Introduction to computer 1 Applied path colleges Al-Imam university جامعة الامام محمد بن سعود- مسار اداري الحاسب 1 1.

IntroductionIntroduction to computer 1 to computer 1

Applied path collegesApplied path colleges

Al-Imam universityAl-Imam university

جامعة االمام محمد بن سعود- مسارجامعة االمام محمد بن سعود- مسارادارياداري

11الحاسب الحاسب 1

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Chapter 1Chapter 1

Why Computers Matter to You: Why Computers Matter to You:

Becoming Computer LiterateBecoming Computer Literate

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What is a Computer?What is a Computer?

– A A computercomputer is an electronic device that is an electronic device that manipulates and converts Data into manipulates and converts Data into information.information.

– It has the ability to It has the ability to storestore, , retrieveretrieve, and , and processprocess data. data.

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• introduces the basics of becoming introduces the basics of becoming computer literatecomputer literate, including many , including many concepts that will be developed throughout concepts that will be developed throughout the coursethe course

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Chapter TopicsChapter Topics

• Computer literacy

• Computers and careers

• Technology challenges

What is Computer Fluency?What is Computer Fluency?What is Computer Literacy?What is Computer Literacy?

• To be computer fluent you must:To be computer fluent you must:– Understand a computerUnderstand a computer’’s:s:

• capabilitiescapabilities • LimitationsLimitations• Know how to use a computerKnow how to use a computer

By becoming computer literate you will bBy becoming computer literate you will be familiar e familiar enough with computers to understand their :enough with computers to understand their :

• Capabilities Capabilities • limitations limitations • and to know how to use themand to know how to use them. .

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How to Become Computer How to Become Computer Literate?Literate?


Why Become Computer Literate?Why Become Computer Literate?

• Benefits of learning about computers include:– Being a knowledgeable consumer– Using current and future technology– Increasing your career options– Understanding ethical and legal implications– perform your job more effectively – You will be a desirable employee.


• Avoid hackers and viruses • Protect your privacy• Understand the real privacy and

security risks• Use the Internet wisely

Be a Savvy Computer UserBe a Savvy Computer User and Consumer and Consumer


• Avoid online annoyances• Maintain your computer• Make good purchase decisions • Integrate the latest technology

Be a Savvy Computer UserBe a Savvy Computer User and Consumer and Consumer

Benefit of Being A Savvy Consumer

• Save your money. Save your money. • Make you more productive.Make you more productive.• Help you protect your identity.Help you protect your identity.• As technology evolves, you will also be able to As technology evolves, you will also be able to

keep up and adaptkeep up and adapt..

Information technology IT IT

• Computers are used in most occupations, and Computers are used in most occupations, and one career that often comes to mind is one career that often comes to mind is information technology.information technology.

• ITIT is the is the set of techniques used in set of techniques used in Handling andHandling and

retrieving of information automatically. retrieving of information automatically.

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IT

IT involved

Managing Managing InformationInformation

Retrieving Retrieving InformationInformation

processing processing InformationInformation


Computers in the WorkplaceComputers in the Workplace

• Information technology (IT) involves:– Information handling– Information retrieval– Computers– Telecommunications– Software deployment


Computers in Your Career?Computers in Your Career?

• Computers are used in:– Business– Retail– Delivery– Arts– Computer gaming– Education

–Law enforcement–Agriculture–Automotive technology–Medicine–Sciences–Military


Computers in Computers in Business, Retail, and DeliveryBusiness, Retail, and Delivery

• Data mining

• Package tracking

Data MiningData Mining• Information is stored in enormous Information is stored in enormous databasesdatabases..• To make meaning of all that data, businesses To make meaning of all that data, businesses

use a use a processprocess known as known as data mining data mining to spot to spot trends. trends.

• Data miningData mining is the process of is the process of searching huge searching huge amounts of dataamounts of data with the hope of finding a with the hope of finding a pattern.pattern.

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Computers in the ArtsComputers in the Arts

• Create Web sites

• Digitize dance movements

• Produce computer-generated art


Computers in GamingComputers in Gaming

• Get a job doing:– Design– Programming– 3D animation

Computer in GamingComputer in Gaming

• Very Very complex programming complex programming lies behind these lies behind these games. games.

• The The animationsanimations are the result of years of are the result of years of research and development.research and development.

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Computers in EducationComputers in Education

• Instructional software

• Distance education

• Computerized research

• The Internet

• PDA-guided tours

Computer in EducationComputer in Education• Computers have given teachers Computers have given teachers new tools new tools for for - -

presenting informationpresenting information

- - keeping recordskeeping records..• Colleges offer Colleges offer full degreefull degree programs totally programs totally online.online.• LibrariesLibraries have brought the computer into their have brought the computer into their

operations. operations. • Training tutorials Training tutorials are used to teach new tasks, and are used to teach new tasks, and

research is done from the pc desktop.research is done from the pc desktop.• MuseumsMuseums are incorporating tools such as personal are incorporating tools such as personal

digital assistants (PDAs).digital assistants (PDAs).

