Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c This material (Comp4_Unit1c) was developed by Oregon Health and Science University, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number IU24OC

Introduction to Information and Computer Science Learning Objectives 2 Define what a computer is (Lecture a) Describe different types of computers, including PCs, mobile devices and embedded computers (Lecture a) Define the common elements of computer systems (Lecture a) Describe the various hardware and software options for typical desktop, laptop and server systems for home and business use with a focus on healthcare systems (Lectures b and c) Explain the development of computers and the Internet, including healthcare systems, up until the present time. (Lecture d and e) Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c

Options for Computer Systems Home/Business User (2011) Laptop with a budget of under $1,000 –15 inch monitor –Dual core processor –4 - 8 GB RAM – GB hard drive –DVD Burner Laptop (Public domain, nd.) 3 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c

Other Options for Laptops Hard Drive –Traditional hard disk drive Inexpensive Moving platter –Solid state drive No moving parts, cooler Faster in some cases More expensive Optical drives –DVD no longer standard on laptops –Blu-ray drives are available 4 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c

Other Options for Laptops Network –Modem –Ethernet –Wireless –Bluetooth –Mobile broadband antenna Docking Station –Used to conveniently connect laptop to keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer Extra battery Travel mouse Laptop docked to a docking station ( Betts, 2007) 5 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c

Other Types of Laptops Netbook/Ultraportable –9 to 12 inch display –No optical drive –Single or dual core processor (can have low-voltage ULV CPU) –Less than $300 - $800 Thin and Light –13 inch display –Dual core processor –MacBook –Around $1000 Desktop replacement –17 to 20 inch display –DVD/Blu-ray drive –Video Card –Low battery life –$ Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c

Other Considerations for PCs Warranty –Usually 1 year for parts and labor –Repair on site vs. drop off –May need to keep boxes Internet Access –Have to select an Internet Service Provider (ISP) –FiOS, DSL, cable are all options –May depend on what's available in your location 7 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c

Other Considerations for PCs (continued) Security Software –Windows 7 has Defender –Add more from other vendors (Norton, McAfee) –Need anti-viral, anti-spyware, anti-adware Backing up –Software makes it easier to backup and restore –Can back up to external hard drive or DVD –Online services 8 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c

Computer Systems for Healthcare Applications 9 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c Vary depending on software requirements Typical for EMR –Server(s) hosts application, database –Local machine runs application (client) Need –Server(s) –Client PCs –Network connection

Selecting a Server 10 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c Depends on application requirements and number of users Usually contains –High end processor/multiple processors –Large amount of RAM –Large amount of storage (RAID) –Connection to a fast network (multiple connections) May need –Database –Web server

Client PCs 11 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c Desktops for fixed computer locations –Users who work at desks –Can be in exam room –Doesn't need wireless Laptops/netbooks for mobile computing –Users can have own computer –Take it to any clinical setting –Requires wireless –Limited battery life

Other Needs 12 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c Scanners –Small footprint –ID card scanner Back up systems –Tape –Hard Drive –Online –May need offsite backup storage Internet Access Security –Network firewall –Security software for servers and clients

Very Important 13 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c Keep up to date with new technology Read reviews in current magazines (PC, PC World, Computerworld, Computer Shopper, etc.) Online sites provide latest information

Selecting a Computer Know your needs; Set your budget; Understand computer technology; and Research latest products. 14 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c

Basic Computing Concepts Including History Summary – Lecture c 15 Laptop computers are generally more expensive than desktops. There are many different sizes of laptops Don’t forget the security software and to regularly backup Typical EMRs require servers and client PCs Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c

Basic Computing Concepts Including History References – Lecture c References AnandTech Homepage. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2011, from AnandTech website: CNET Reviews. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2011, from c|net website: EMR Experts. Selecting the right hardware configuration for your EMR. [cited 22 March 2011]; Available from: Extreme Tech Hompage. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2011, from Extreme Tech website: Laptop Buying Guide. CNET [serial on the Internet] October 5; [cited 22 March 2011]; Available from: Reviews - What you need to know. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2011, from ars technica website: The Tech Report Hompage. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2011, from The Tech Report - PC Hardware Explored website: Tom's Hardware - The Authority on Tech Homepage. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2011, from Tom's Hardware website: 16 Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c

Basic Computing Concepts Including History References – Lecture c (continued) Images Slide 3: Laptop. WP Clipart (nd.). Retrieved November 2011 from WP Clipart website: Public domain image. Slide 5: Laptop docked to docking station. Betts, E. (2007, January 15). Retrieved November 2011, from Wikimedia Commons website: Public domain image Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 3.0/Spring 2012 Introduction to Information and Computer Science Basic Computing Concepts Including History Lecture c