1. 1A-1 計算機概論 Course Number: 90248040, 20115200 Credits: 3 Time: Monday 7, 8, 9 (3:30PM-6:20PM) Classroom: New CSIE Classroom 104 Classification: Required for Mathematics freshmen Prerequisite: None Instructor: Chiou-Shann Fuh ( 傅楸善 ) Office: New Computer Science and Information Engineering 327 Phone: 23625336 ext. 327 Office Hours: Tuesday 10AM-11:30AM Objective: Introduction to computer science through extensive course projects.

2. 1A-2 Textbook: P. Norton, Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers, 6th Ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 2006. Reference: G. B. Shelly, T. J. Cashman, and M. E. Vermaat, Discovering Computers 2004, Thomson Course Technology, Boston, MA, 2003. 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.pcwebopedia.com, http://www.whatis.comhttp://www.pcwebopedia.comhttp://www.whatis.com excellent World Wide Web address: to search companies, products, and events http://www.google.com, http://www.yahoo.com, http://www.msn.comhttp://www.google.comhttp://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%)

3. 1A-3 Chapter 1: Introducing Computer Systems Lesson 1A: Exploring Computers and Their Uses Lesson 1B: Looking Inside the Computer System 2 Chapter 2: Presenting the Internet Lesson 2A: The Internet and the World 3 Lesson 2B: E-Mail and Other Internet Services 5 Computing Keynotes: Creating Your Own Web Page Chapter 3: Interacting with Your Computer Lesson 3A: Using the Keyboard and Mouse 6 Lesson 3B: Inputting Data in Other Ways 7 Chapter 4: Seeing, Hearing, and Printing Data Lesson 4A: Video and Sound 8 Lesson 4B: Printing 9 Computing Keynotes: Buying Your First Computer Chapter 5: Processing Data Lesson 5A: Transforming Data into Information 10 Lesson 5B: Modern CPUs 14

4. 1A-4 Chapter 6: Storing Data Lesson 6A: Types of Storage Devices 15 Lesson 6B: Measuring and Improving Drive Performance 16 Chapter 7: Using Operating Systems Lesson 7A: Operating System Basics 18 Lesson 7B: Survey of PC and Network Operating Systems 19 Chapter 8: Working with Application Software Lesson 8A: Productivity Software 20 Lesson 8B: Graphics and Multimedia 22 Chapter 9: Networks Lesson 9A: Networking Basics 23 Lesson 9B: Data Communications 26 Chapter 10: Working in the Online World Lesson 10A: Connecting to the Internet 38 Lesson 10B: Doing Business in the Online World 28 Computing Keynotes: Professional Certification Programs

5. 1A-5 Chapter 11: Database Management Lesson 11A: Database Management Systems 29 Lesson 11B: Survey of Database Systems 30 Chapter 12: Development of Information Systems Lesson 12A: The Basics of Information Systems 31 Lesson 12B: Building Information Systems 32 Chapter 13: Software Programming and Development Lesson 13A: Creating Computer Programs 33 Lesson 13B: Programming Languages and the Programming Process 34 Chapter 14: Protecting Your Privacy, Your Computer, and Your Data Lesson 14A: Understanding the Need for Security Measures 35 Lesson 14B: Taking Protective Measures 36 Computing Keynotes: Computer Viruses

6. 1A-6 Scan and add all figures, captions, and tables. Add Review Questions. Add Homework at end of http://www.csie.ntu.edu.tw/~fuh/fcourse/ norton6/Intro_Ch_01B.ppt Add topics and explain in detail. Add jokes. Design two questions and answers.

7. 1A-7 Prob1B. 劉立彥.doc 1. (10%) What are the four steps in Information Processing Cycle? Answer: Input, Processing, Output, Storage.

8. 1A-8 I 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 after final examination

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10. McGraw-Hill Technology Education Chapter 1A Introducing Computer Systems

11. 1A-11 The Computer Defined Electronic device Converts data into information Modern computers are digital –Two digits combine to make data (0, 1)

12. 1A-12 The Computer Defined Older computers were analog –A range of values made data

13. 1A-13 The Computer Defined Older computers were analog –A more manageable type -- the old- fashioned slide rule

14. 1A-14 Take a Break

15. 1A-15 Computers for Individual Use Computers can be shared by multiple users but can be used by only one person at a time.

16. 1A-16 Computers for Individual Use Although PCs are used by individuals, they also can be connected together to create networks.

