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

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 3 Chapter Topics This chapter introduces the basics of becoming computer literate, including the following concepts : Computer literacy Computers and careers Technology challenges

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

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 5 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 6 Avoid hackers and viruses Understand the real privacy and security risks Use the Internet wisely Avoid online annoyances Maintain your computer Make good purchase decisions Integrate the latest technology Be a Savvy Computer User and Consumer

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. 7

IT IT involved Managing Information Retrieving Information processing Information

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 9 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 10 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 11 Computers in Business, Retail, and Delivery Data mining Package tracking

Data Mining Data mining is the process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern from databases.Data mining is the process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern from databases. 12

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 13 Computers in the Arts Create Web sites Digitize dance movements Produce computer- generated art

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 14 Computers in Gaming Get a job doing: – –Design – –Programming – –3D animation

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 15 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). 16

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 17 Computers in Law Enforcement Search databases Predict criminal activity Employ computer forensics( Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) program)

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 18 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 Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags:Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags: Used to track animals and a record can be kept in case of disease outbreaks. Used to track animals and a record can be kept in case of disease outbreaks. Computerized sensors monitorComputerized sensors monitor - conditions and activate equipment to protect crops. - conditions and activate equipment to protect crops. Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 19

Computers in Automotive Technology Use of technology in vehicles.Use of technology in vehicles. Environmental trends and government regulationsEnvironmental trends and government regulations 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. Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 20

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 21 Computers in Medicine Patient simulators - Used in medical training without risking a patient’s life. surgical robots Surgery is being performed with robotic equipment. Digital modeling of human anatomy

Biomedical Implants Technological solutions to physical problems Identity chips Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 22

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 23

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 24 Computers in the Sciences Supercomputers create simulations in – –Astronomy – –Meteorology – –Archaeology

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 25 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 26

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 27

Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 28 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 29 Challenges Facing a Digital Society Privacy risks Personal data collection monitoring Copyright infringement (breacking) Reliance(trust) on computers for security Digital divide