Description
General survey about what computers are and how they are used, including an introduction to computer programming and contemporary application packages.
Lecture 2 hours, recitation 1 hour.
Credits: 3*
Students planning further study in computer science should take 01:198:111.
Credit not given for this course and 01:198:170. Not open to students with a declared major in Computer Science. This course may not be used for major credit.
Semesters Offered:Spring, summer and fall
Topics: * Introduction to Computers
* The Internet and World Wide Web
* Central Processing Unit
* Secondary Storage
* Input and Output
* Operating Systems, Software Basics
* Word Processing Software
* Electronic Spreadsheet Software
* Presentation Software
* Graphics
* Database Management Software
* Integrated Software Applications
* Data Communications and Networks
* Structured Programming Concepts
* - Cannot be taken for credit toward the Computer Science Degree
