Introduction to Computer
(ECON-1104)
Course Instructor
Selina Sharmin
Associate Professor
Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
Jagannath University
E-mail: [email protected]
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Text Books
• Computer Fundamentals
Lutfur Rahman
• Computer Science
Peter Norton
• Computer Fundamentals
Prodip K. Sinha
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About Course
• Course Code : ECON 1104
• Course Title : Introduction to Computer Applications
Course Teacher : Selina Sharmin
• Credit :3
• Lecture : 27-30
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Theory Exam
• Number of class test :2
• Marks : 20
• Attendance :5
• Assignment :5
• Final Exam : 70
Total: CA+Final=30+70=100
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Overview of the Syllabus
• Computer Organization
• Computer Classification and Generations
• Number Systems
• Memory
• Software
• Operating Systems
• Input Output Devices
• Database management systems
• Computer Networks
• Computer Applications
• Word processor, spreadsheet and power-points
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Lecture 1
Lecture 1
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Computer Basics
• A computer is an electronic machine that stores,
retrieves and process data
• It can not think or reason; it can carry out instructions
given to it
• Ability to accept, store and execute program makes the
computer an invaluable and all purpose business tool
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Computer Basics
Processing /
Input Output
Computation
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Computer Basics
• Accepts input, processes data, stores data, and
produces output
• Input refers to whatever is sent to a Computer system
• Data refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects,
and ideas
• Processing is the way that a computer manipulates data
• A computer processes data in a device called the
central processing unit (CPU)
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Computer Basics
• Memory is an area of a computer that holds data that is
waiting to be processed, stored, or output
• Storage is the area where data can be left on a
permanent basis
• Computer output is the result produced by the
computer
• An output device displays, prints or transmits the results
of processing
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Data Processing
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Characteristics
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Characteristics
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Characteristics
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Organization of a computer
Memory
SUM
Input ALU Output
Device Device
A+B
Control unit
Central Processing
Unit
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Organization of a computer system
1. Hardware 4. Procedures
2. Software 5. Humanware / People
3. Data/ Information 6. Communications
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Hardware
• Refers to machine or physical equipment
• Compromises the electronic and the electromechanical
parts of the computer system
• Can be
– On-line
• Ex. Keyboard, Mouse etc
– Off –line
• Ex. Printer, Scanner etc.
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Software
• Instructions that tell the hardware how to perform a task
• Is a sequence of instructions, which directs a computer to
perform certain functions
• Categorized as
– System Software
– Application Software
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Data
• Raw, unprocessed facts
• Processing creates information
• Stored electronically in files
– Document files
– Worksheet files
– Database files
– Presentation files
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Data/ Information
Data Information
raw, unanalyzed facts, figures and useful knowledge derived from the
events data
Information is data that has been
processed in such a way as to be
Data is raw material for processing.
meaningful to the person who
receives it.
Example
If you had a sum:
123+123 = 246
(this is your data) (this is now your information)
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Procedures
• Descriptions of how things are done
• Appear in documentation manual, which contain the
guidelines for using the hardware and software
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Humanware
• Refers to the persons who design, program and operate a
computer
• Categorized as
– System Analyst
– Programmer
– End User
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Communications
• Becomes an element of the computer system when one
computer system is set up to share data and information
electronically with another computer system.
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Computer Application
• Education
• Banking System
• Business & Marketing
• Government
• Entertainment
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