Chapter 3 by June Kaminski Computer Science and
Chapter 3 by June Kaminski Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model
Chapter Objectives • Describe the essential components of computer systems including hardware and software. • Appreciate the rapid evolution of computer systems and the benefit of keeping up to date with current trends and developments.
Objectives, cont. • Analyze how computer systems function as tools for managing information and generating knowledge. • Define the concept of human – technology interfaces. • Articulate how computers can support collaboration and information exchange.
Key Terms Defined • • • Acquisition Application Arithmetic Logic Unit Binary System BIOS
Key Terms Defined • • • Bit Bus Byte Cache Memory CD-R
Key Terms Defined • • • CD-RW Central Processing Unit Communication Software Compatibility Computer
Key Terms Defined • • • Computer Science Conferencing Software Creativity Software Database Degradation
Key Terms Defined • • • Desktop Digital Video Disc Dissemination DVD-RW
Key Terms Defined • Dynamic random access memory • Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory • Email Client • Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Key Terms Defined • • • Execute Extensibility Fire Wire Firmware Flash Memory
Key Terms Defined • • • Gigabyte Gigahertz Graphical User Interface Graphics Card Hard Disk
Key Terms Defined • • • Hardware Information Age Input/Output System Instant Messaging
Key Terms Defined • • • Integrated Drive Electronics Internet Browser Keyboard Knowledge Laptop
Key Terms Defined • • • Mainframe Main Memory Megabytes Megahertz Memory
Key Terms Defined • • • Microprocessor Modem Monitor Motherboard Mouse
Key Terms Defined • • • MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 Non-synchronous Office Suite Open Source Software Operating System
Key Terms Defined • • • Palmtop or Palm Computer Parallel Port Peripheral Component Interconnection Personal Computer Personal Digital Assistant
Key Terms Defined • • • Plug and Play Portability Portable Operating System Interface for UNIX Presentation
Key Terms Defined • • • Processing Productivity Software Professional Development Programmable Read Only Memory Publishing
Key Terms Defined • • • QWERTY Random Access Memory Read Only Memory Security Serial Port
Key Terms Defined • • • Small Computer System Interface Software Sound Card Spreadsheet Supercomputer
Key Terms Defined • Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory • Technology • Throughput • Touch screen • Universal Serial Bus (USB) • User Friendly
Key Terms Defined • • • User Interface Video Adapter Card Virtual Memory Web-Based Wisdom
Key Terms Defined • Word Processing • World Wide Web
The Computer As A Tool • • The advent of the computer Computer technology What is a computer? When was the first electronic computer used?
The Computer As A Tool • Computers as universal machines • What can computers be used for?
Components • Hardware • Outer Protection • Laptop computers • Palm computers or Personal Digital Assistants
Components • • Central Processing Unit Common CPUs What is a CPU? Inner components
Components • The speed and power of a CPU • Gigahertz measurement • What makes a computer program operate faster? • The use of multi-core microprocessors
Components • • Multiple microprocessors Mainframes Motherboard The essential structures of the motherboard
Components • • Power Supply Hard Disk What does the hard disk do? Main Memory or RAM
Components • • When is RAM memory lost? What is the Main Memory? ROM BIOS Input/Output System
Components • • Virtual Memory Integrated Drive Electronics Controller Peripheral Component Interconnection Bus SCSI or Small Computer System Interface
Components • • DVD/CD Drive Digital Video Disc Floppy drive Flash Drive
Components • • Modem Connection Ports Parallel Serial
Components • • Universal Serial Bus Fire. Wire Graphics Card Video Adapter Cards
Components • • Sound Card Bit Byte Software
Components • • The importance of user friendliness User goals System goals Keyboard
Components • • Mouse Monitor Printer Speakers
Relationship of Computer Science to Knowledge • The effect of computer systems • The understanding of computer science principles
Human Technology Interface • The Human – Technology Interface • The Graphical User Interface
Thought Provoking Questions How can knowledge of computer hardware and software help nurses to participate in information technology adoption decisions in the practice area?
Thought Provoking Questions How can new computer software help nurses engage in professional development, collaboration, and knowledge dissemination activities at their own pace and leisure?
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