17. 1A-17 Computers for Individual Use Desktop computers –The most common type of computer –Sits on the desk or floor –Performs a variety of tasks

18. 1A-18 Computers for Individual Use Desktop computers –Different design types

19. 1A-19 Computers for Individual Use Workstations –Specialized computers –Optimized for science or graphics –More powerful than a desktop

20. 1A-20 Computers for Individual Use Notebook computers –Small portable computers –Weighs between 3 and 8 pounds

21. 1A-21 Computers for Individual Use Notebook computers –About 8 ½ by 11 inches –Typically as powerful as a desktop –Can include a docking station

22. 1A-22 Computers for Individual Use Tablet computers –Newest development in portable computers –Input is through a pen –Run specialized versions of office products

23. 1A-23 Handheld computers, palm computer –Very small computers –Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) –Note taking or contact management –Data can synchronize with a desktop Computers for Individual Use

24. 1A-24 Computers for Individual Use Smart phones –Hybrid of cell phone and PDA –Web surfing, e-mail access

25. 1A-25 Take a Break

26. 1A-26 Computers for Organizations Network servers –Centralized computer –All other computers connect

27. 1A-27 Computers for Organizations Network servers –Provides access to network resources –Multiple servers are called server farms –Often simply a powerful desktop: Google

28. 1A-28 Network servers –Flexibility to different kinds of tasks Computers for Organizations

29. 1A-29 Computers for Organizations Network servers –Users use the Internet as a means of connecting even if away from the offices.

30. 1A-30 Computers for Organizations Mainframes –Used in large organizations –Handle thousands of users –Users access through a terminal

31. 1A-31 Computers for Organizations Mainframes –Large and powerful systems

32. 1A-32 Computers for Organizations Minicomputers –Called midrange computers –Power between mainframe and desktop –Handle hundreds of users –Used in smaller organizations –Users access through a terminal

33. 1A-33 Computers for Organizations Supercomputers –The most powerful computers made –Handle large and complex calculations –Process trillions of operations per second –Found in research organizations

34. 1A-34 Take a Break

35. 1A-35 Computers in Society More impact than any other invention –Changed work and leisure activities –Used by all demographic groups Computers are important because: –Provide information to users –Information is critical to our society –Managing information is difficult

36. 1A-36 Computers in Society Impact of computers –Like the Impact of automobile

37. 1A-37 Computers in Society The benefits of using computers –As varied as users

38. 1A-38 Computers in Society Computers at home –Many homes have multiple computers –Most American homes have Internet –Computers are used for Communication

39. 1A-39 Computers in Society Computers at home –Computers are used for Business Entertainment Schoolwork Finances

40. 1A-40 Computers in Society Computers in education –Computer literacy required at all levels

41. 1A-41 Computers in Society Computers in small business –Makes businesses more profitable –Allows owners to manage

42. 1A-42 Computers in Society Computers in industry –Computers are used to design products –Assembly lines are automated

43. 1A-43 Computers in Society Computers in government –Necessary to track data for population Police officers Tax calculation and collection –Governments were the first computer users

44. 1A-44 Computers in Society Computers in health care –Revolutionized health care –New treatments possible –Scheduling of patients has improved –Delivery of medicine is safer

45. 1A-45 Review Questions 1.What is a computer? 2.Explain a few of the different ways in which computers can be categorized. 3.List six types of computers that are designed for use by a single person. 4.Describe the two common designs for desktop computers. 5.How much do notebook computers typically weigh? 6.List four types of computers that are designed for use by organizations, and are commonly used by multiple people at the same time.

46. 1A-46 Review Questions 7. Why are mainframe systems usually limited in the number of tasks they perform? 8. What is the most popular use for home computers? 9. How are computer technologies used by the military? 10. How are computer technologies being used to train surgeons?

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48. 1A-48 Project due Oct. 2 Open 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: 友鄰 CPU: Intel Pentium 4 1.8G Hz Motherboard: S45GMAX SDRAM: 1GB DDR AGP 3D/64MB SGRAM hard disk: 260GB flash disk drive: 1GB monitor: Lemel 17 inch TFT-LCD, Model: LC-AE power supply: 250W, ATX compatible keyboard: 104 keys Chinese-English CD-ROM drive: 52 times speed DVD-RW drive: 6 times speed sound blaster card: speakers: Trois DS 621G mouse: Logitech Optical Mouse anti-virus software: Norton AntiVirus anti-virus software: Trend Micro/Internet Phone OS: Microsoft Windows XP productivity software: Microsoft Office XP X-Stop: pornography prevention software …