1. Introduction to Information Technology & Communication
Zaipul Anwar bin Zainudin
Institute of Product Design & Manufacturing
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
Session 1

2. Objectives Describe the three fundamental characteristics of computers
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
List some common input, output, and storage media
Distinguish data from information
Describe the significance of networking
Explain the significance of the Internet
Explain the various classifications of computers

3. Introduction to Computers
Computer hardware
Input, Output & peripheral devices
History of computers

4. Basic Components of a Computer System
What is computer?
An electronic device that can accept data (input), process the input to useful information (process) according to a set of instructions, store the instructions and the results of processing (storage), and produce the information (output).

5. Basic Components of a Computer System
Other definition:-
A machine that can be programmed to accept data (input), process it into useful information (output), and store it away (in secondary storage device) for safekeeping or later reuse
Process is directed by software but performed by the hardware

6. Information Age Evolving more rapidly than Industrial Age
Will continue into the current century

7. Cornerstones of our Economy
Forging a Computer-Based Society:
Land
Labor
Capital
Information

8. Jobs Forging a Computer-Based Society: From physical to mental
From muscle-power to brain-power

9. A Computer in Your Future
Where used?
Bank withdrawal
Supermarket
Drive the car
Do I need a Personal Computer?
Campaign: One Home, One PC
Many more use at work
Will I use a computer in my future career?
Almost every job will involve use of a computer
Video: Future of Vision Information Technology

10. Computer Literacy Awareness Knowledge Interaction Importance
Versatility
Pervasiveness in our society
Knowledge
What are computers
How do computers work
Terminology
Interaction
Use some simple computer applications

11. Is computer literacy enough?
Need to be computer literate to manipulate a computer
Need to be computer fluent on computer concepts as a basis to build deeper knowledge
Computer fluency make one able to continue follow developments as computers continue to evolve

12. Basic Information Technology Concept
Information technology - the use of modern technology to aid the capture, storage, retrieval, analysis, and communication of information.
The various methods of delivering information are by the use of data, text, image, and voice for personal or organization needs.

13. History of Computers
Man from centuries ago used a physical unit or sets of units to represent numbers or quantities.
A number or a quantity can be represented by a physical thing, whether it is:
an electrical relay 
a pebble    
a transistor
a mark on a bit of paper   
a bead of wire  
a mechanical gear wheel  
a vacuum tube

14. The Nature of Computers
Characteristics
Speed
Reliability
Storage capability
Results
Productivity
Decision making
Cost reduction

15. Where Computers Are Used: Graphics
Graphs and charts
Animated graphics
Visual walk-through

16. Where Computers Are Used: Education
Teaching and testing aid
Learning by doing
Computer-based instruction

17. Where Computers Are Used: Retailing
Bar codes for pricing and inventory
Shipping

18. Where Computers Are Used: Energy
Locate oil, coal, natural gas, and uranium
Monitor the power network
Meter reading

19. Where Computers Are Used: Law Enforcement
National fingerprint files
National files on criminal
Computer modeling of DNA

20. Where Computers Are Used: Transportation
Cars
Run rapid transit systems
Load containerships
Track railroad cars
Monitor air traffic

21. Where Computers Are Used: Money
Record keeping
Banking by phone
Credit cards

22. Where Computers Are Used: Agriculture
Billing
Crop information
Feed combinations
Livestock breeding and performance

23. Where Computers Are Used: Government
Forecast weather
E-government
Process immigrants
Taxes
Registration: birth, identity, car etc.

24. Where Computers Are Used: The Home
Educational tool
Record keeping
Letter writing
Budgeting
Drawing and editing pictures
Newsletters
Connecting with others

25. Where Computers Are Used: Health and Medicine
Monitor patients
Electronic imaging
Diagnose illnesses
Tele-health

26. Where Computers Are Used: Robotics
Perform jobs that are dangerous for humans
Factory work

27. Where Computers Are Used: The Human Connection
Assist the disabled
Assist athletes by monitoring their movements

28. Where Computers Are Used
The Sciences
Research
Simulation
Connectivity
Communication
Telecommuting

29. Where Computers Are Used
Training
Airline pilots
Railroad engineers
Paperwork
Junk mail
Term paper
Record keeping

30. ANY QUESTIONS?