COMPUTERS An Introduction

• Main Author: Spencer, Donald D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Columbus,Ohio Merrill Publishing Company 1986
• Series: The Merrill series in computer information systems
• Subjects: Computers
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 Computers are affecting almost every aspect of daily life and, hence, every area of the college curriculum. Students in every discipline area need to equip themselves with basic computer concepts and an understanding of computer applications if they are to make the most of their future careers. Computers: An Introduction effectively exposes noncomputer students to basic computer fundamentals, as well as demostrates the many different ways that computers are used in various career areas and fields of study. It is designed for an overview introductory course that covers such important topics as microcomputers, computers and society, the history of computers, hardware and software, and computer applications. The extensive coverage of applications software and the appendix on the BASIC programming language allows the instructors the flexibility to concentrate on each of these areas to the extent that they see fit. This book is divided into fourteen chapters, including the social impact of the computer; history; computer hardware; the language of computers; advanced system concepts; word processing and computer graphics; electronic spreadsheets, database management systems, and data communications; computers in homes, schools, business, industry, medicine, arts, humanities, entertainment, and sports; other applications; a look at the future; and computers and careers. These self-contained chapters are separated into short, manageable topics to provide flexibility in the selection of topics to be taught.