IFSM 201

Survey of Computers-Based Systems

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Topics:
     
Essentials
Books
Tools
Links
 

Summary:

This course examines the basic principles and techniques of computing, especially as applied to the use of microcomputers and their impact on individuals, government, business, and industry. Additional topics include economic social and ethical issues; the techniques of problem solving; and the fundamentals of computer programming.

The course requires hands-on interaction with operating systems, and application software, including word processors, spreadsheets, and databases. This course will provide systems analysis techniques useful in other computer studies and information systems courses.

 
   

Essentials:

Syllabus

Computer Block Diagram

Number Systems and Codes Handout

Slide Set 1 - Overview
Slide Set 2 - Word Processing
Slide Set 3 - Software
Slide Set 4 - Central Processor Unit
Slide Set 5 - Input and Output
Slide Set 6 - Spreadsheets
Slide Set 7 - Data Storage
Slide Set 8 - Networking
Slide Set 9 - Internet
Slide Set 10 - HTML
Slide Set 11 - Internet Business
Slide Set 12 - Database Management Systems
Slide Set 13 - Computer Security
Slide Set 14 - Programming

Project 1
Project 2
Project 3
Project 4

 
   

All documents are in Adobe Acrobat format.

(If doesn't load in browser save as file and open with Acrobat Reader)

 
   

Text Books: 

 Tools for an Information Age, 6th Edition
  by H.L. Capron
  Published by Benjamin Cummings Company, 1995
  ISBN: 0-201-47659-2

 
 
   

Tools:

WinZip (Popular "Zipper" to create and open zip files)

 

   

Text Pad
Feature filled shareware text editor. Designed to be used as a programming language or html editor.

 

   

HTML Help File
Describes all the tags available with the HTML Version 3.2 (Wilbur) Standard. Download either file below.

    [ Wilbur.zip (153 kB) ]         [ Wilbur.hlp (313 kB) ]

 
 
   

Links:

http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/tut/ref.html is the site of sites. There are something like 26 lessons now, bringing the user from basic HTML through working with Frames and Java. Alan Levine, the author is one of the most respected teachers and gurus of the Net. Start here!  

http://www.webteacher.org/winnet/indextc.html is a terrific site for beginners and novices. It's material and tutors easily and clearly teach HTML. and advanced topics.

http://www.hotwired.com/webmonkey/
states it is a How To Site For Web Developers. It offers tutorials and information from basic HTML to advanced web authoring tools.
 
    

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