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1A-1Course Number: 90248040Credits: 2Time: Monday 7, 8 (3:30PM-5:20PM) Classroom: New CSIE Classroom 110Classification: Elective for freshmen Prerequisite: None Instructor: Chiou-Shann Fuh ()Office: New Computer Science and Information Engineering 327 Phone: 23625336 ext. 327Office Hours: Tuesday 10AM-11:30AM Objective: Introduction to computer science through extensive course projects.

11A-2Textbook: G. B. Shelly and M. E. Vermaat, Discovering Computers 2012, Thomson Course Technology, Boston, MA, 2012.Reference: P. Norton, Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers, 6th Ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 2006. Reference: M. M. Mano, Computer Engineering: Hardware Design, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1988. Reference: J. G. Brookshear, Computer Science: An Overview, 7th Ed., Addison Wesley, Reading, MA, 2003. excellent World Wide Web address: to look up computer terminology online http://www.wikipedia.org excellent World Wide Web address: to search companies, products, and events http://www.google.com, http://www.yahoo.com, http://www.msn.com Projects: will be assigned every week or every other week (30%) Examinations: one midterm (30%) and one final (40%)

21A-3Chapter 1: Introduction to ComputersChapter 2: The Internet and World Wide WebChapter 3: Application SoftwareChapter 4: The Components of the System UnitChapter 5: InputChapter 6: OutputChapter 7: StorageChapter 8: Operating Systems and Utility ProgramsChapter 9: Communications and NetworksChapter 10: Database ManagementChapter 11: Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and PrivacyChapter 12: Information System DevelopmentChapter 13: Programming Languages and Program DevelopmentChapter 14: Enterprise ComputingChapter 15: Computer Careers and Certification

31A-4Scan and add all figures, captions, and tables.Add Review Questions.Add Homework at end of http://www.csie.ntu.edu.tw/~fuh/fcourse/shelly2012/Chapter01.pptAdd topics and explain in detail.Add jokes.Design two questions and answers.41A-5Prob1B..doc1. (10%) What are the four steps in Information Processing Cycle?Answer: Input, Processing, Output, Storage.51A-6I have a dream. Martin Luther King Jr.ACM: Association for Computing Machinery ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest http://acm.uva.es/problemset/solving 20 problems = 5 points, 50 problems = 10 points 100 problems = 20 points, 200 problems = 30 points, 400 problems = 40 points all problems with on-line judge = 50 points tell me the number of problems solved immediately before final examination6Living in a Digital WorldDiscovering Computers 20107Objectives OverviewDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 18See Page 3 for Detailed Objectives8Objectives OverviewDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 19See Page 3 for Detailed Objectives9A World of ComputersComputers are everywhereDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 110Pages 4 - 5 Figure 1-1

10What Is a Computer?A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memoryDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 111Page 6Information Processing Cycle11What Is a Computer?Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 112Page 6 Figure 1-2

12The Components of a ComputerA computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardwareDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 113Pages 6 - 813Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 114Page 7 Figure 1-3

14Advantages and Disadvantages of Using ComputersAdvantages of Using ComputersDisadvantages of Using ComputersDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 115Pages 9 - 1015Advantages and Disadvantages of Using ComputersGreen computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computerStrategies include:RecyclingRegulating manufacturing processesExtending the life of computersImmediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computersDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital World Chapter 116Page 10

Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Green Computing below Chapter 116Networks and the InternetA network is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media

Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 117Pages 10 - 11 Figure 1-617Networks and the InternetThe Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individualsDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 118Page 11 Figure 1-7

Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click The Internetbelow Chapter 1

18Networks and the InternetPeople use the Internet for a variety of reasons:Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 119Pages 12 - 13 Figure 1-819Networks and the InternetA social networking Web site encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered usersDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 120Page 14 Figure 1-9

Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click MySpacebelow Chapter 1

20Computer SoftwareSoftware, also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform themDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 121Pages 15 - 16Figures 1-10 - 1-11

Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Windowsbelow Chapter 121Computer SoftwareInstalling is the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardwareDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 122Pages 16 - 17 Figure 1-12

22Computer SoftwareA programmer develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into informationDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 123Page 18 Figure 1-13

23Categories of ComputersDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 124Page 1924Personal ComputersA personal computer can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itselfTwo popular architectures are the PC and the AppleDesktop computerDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 125Page 19 Figures 1-15 - 1-16

25Mobile Computers and Mobile DevicesDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 126Pages 20 - 2326Mobile Computers and Mobile DevicesDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 127Pages 20 - 22 Figures 1-17 1-20

Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Camera Phonebelow Chapter 127Mobile Computers and Mobile DevicesDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 128Pages 22 - 23Figures 1-21 1-23

Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Digital Cameras below Chapter 128Game ConsolesA game console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games

Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 129Page 24 Figure 1-2429ServersA server controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a networkProvides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information

Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 130Page 25 Figure 1-25DVD: Digital Versatile DiskDVD: Digital Video Disk30MainframesA mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously

Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 131Page 25 Figure 1-2631SupercomputersA supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computerFastest supercomputers are capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single secondDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 132Page 25 Figure 1-27

32Embedded ComputersAn embedded computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger productDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 133Page 2633Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 134Page 26 Figure 1-28

34Elements of an Information SystemDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 135Page 27

Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Women in Technology below Chapter 135Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 136Page 27 Figure 1-29

36Examples of Computer UsageDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 137Pages 28 31Figures 1-30 1-32

Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Minorities in Technology below Chapter 137Examples of Computer UsageDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 138Pages 31 32Figures 1-33 1-34

Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Enterprise Computing below Chapter 138Computer Applications in SocietyDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 139Pages 34 - 36 Figures 1-36 1-3939Computer Applications in SocietyDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 140Pages 36 - 38Figures 1-40 1-43

Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click OnStar below Chapter 140Video: Computer History in a BarnDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 141

CLICK TO START41SummaryDiscovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital WorldChapter 142Page 394243Chapter 1 CompleteLiving in a Digital WorldDiscovering Computers 2010431A-44Project due Oct. 3Open your personal computer at home and list the hardware specification as detailed as possible, including the manufacturer, product type, and serial number. List every software installed on your personal computer. For example: PC: ACER_M3630CPU: IntelR C2Q Q6600Motherboard: S45GMAXSDRAM: 1GB DDR2-667 MAX 4GB Intel GMA3100DVMT 4.0hard disk: S-ATA 320GB/7200RPM monitor: Lemel 17 inch TFT-LCD, Model: LC-AEpower supply: 250W, ATX compatible 441A-45keyboard: 104 keys Chinese-EnglishDVD-RW drive: 16X SuperMultisound blaster card: speakers: Trois DS 621Gmouse: Logitech Optical Mouseanti-virus software: Norton AntiVirusanti-virus software: Trend Micro/Internet Phone OS: Windows 7productivity software: Microsoft OfficeX-Stop: pornography prevention software