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Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 2 Chapter 1 Why Computers Matter to You: Becoming Computer Literate.

What is a Computer? –A computer is an electronic device that manipulates and converts Data into information. –It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data. 3

introduces the basics of becoming computer literate, including many concepts that will be developed throughout the course introduces the basics of becoming computer literate, including many concepts that will be developed throughout the course 4

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 5 Chapter Topics Computer literacy Computers and careers Technology challenges

What is Computer Fluency? What is Computer Literacy? To be computer fluent you must:To be computer fluent you must: –Understand a computer’s: capabilities capabilities LimitationsLimitations Know how to use a computerKnow how to use a computer

By becoming computer literate you will be familiar enough with computers to understand their : CapabilitiesCapabilities limitationslimitations and to know how to use them.and to know how to use them. 7 How to Become Computer Literate?

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 8 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.

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 9 Avoid hackers and viruses Protect your privacy Understand the real privacy and security risks Use the Internet wisely Be a Savvy Computer User and Consumer

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 10 Avoid online annoyances Maintain your computer Make good purchase decisions Integrate the latest technology Be a Savvy Computer User and Consumer

Now that the personal computer is such a large part of our lives, knowing how to analyze, choose, purchase, and maintain your own computer system.Now that the personal computer is such a large part of our lives, knowing how to analyze, choose, purchase, and maintain your own computer system. Being a savvy consumer will help you:Being a savvy consumer will help you: 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 keep up and adapt.As technology evolves, you will also be able to keep up and adapt. 11

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 keep up and adapt.As technology evolves, you will also be able to keep up and adapt.

IT Information technology IT Computers are used in most occupations, and one career that often comes to mind is information technology.Computers are used in most occupations, and one career that often comes to mind is information technology. IT is the set of techniques used in Handling and IT is the set of techniques used in Handling and retrieving of information automatically. 13

IT IT involved Managing Information Retrieving Information processing Information

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 15 Computers in the Workplace Information technology (IT) involves: – –Information handling – –Information retrieval – –Computers – –Telecommunications – –Software deployment

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 16 Computers in Your Career? Computers are used in: – –Business – –Retail – –Delivery – –Arts – –Computer gaming – –Education –Law enforcement –Agriculture –Automotive technology –Medicine –Sciences –Military

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 17 Computers in Business, Retail, and Delivery Data mining Package tracking

Data Mining Information is stored in enormous databases.Information is stored in enormous databases. To make meaning of all that data, businesses use a process known as data mining to spot trends. To make meaning of all that data, businesses use a process known as data mining to spot trends. Data mining is the process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern.Data mining is the process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern. 18

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 19 Computers in the Arts Create Web sites Digitize dance movements Produce computer- generated art

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 20 Computers in Gaming Get a job doing: – –Design – –Programming – –3D animation

Computer in Gaming Very complex programming lies behind these games.Very complex programming lies behind these games. The animations are the result of years of research and development.The animations are the result of years of research and development. 21

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 22 Computers in Education Instructional software Distance education Computerized research The Internet PDA-guided tours

Computer in Education Computers have given teachers new tools for - presenting informationComputers have given teachers new tools for - presenting information - keeping records. Colleges offer full degree programs totally online.Colleges offer full degree programs totally online. Libraries have brought the computer into their operations.Libraries have brought the computer into their operations. Training tutorials are used to teach new tasks, and research is done from the pc desktop.Training tutorials are used to teach new tasks, and research is done from the pc desktop. Museums are incorporating tools such as personal digital assistants (PDAs).Museums are incorporating tools such as personal digital assistants (PDAs). 23

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 24 Computers in Law Enforcement Search databases Predict criminal activity Employ computer forensics

