Basic Computer Concepts CSIT 101 Introduction to Computers Margaret Yau
Basic Computer Concepts Why Computers Matter to You What a Computer is Four Major Functions of a Computer
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Computers Matter to you!
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What is a computer?
a machine that manipulates data according to a set of instructions Electrical Si electro-mechanicalmolecularoptical
Hardware vs. Software Can you touch it? Hardware: physical media Software: sets of instructions (programs)
Four Major Functions InputProcessing OutputStorage
1. Input
What types of sensory data do humans collect from their environments?
1. Input
2. Processing data information “cat” “tabby” “Aww”
2. Processing CPU memory
3. Output
How do we present information to others?
3. Output output devices
4. Storage
Storage devices
Exercise: 4 Major Functions of the Computer
1. input What type of input data does the computer capture? Input devices?
1. Input
2. Processing
3. Output How is information presented?
3. Output
4. Storage How is information stored and transferred?
4. Storage
Today’s Lesson Why Computers Matter to You What a Computer is Four Major Functions of a Computer
Homework Assignment Make a discussion board post on Blackboard responding to the following questions: 1.What do you expect to get out of this class? 2.What career are you interested in? How will computer technology be used in your future career? 3.Describe your ideal future computer in terms of its four major functions.
Any questions?