Introduction To Computers And Information Systems

Introduction to Computers and Information Technology teaches essential computer technology concepts and skills. This text helps students build a concrete understanding of how computers work and how various types of computing devices and accessories are used in school, work, and at home. The text covers objectives of IC3 GS5 and IC3 Spark standards.

This book is designed to provide the reader with the fundamentals of computers and MIS in an easy to understand, “self-teaching” format. It introduces the major subjects such as hardware components, software applications, detailed information on Microsoft Office, information systems, ERP, CRM, security, business ethics, and cybercrime. Features: Covers the major components of MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access Provides an overview of the workings of a computer, software applications, and MIS Includes discussion of information systems, ERP, security, business ethics, and cybercrime

Introduction to Computer Information Systems gives an introduction to computer information systems and discusses about the computer hardware and software in addition to the subject of remote access and data communication. It talks about the various programing languages in the computer information systems and elaborates on the databases and database management system. Also discussed in the book are the networks, internet, and communication devices, computer information systems for business, the ethical and legal implications of a computer information system and the future of computer information systems, which provide basic insights on the various aspects of computer information systems.

This text is a comprehensive and current introduction to computer concepts, information systems, hardware, software applications, data communications, and the social and ethical issues surrounding computers and information systems. A flexible text structure adjusts to a quarter or semester system and to the information needs of both majors and non-majors; optional sub-chapters called "Infomodules" provide detailed treatments of selected topics. Full-color photographs and computer graphics displays and illustrations enhance text material; and the text discussions are non-technical, with emphasis on how, why, and where computers and software work to perform tasks and solve problems. Coverage of ethical issues, current hardware and software technologies and issues, communications, networks, information systems basics and trends, object-oriented design, current system and application software, international issues, and careers in computer fields conveys a full and accurate picture of developments--and new directions--through the 90s.

An Introduction to Information Processing provides an informal introduction to the computer field. This book introduces computer hardware, which is the actual computing equipment. Organized into three parts encompassing 12 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the evolution of personal computing and includes detailed case studies on two of the most essential personal computers for the 1980s, namely, the IBM Personal Computer and Apple's Macintosh. This text then traces the evolution of modern computing systems from the earliest mechanical calculating devices to microchips. Other chapters consider the components and operation of typical data communications systems. This book discusses as well the various types of communications networks and communications via space satellites. The final chapter deals with software or computer programs, the sets of instructions that programmers write to inform the computer how to solve particular problems. This book is a valuable resource for computer specialists, mathematicians, and computer programmers.