1. Elements of an Information System
1.1. Hardware
1.2. Software
1.3. Data
1.4. People
1.5. Procedures
2. Summary
2.1. Basic computer concepts
2.2. Components of a computer
2.3. Networks, the Internet, and computer software
2.4. Many different categories of computers, computer users, and computer applications in society
3. Categories of Computers
3.1. Personal Computers
3.1.1. A personal computercan perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself
3.1.2. Two popular architectures are the PC and the Apple
3.1.2.1. Desktop computer
3.2. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
3.2.1. Mobile Computer
3.2.1.1. Personal computer you can carry from place to place
3.2.1.2. Examples include notebook computers, laptop computers, and Tablet PCs
3.2.1.2.1. New node
3.2.2. Mobile Device
3.2.2.1. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand
3.2.2.2. Examples include smart phones, PDAs, handheld computers, portable media players, and digital cameras
3.3. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
3.3.1. Notebook computer
3.3.2. Tablet PC
3.3.3. Smart phone
3.3.4. PDA
3.3.5. Handheld computer
3.3.6. Portable media player
3.3.7. Digital camera
3.4. Game Consoles
3.4.1. A game consoleis a mobile computing device designed for single‐player or multiplayer video games
3.5. Servers
3.5.1. A servercontrols access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network
3.5.1.1. Provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information
3.6. Mainframes
3.6.1. A mainframeis a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously
3.7. Supercomputers
3.7.1. A supercomputeris the fastest, most powerful computer
3.7.1.1. Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single second
3.8. Embedded Computers
3.8.1. Consumer Electronics
3.8.2. Home Automation Devices
3.8.3. Automobiles
3.8.4. Process Controllers and Robotics
3.8.5. Computer Devices and Office Machines
4. Computer Software
4.1. Software, also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
4.1.1. System Software
4.1.1.1. Operating system
4.1.1.2. Utility programApplication
4.1.2. Application Software
4.2. Installingis the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware
4.3. A programmer develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information
5. Examples of Computer Usage
5.1. Home User
5.1.1. Personal financial management
5.1.2. Web access
5.1.3. Communications
5.1.4. Entertainment
5.2. Small Office/Home Office User
5.2.1. Look up information
5.2.2. Send and receive e‐mail messages
5.2.3. Make telephone calls
5.3. Mobile User
5.3.1. Connect to other computers on a network or the Internet
5.3.2. Transfer information
5.3.3. Play video games
5.3.4. Listen to music
5.3.5. Watch movies
5.4. Power User
5.4.1. Work with multimedia
5.4.2. Use industry‐specific software
5.5. Enterprise User
5.5.1. Communicate among employees
5.5.2. Process high volumes of transactions
5.5.3. Blog
6. Computer Applications in Society
6.1. Education
6.2. Finance
6.3. Government
6.4. Health Care
6.5. Science
6.6. Publishing
6.7. Travel
6.8. TravelManufacturing
7. Objectives Overview
7.1. Explain why computer literacy is vital to success in today’s world
7.2. Define the term, computer, and describe the relationship between data and information
7.3. Describe the five components of a computer
7.4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages that users experience when working with computers
7.5. Define the term, network, and identify benefits of sharing resources on a network
7.6. Discuss the uses of the Internet and World Wide Web
7.7. Distinguish between system software and application software
7.8. Differentiate among types, sizes, and functions of computers in each category
7.9. Describe the role of each element in an information system
7.10. Explain how home users, small office/home office users, mobile users, power users, and enterprise users each interact with computers
7.11. Discuss how society uses computers in education, finance, government, health care, science, publishing, travel, and manufacturing
8. A World of Computers
8.1. Computers are everywhere
9. What Is a Computer?
9.1. A computeris an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
10. The Components of a Computer
10.1. A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware
10.1.1. Input Device
10.1.2. Output Device
10.1.3. System Unit
10.1.4. Storage Device
10.1.5. Communications Device
11. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers
11.1. Advantages of Using Computers
11.1.1. Speed
11.1.2. Reliability
11.1.3. Consistency
11.1.4. Storage
11.1.5. Communications
11.2. Disadvantages of Using Computers
11.2.1. Health Risks
11.2.2. Violation of Privacy
11.2.3. Public Safety
11.2.4. Impact on Labor Force
11.2.5. Impact on Environment
12. Networks and the Internet
12.1. A networkis a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media
12.2. The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
12.3. People use the Internet for a variety of reasons
12.3.1. Communicate
12.3.2. Research and Access Information
12.3.3. Shop
12.3.4. Bank and Invest
12.3.5. Online Trading
12.3.6. Entertainment
12.3.7. Download Music
12.3.8. Share Videos
12.3.9. Web Application