Understanding Computers: Comprehensive, 12th Edition International Edition

Description

UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS, COMPREHENSIVE, INTERNATIONAL EDITION will ensure that students have the comprehensive, current knowledge of computer concepts and issues needed to succeed in our techoecentric society.

Features

    * Features updated Expert Insight articles by guest authors from top-name companies in each module that discuss how concepts covered relate to their careers in the IT industry.

    * Provides career information from industry leaders through the new Ask the Expert boxes which show students how computers are used into both traditional and non-traditional careers.

    * Integrates technology into the text with new podcast and videos on the student online companion, providing an engaging way for students to learn and retain concepts.

    * Explores the relevancy of computer technology in students' lives through a boxed feature called Technology and You.

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.