Understanding Computers Today and Tomorrow Comprehensive International Student Edition 13th Edition

Description

Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, International Edition gives your students a classic introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its emphasis on industry insight, this text makes concepts relevant to today's career-focused students.

CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION MODULE.

1: Introduction to the World of Computers.

HARDWARE MODULE.

2: The System Unit: Processing and Memory.

3: Storage.

4: Input and Output.

SOFTWARE MODULE.

5: System Software: Operating systems and Utility Programs.

6: Application Software.

NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET MODULE.

7: Computer Networks.

8: The Internet and World Wide Web.

9: Network and Internet Security.

WEB APPLICATIONS MODULE.

10: Multimedia and the Web.

11: E-Commerce.

SYSTEMS MODULE.

12: Information Systems and System Development.

13: Program Development and Programming Languages.

14: Databases and Database Management Systems.

COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY MODULE.

15: Computer Security and Privacy.

16: Intellectual Property Rights, Ethics, health, Access, and the Environment.

References and Resources Guide.

Credits.

Glossary/Index.