Computers in Law Enforcement Quickly find records, locate possible suspects, and investigate accounts.Quickly find records, locate possible suspects, and investigate accounts. Criminologists can use specialized software to forecast criminal activity.Criminologists can use specialized software to forecast criminal activity. Computer forensics is the application and techniques to gather potential legal evidence. Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) program can catalog and index a hard drive and help recover deleted or damaged files of a crime.Computer forensics is the application and techniques to gather potential legal evidence. Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) program can catalog and index a hard drive and help recover deleted or damaged files of a crime. 25

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 26 Computers in military Soldiers are trained computer specialists in areas such as: 1-sattellite transmissions. 2-radio controller. 3-computer networking. Whether the job is in electronic aviation support or logistic or supply…

Computers in Agriculture Programs manage complex farming business and information systems Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are placed on the ears of livestock so that animals can be tracked and a record can be kept in case of disease outbreaks.Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are placed on the ears of livestock so that animals can be tracked and a record can be kept in case of disease outbreaks. Computerized sensors monitor conditions and activate equipment to protect crops.Computerized sensors monitor conditions and activate equipment to protect crops. Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 27

Computers in Automotive Technology Environmental trends and government regulations Computerized sensors and CPU systems in vehicles Consumer demand for computerized subsystems Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 28

Use of technology in vehicles.Use of technology in vehicles. Computerized sensors and CPU systems in vehicles using computers, databases, and the Internet.Computerized sensors and CPU systems in vehicles using computers, databases, and the Internet. Consumer demand for computer subsystems like GPS navigation, digital music systems, and voice-controlled phones continues to grow.Consumer demand for computer subsystems like GPS navigation, digital music systems, and voice-controlled phones continues to grow. 29 Computers in Automotive Technology

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 30 Computers in Medicine Patient simulators and surgical robots Digital modeling of human anatomy

Computers in Medicine Store, process, and distribute vast amounts of information globally and has led to breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals and disease prevention.Store, process, and distribute vast amounts of information globally and has led to breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals and disease prevention. Medical professionals can now train on patient simulators without risking a patient’s life.Medical professionals can now train on patient simulators without risking a patient’s life. Surgery is being performed with robotic equipment.Surgery is being performed with robotic equipment. 31

Biomedical Implants Technological solutions to physical problems Identity chips Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 32

Biomedical Implants Retinal implants are replacing damaged nerves and providing sight to the blind.Retinal implants are replacing damaged nerves and providing sight to the blind. Biomedical implants can also monitor systems inside the body for problems and catch them before they get out of control.Biomedical implants can also monitor systems inside the body for problems and catch them before they get out of control. Identity chips are being embedded in humans and can be scanned to prove a person’s identityIdentity chips are being embedded in humans and can be scanned to prove a person’s identity 33

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 34 Computers in the Sciences Supercomputers create simulations in – –Astronomy – –Meteorology – –Archaeology

Computers in the Sciences Streamline studies, eliminate redundancy, test hypotheses, develop theories, and communicate findings(results).Streamline studies, eliminate redundancy, test hypotheses, develop theories, and communicate findings(results). Supercomputers crunch(process) amounts of data, creating simulations that model planets and their orbits.Supercomputers crunch(process) amounts of data, creating simulations that model planets and their orbits. 3D modeling and imaging software is helping simulate ancient civilizations.3D modeling and imaging software is helping simulate ancient civilizations. 35

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 36 Computers in Sports Improved training Timing Data storage and statistics Smart balls sense when soccer goals are scored

Digital Home You can control home systems from your computer and via the Internet: – –Entertainment – –Security – –Lights – –Heating and cooling – –Appliances Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 37

Digital Home: Components Media computer with some components: – –TV tuner – –Radio tuner – –Media software – –Blu-ray, DVD, and/or CD – –Network adapter Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 38

Digital Home Digital home system would allow to :Digital home system would allow to : show videosshow videos play music from your computer on a television in any room of your house.play music from your computer on a television in any room of your house. 39

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 40 Nanotechnology 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

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 41 Challenges Facing a Digital Society Privacy risks Personal data collection monitoring Copyright infringement (breacking) Reliance(trust) on computers for security Digital divide