The contents of this chapter include all of the following: In basic terms, define the word com puter; discuss various ways computers can be categorized; identify six types of computers designed for individual use; identify four types of computers used primarily by organizations; explain the importance of computers in todays society; describe how computers are used in various sectors of our society. | CSC 101 Introduction to Computing Dr. Iftikhar Azim Niaz ianiaz@ 1 Dr. Iftikhar Azim Niaz (Maritime Studies) 1988 Pakistan Marine Academy, President’s Gold Medalist Karachi University (Computer Science) 1994 Quaid-i-Azam University MBA (Marketing) 1999 Allama Iqbal Open University (Software Engineering) 2005 University of Tsukuba, Japan PGD (Professional Ethics and Teaching Methodology) 2010 Riphah International University 1A-2 2 Dr. Iftikhar Azim Niaz Deck Officer Feb 1989 – Feb 1991 Atlas Shipmanagement Limited, Hong Kong System Analyst Mar 1994 – Mar 1995 Deutsche Telepost Consultants, Islamabad Deputy Manager Apr 1995 – Aug 1995 National Institute of Electronics Lecturer Sep 1995 – Jan 2007 Quaid-i-Azam University Head of Department Jan 2007 – Feb 2012 Riphah International University Assistant Professor Feb 2012 to Date COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Islamabad Campus 1A-3 3 Course Details Course Code: CSC 101 Course Title: Introduction to Computing Credit Hours: 2 + 1 Course Objectives: This course is an introduction to a broad class of computer issues. It is designed for students who are not CS majors and who have had little or no previous experience with computers. 1A-4 4 Course Outline - I Introduction to computers and computing Classification of computers Elements of computers Basic Computer Architecture Control Unit Arithmetic & Logical Unit (ALU operations) Main Memory (ROM, RAM, Cache) CPU Operations The Registers Input & Output Devices Storage Media 1A-5 5 Course Outline - II Data Representation Software Concepts; System Software Operating Systems Basic Input Output Systems (BIOS) Disk Operating System; Windows 95/98/XP/2000 Application Software; User Designed Application Software. Data Base Management Systems Communication Systems Security Issues; Threats to computers & communication systems; Computer Networks; Internet; E-Commerce; Artificial Intelligence 1A-6 6 Recommended Books Textbook: P. Norton, Peter . | CSC 101 Introduction to Computing Dr. Iftikhar Azim Niaz ianiaz@ 1 Dr. Iftikhar Azim Niaz (Maritime Studies) 1988 Pakistan Marine Academy, President’s Gold Medalist Karachi University (Computer Science) 1994 Quaid-i-Azam University MBA (Marketing) 1999 Allama Iqbal Open University (Software Engineering) 2005 University of Tsukuba, Japan PGD (Professional Ethics and Teaching Methodology) 2010 Riphah International University 1A-2 2 Dr. Iftikhar Azim Niaz Deck Officer Feb 1989 – Feb 1991 Atlas Shipmanagement Limited, Hong Kong System Analyst Mar 1994 – Mar 1995 Deutsche Telepost Consultants, Islamabad Deputy Manager Apr 1995 – Aug 1995 National Institute of Electronics Lecturer Sep 1995 – Jan 2007 Quaid-i-Azam University Head of Department Jan 2007 – Feb 2012 Riphah International University Assistant Professor Feb 2012 to Date COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Islamabad Campus 1A-3 3 Course Details Course Code: CSC 101 Course Title: Introduction to
