Cour Se or Ient at Ion: Course Description: This Course Is The First
Cour Se or Ient at Ion: Course Description: This Course Is The First
Cour se
Or ient at ion
References:
1. Computer Concepts (5th edition) by Parsons / Oja
Lecture
Class Participation 10%
Quizzes 15%
Group Reports 25%
Major Examinations 50%
100%
Laboratory
Project 50%
Laboratory exercises 50%
100%
Topic
Sequence
◉ Introduction to Programming
Concepts
◉ Flowcharting
◉ Introduction to C programming
◉ Intermediate Programming
Intr oduct ion t
o Pr ogr amming
Concept s
◉ HARDWARE CONCEPTS
◉ SOFTWARE CONCEPTS
0 1 0 1
Digital Data
REpr esent at
ion
8 4 2 1
0 1 0 1
Therefore:
0+4+0+1=5
Digital Data
REpr esent at
ion
Types of codes:
UNICODE
* uses 16 bits providing codes for 65000 characters and
becoming popular.
Digital Data
REpr esent at
ion
BIT
BYTE
Abbreviation K M G T
Digit al
El ectr onics
What is a chip?
An integrated circuit.
source: www.dictionary.com
Digit al
El ectr onics
Types of
chips:
DIP
DIMM
PGA
SEC
Digit al
El ectr onics
DIP
Acronym for dual in-line package, a type of chip
housed in a rectangular casing with two rows of
connecting pins on either side. (source:
www.webopedia.com)
Digit al
El ectr onics
DIMM
◉ dual in-line memory module
◉ a small circuit board that holds memory
SIMM
◉ single in-line memory module (SIMM) has a 32-bit
path to the memory chips whereas a DIMM has
64- bit path
Digit al
El ectr onics
PGA
◉ Pin Grid Array, a type of chip package in which
the connecting pins are located on the bottom in
concentric squares
SEC
It is a cartridge type of chip and a popular
package for microprocessors.
Digit al
El ectr onics
What is a software?
More on copyright
– Shrink–Wrap
– Commercial software
– Shareware
– Freeware
– Open source software
– Public Domain Software
Types of
Licenses
Shrink–Wrap
This is a type of license were the software
package is enclosed or sealed in an envelope,
plastic box, or shrink wrapping. The
agreement will take into effect once the user
opens up the container.
Types of
Licenses
Commercial software
Licenses of this type are commonly sold at computer
stores and websites.
Shareware
Software distributed on the basis of an honor system.
Freeware
Copyrighted software given away for free by the author.
Terminologies
Planning phase
Analysis Phase
Design Phase
Implementation Phase
Maintenance Phase
Planning
Analysis
Design
Implementation
mplementatio
Maintenance
Sof t war e
Devel opment
Lif e Cycl e