Computers Are Your Future Complete
International Edition
11th Edition
Published on 12. August 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-0-13-237381-4 (ISBN)
Description
For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy often including instruction in Microsoft Office.
Engages students with a refreshing and easy to learn from style, while maintaining an encyclopedic approach and popular magazine-style format.
A Reference Tool For Today's Student!
Today's students want a practical "what it is" and "how it works" approach to computers and computing, with less explanation of "when and why." Computers Are Your Future serves as a valuable computer technology reference tool without being overwhelming or intimidating.
This edition of Computers Are Your Future was revised to match what students know today with what they need to know in order to be successful in the exciting and ever-changing world of information technology.
Engages students with a refreshing and easy to learn from style, while maintaining an encyclopedic approach and popular magazine-style format.
A Reference Tool For Today's Student!
Today's students want a practical "what it is" and "how it works" approach to computers and computing, with less explanation of "when and why." Computers Are Your Future serves as a valuable computer technology reference tool without being overwhelming or intimidating.
This edition of Computers Are Your Future was revised to match what students know today with what they need to know in order to be successful in the exciting and ever-changing world of information technology.
More details
Edition
11th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 274 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
1080 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-237381-4 (9780132373814)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
12/2011
12th Edition
Pearson
€126.22
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Previous edition
Diane Coyle
Computers Are Your Future, Complete
Book
11/2008
10th Edition
Pearson
€68.08
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Person
Catherine LaBerta is a Full Professor in the Computer Science/Mathematics Department at Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY. She is also an adjunct professor at SUNY-Buffalo. Catherine teaches courses that range from Intro to Computers to Programming in C++ to Web Development. Originally a math major, Catherine took additional courses in computers and programming and found a field that clicked for her. She enjoys the constant changes in the computer and related fields as it forces one to keep up and constantly learn. Not a total book worm, she loves skiing in Purgatory, CO, one of her favorite spots. She also enjoys boating-especially schooner trips off the coast of Maine- and will always be working on that golf game.
Content
Chapter 1 Computers and You Spotlight 1 Ethics Chapter 2 Inside the System Unit Chapter 3 Input/Output and Storage Spotlight 2 File Management Chapter 4 System Software Spotlight 3 Buying and Upgrading Your Home Computer System Chapter 5 Application Software: Tools for Productivity Spotlight 4 Microsoft Office Chapter 6 The Internet & the World Wide Web Spotlight 5 Web 2.0 Chapter 7 Networks: Communicating and Sharking Resources Chapter 8 Wired and Wireless Communications Spotlight 6 Digital Life Chapter 9 Privacy, Crime, and Security Spotlight 7 Emerging Technologies Chapter 10 Careers and Certification Chapter 11 Programming Languages and Program Development Chapter 12 Databases and Information Systems Chapter 13 Systems Analysis and Design Chapter 14 Enterprise Computing