Introduction to Computers
by Sakkarin Pathumthawornsakul
1. Objectives Overview
1.1. Explain why computer literacy is vital to success in today's world
1.2. Define the term, computer, and describe the relatiobship between data and information
1.3. Describe five compoments of a computer
1.4. Discuss the advantages and disadvatages that users experience when working with computers
1.5. Define the term,network,and idntify benefits in sharing resources on a network
1.6. Discuss the uses of the internet and world wide web
1.7. New node
2. The Components of a Computer
2.1. Input Device
2.2. Output Device
2.3. System Unit
2.4. Storage Device
2.5. Communications Device
3. Networks and the Internet
3.1. Network
3.2. Internet
3.3. Social networking Web site
4. Computer Soft ware
4.1. Software or Program
4.2. Installing
5. Computer Applications in Society
5.1. Education
5.2. Finance
5.3. Government
5.4. Health Care
5.5. Science
5.6. Publishing
5.7. Travel
5.8. Manufacturing
6. Summary
6.1. Basic computer concepts
6.2. Components of a computer
6.3. Networks, the Internet, and computer software
6.4. Many different categories of computers, computer users, and computer applications in society
7. Information processing Cycle
7.1. 1)Collect data (input)
7.2. 2)Processing
7.3. 3)Produces information(output)
8. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers
8.1. Advantages of Using Computers
8.1.1. Speed
8.1.2. Reliability
8.1.3. Consistency
8.1.4. Storage
8.1.5. Communications
8.2. Disadvantages of Using Computers
8.2.1. Health Risks
8.2.2. Violation of Privacy
8.2.3. Public Safety
8.2.4. Impact on Labor Force
8.2.5. Impact on Environment
9. Categories of Computers
9.1. Personal Computers
9.1.1. Personal Computer
9.1.2. Desktop Computer
9.2. Mobile Computers and Mobile devices
9.2.1. Mobile Computer
9.2.2. Mobile Device
9.3. Game consiles
9.4. Servers
9.5. Mainframes
9.6. Supercomputers
9.7. Embedded Computers
9.7.1. Consumer Electonics
9.7.2. Home Automation Devices
9.7.3. Auto Mobiles
9.7.4. Process Controllers and Robotics
9.7.5. Computer Devices and Office Machines