Welcome to CMPE003Personal Computer Concepts: Hardware and SoftwareWinter 2003UC Santa CruzInstructor: Guy Cox9/25/2003 2First 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 31stHomework: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 classComputers: Tools for an Information AgeChapter 1Part aThe Big Picture9/25/2003 5Chapter 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 computers9/25/2003 6Information Age Evolving more rapidly than Industrial Age Will continue into the current century9/25/2003 7Cornerstones of our EconomyForging a Computer-Based Society: Land Labor Capital Information9/25/2003 8JobsForging a Computer-Based Society: From physical to mental From muscle-power to brain-power9/25/2003 9A 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 computer9/25/2003 10Computer Literacy Awareness Importance Versatility Pervasiveness in our society Knowledge What are computers How do computers work Terminology Interaction Use some simple computer applications9/25/2003 11The Attributes of Computers: The Technological Determinism ViewpointCharacteristics Speed Reliability Storage capabilityResults Productivity Decision making Cost reduction9/25/2003 12Where Computers Are Used:Graphics Graphs and charts Animated graphics Visual walk-through9/25/2003 13Where Computers Are Used:Education Teaching and testing aid Learning by doing Computer-based instruction9/25/2003 14Where Computers Are Used:Retailing Bar codes for pricing and inventory Tracking orders and shipments Product customization for local markets9/25/2003 15Where Computers Are Used:Energy Locate oil, coal, natural gas, and uranium Monitor (manipulate?) the power network Meter reading9/25/2003 16Where Computers Are Used: Law Enforcement National fingerprint files National files on criminals Citizen Profiling Computer modeling of DNA9/25/2003 17Where 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 connected9/25/2003 18Where Computers Are Used:Finance Record keeping Banking by phone Internet Banking Credit cards Electronic transfers9/25/2003 19Where Computers Are Used:Agriculture Billing Crop information Weather, etc. Feed combinations Livestock breeding and performance9/25/2003 20Where Computers Are Used:Government Forecast weather Manage National Parks Process immigrants Social Security benefits Taxes – The IRS Process census data9/25/2003 21Where Computers Are Used:The Home Educational tool Record keeping Letter writing Budgeting Drawing and editing pictures Newsletters Connecting with others9/25/2003 22Where Computers Are Used:Health and Medicine Monitor patients Electronic imaging Diagnose illnesses9/25/2003 23Where Computers Are Used:Robotics Perform jobs that are dangerous for humans Factory work Bomb squad9/25/2003 24Where Computers Are Used:The Human Connection Assist the disabled Assist athletes by monitoring their movements9/25/2003 25Where Computers Are Used:Science and CommunicationsConnectivity• Communication• TelecommutingThe Sciences Research Simulation9/25/2003 26Where Computers Are Used: Training and PaperworkTraining Airline pilots Railroad engineersPaperwork• Junk mail• Documents• Record keeping9/25/2003 27Become Computer Literate Be aware of the computers around you Learn about how they work Interact with them, use them9/25/2003 28Computers are all around! Grocery store School Library Bank MailWe interact with computers everyday!We interact with computers everyday!9/25/2003 29Have a Nice
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