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Computers in Law EnforcementComputers in Law Enforcement

• Search databases

• Predict criminal activity

• Employ computer forensics

Computers in Law EnforcementComputers in Law Enforcement

• Quickly Quickly find recordsfind records, locate possible , locate possible suspectssuspects, , and and investigate accountsinvestigate accounts..

• CriminologistsCriminologists can use can use specialized softwarespecialized software to to forecast criminal activity.forecast criminal activity.

• Computer forensics Computer forensics is the is the applicationapplication and and techniquestechniques to gather potential legal evidence. to gather potential legal evidence. Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) program can Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) program can catalogcatalog and and indexindex a hard drive and help recover a hard drive and help recover deleteddeleted or or damageddamaged files of a crime. files of a crime.

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Computers in military Computers in military

•Soldiers are trained computer specialists in areas such as:

1-sattellite transmissions.

2-radio controller .

3-computer networking.3-computer networking.

Whether the job is in electronic aviation Whether the job is in electronic aviation support or logistic or supply…support or logistic or supply…

Computers in AgricultureComputers in Agriculture

• Programs manage complex farming business and information systems

• Radio frequency identification Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are (RFID) tags are placed on the ears of livestock so that animals placed on the ears of livestock so that animals can be tracked and a can be tracked and a record can be kept in case record can be kept in case of disease outbreaksof disease outbreaks..

• Computerized sensors monitor Computerized sensors monitor conditions and conditions and activate equipment to activate equipment to protect cropsprotect crops . .


Computers in Computers in Automotive TechnologyAutomotive Technology

• Environmental trends and government regulations

• Computerized sensors and CPU systems in vehicles

• Consumer demand for computerized subsystems


• Use of technology in vehicles.Use of technology in vehicles.• Computerized Computerized sensorssensors and and CPUCPU systems in systems in

vehicles using computers, databases, and the vehicles using computers, databases, and the Internet.Internet.

• Consumer demand for computer subsystems Consumer demand for computer subsystems like like GPSGPS navigation, navigation, digital music digital music systems, and systems, and voice-controlled phones voice-controlled phones continues to grow.continues to grow.

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Computers in Computers in Automotive TechnologyAutomotive Technology


Computers in Medicine Computers in Medicine

• Patient simulators and surgical robots

• Digital modeling of human anatomy

Computers in Medicine Computers in Medicine

• Store, processStore, process, and , and distributedistribute vast amounts of vast amounts of information globally and has led to information globally and has led to breakthroughs in breakthroughs in pharmaceuticalspharmaceuticals and and disease disease preventionprevention..

• Medical professionals can now Medical professionals can now train on patient train on patient simulatorssimulators without risking a patient without risking a patient’’s life. s life.

• SurgerySurgery is being performed with robotic is being performed with robotic equipment.equipment.

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Biomedical ImplantsBiomedical Implants

• RetinalRetinal implants are replacing damaged implants are replacing damaged nervesnerves and providing sight to the blind. and providing sight to the blind.

• Biomedical implants can also Biomedical implants can also monitor systems monitor systems inside the bodyinside the body for problems and catch them for problems and catch them before they get out of control.before they get out of control.

• Identity chips Identity chips are being embedded in humans are being embedded in humans and can be scanned to prove a personand can be scanned to prove a person’’s identitys identity

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Computers in the SciencesComputers in the Sciences

• Supercomputers create simulations in– Astronomy– Meteorology– Archaeology

Computers in the SciencesComputers in the Sciences

• Streamline studies, Streamline studies, eliminate redundancyeliminate redundancy, , test test hypotheseshypotheses, , develop theoriesdevelop theories, and , and communicate communicate findingsfindings(results). (results).

• Supercomputers crunch(process) amounts of Supercomputers crunch(process) amounts of data, data, creating simulations creating simulations that model planets that model planets and their orbits.and their orbits.

• 3D modeling 3D modeling and imaging software is helping and imaging software is helping simulate simulate ancient civilizationsancient civilizations. .

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Computers in SportsComputers in Sports

• Improved training

• Timing

• Data storage and statistics

• Smart balls sense when soccer goals are scored

Digital HomeDigital Home

• You can control home systems from your computer and via the Internet:– Entertainment– Security– Lights– Heating and

cooling– Appliances


Digital Home: ComponentsDigital Home: Components

• Media computer with some components:– TV tuner– Radio tuner– Media software– Blu-ray, DVD, and/or CD– Network adapter


Digital HomeDigital Home

• Digital home system would allow to :Digital home system would allow to :• show videos show videos • play music from your computer on a television play music from your computer on a television

in any room of your house.in any room of your house.

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NanotechnologyNanotechnology

• Nano: Prefix stands for one-billionth

• Nanoscience: Study of molecules and nanostructures

• Nanostructures: Range in size from 1 to 100 nanometers

• Nanotechnology: Science of the use of nanostructures


Challenges Facing a Challenges Facing a Digital SocietyDigital Society

• Privacy risks

• Personal data collection

• E-mail monitoring

• Copyright infringement (breacking)

• Reliance(trust) on computers for security

• Digital divide

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