Understanding Computers Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive

by Morley, Deborah; Parker, Charles S.

• ISBN13: 9780538748100
• ISBN10: 0538748109
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781133190240, 9781423925217
• Edition: 13th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-21
• Publisher: Course Technology
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Summary

Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow 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.

Features:

- MODULAR ORGANIZATION emphasizes the relationship among topics and chapters.

- "ASK THE EXPERT" BOXES offer career advice from industry leaders.

- "EXPERT INSIGHT" ARTICLES relate that chapter's topic to IT careers.

- ONLINE COMPANION is a portal to extra content such as quizzes, videos, and study guides that help reinforce material and engage students.

Table of Contents

Introduction Module

Introduction to the World of Computers

Hardware Module

The System Unit: Processing and Memory

Storage

Input and Output

Software Module

System Software: Operating systems and Utility Programs

Application Software

Networks and the Internet Module

Computer Networks

The Internet and World Wide Web

Network and Internet Security

Web Applications Module

Multimedia and the Web

E-Commerce

Systems Module

Information Systems and System Development

Program Development and Programming Languages

Databases and Database Management Systems

Computers and Society Module

Computer Security and Privacy

Intellectual Property Rights, Ethics, health, Access, and the Environment

References and Resources Guide

Credits

Glossary/Index

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