Enhanced Discovering Computers, Complete
Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World, 2013 Edition
Published on 2. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
904 pages
978-1-133-59831-2 (ISBN)
Description
Students are guided through the latest trends in computer concepts and technology in an exciting and easy-to-follow format. Updated for currency, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS provides s the most up-to-date information on the latest technology in today's digital world.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston, MA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 35 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 276 mm
Weight
1882 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-133-59831-2 (9781133598312)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Gary Shelly | Misty Vermaat
Discovering Computers, Complete
Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World
Book
01/2011
Course Technology Inc
€178.27
Article not available at the moment
Person
Misty E. Vermaat has more than 30 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft (R) Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of THE SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES and has authored and co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS, MICROSOFT (R) PUBLISHER and MICROSOFT (R) WORD books.
Content
1. Introduction to Computers.
Special Feature: Timeline.
2. The Internet and the World Wide Web.
Special Feature: Making Use of the Web.
3. Application Software.
Special Feature: Digital Communications.
4. The Components of the Unit System.
5. Input.
6. Output.
Special Feature: Digital Video Technology.
7. Storage.
8. Operating Systems and Utility Programs.
Special Feature: Buyer's Guide.
9. Communications and Networks.
10. Database Management.
11. Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy.
Special Feature: Digital Forensics.
12. Information System Development.
13. Programming Languages and Program Development.
Special Feature: Web 2.0 Program Development.
14. Enterprise Computing.
Special Feature: Enterprise Order Processing: A Case Study.
15. Computer Careers and Certification.
Special Feature: Living Digitally.
Appendices.
A: Quiz Yourself Answers.
B: Computer Acronyms.
C: Coding Schemes and Number Systems.
Student Success Guide.
Quick Reference.
Special Feature: Timeline.
2. The Internet and the World Wide Web.
Special Feature: Making Use of the Web.
3. Application Software.
Special Feature: Digital Communications.
4. The Components of the Unit System.
5. Input.
6. Output.
Special Feature: Digital Video Technology.
7. Storage.
8. Operating Systems and Utility Programs.
Special Feature: Buyer's Guide.
9. Communications and Networks.
10. Database Management.
11. Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy.
Special Feature: Digital Forensics.
12. Information System Development.
13. Programming Languages and Program Development.
Special Feature: Web 2.0 Program Development.
14. Enterprise Computing.
Special Feature: Enterprise Order Processing: A Case Study.
15. Computer Careers and Certification.
Special Feature: Living Digitally.
Appendices.
A: Quiz Yourself Answers.
B: Computer Acronyms.
C: Coding Schemes and Number Systems.
Student Success Guide.
Quick Reference.