Welcome to CMPE003 Personal Computers: Hardware and SoftwareDr. Chane FullmerFall 2002UC Santa Cruz

First AssignmentDetails on the class web page:http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/classes/cmpe003/Fall02/

Due Friday September 27, 2002Must be received by 11:59 PM (PDT)

1st HomeworkDue September 27, 2002NOTE:This homework must be completed successfully to continue in this classIf this homework is not received by the due date, you will be dropped from the classNo adds will be allowed after this due date(assuming there is any room)Dont turn in before 6AM Monday, September 23 we may lose it !

Computers: Tools for an Information AgeChapter 1Part aThe Big Picture

Chapter ObjectivesDescribe the three fundamental characteristics of computersSpeed, reliability & storageDescribe at least four areas of society in which computers are usedIdentify the basic components of a computer system: input, processing, output, and storage (IPOS)List some common input, output, and storage mediaDistinguish raw data from informationDescribe the significance of computer networksExplain the significance of the InternetExplain the various classifications of computers

Information AgeEvolving more rapidly than Industrial AgeWill continue into the current century

Cornerstones of our EconomyLandLaborCapitalInformationForging a Computer-Based Society:

JobsFrom physical to mentalFrom muscle-power to brain-powerForging a Computer-Based Society:

A Computer in Your FutureWhere used?Bank withdrawalSupermarketDriving the carDo I need a Personal Computer?Half of Americans have one at homeMany more use one at workWill I use a computer in my future career?Almost every job will involve use of a computer

Computer LiteracyAwarenessImportanceVersatilityPervasiveness in our societyKnowledgeWhat are computersHow do computers workTerminologyInteractionUse some simple computer applications

The Nature of ComputersCharacteristicsSpeedReliabilityStorage capability

ResultsProductivityDecision makingCost reduction

Where Computers Are Used:GraphicsGraphs and chartsAnimated graphicsVisual walk-through

Where Computers Are Used:EducationTeaching and testing aidLearning by doingComputer-based instruction

Where Computers Are Used:RetailingBar codes for pricing and inventoryTracking orders and shipmentsProduct customization for local markets

Where Computers Are Used:EnergyLocate oil, coal, natural gas, and uraniumMonitor (manipulate?) the power networkMeter reading

Where Computers Are Used: Law EnforcementNational fingerprint filesNational files on criminalsCitizen ProfilingComputer modeling of DNA

Where Computers Are Used:TransportationAutomobile sensor systemsOperate rapid transit systemsLoad container shipsTrack railroad carsMonitor air trafficTracking shipmentsUPS/FedEx drivers are connected

Where Computers Are Used:MoneyRecord keepingBanking by phoneCredit cards

Where Computers Are Used:AgricultureBillingCrop informationWeather, etc.Feed combinationsLivestock breeding and performance

Where Computers Are Used:GovernmentForecast weatherManage National ParksProcess immigrantsSocial Security benefitsTaxes The IRSProcess census data

Where Computers Are Used:The HomeEducational toolRecord keepingLetter writingBudgetingDrawing and editing picturesNewslettersConnecting with others

Where Computers Are Used:Health and MedicineMonitor patientsElectronic imagingDiagnose illnesses

Where Computers Are Used:RoboticsPerform jobs that are dangerous for humansFactory workBomb squad

Where Computers Are Used:The Human ConnectionAssist the disabledAssist athletes by monitoring their movements

Where Computers Are Used:The SciencesResearchSimulationConnectivityCommunicationTelecommuting

Where Computers Are Used:TrainingAirline pilotsRailroad engineersPaperworkJunk mailDocumentsRecord keeping

Computers are all around!Grocery storeSchoolLibraryBankMailWe interact with computers everyday!

Become Computer LiterateBe aware of the computers around you

Learn about how they work

Interact with them, use them

Have a good weekend!