Chapter 3 by June Kaminski Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model.

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Chapter 3 by June Kaminski Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model

Transcript of Chapter 3 by June Kaminski Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model.

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Chapter 3by June Kaminski

Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model

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Chapter Objectives• Describe the essential components of

computer systems including hardware and software.

• Appreciate the rapid evolution of computer systems and the benefit of keeping up to date with current trends and developments.

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Objectives, cont.

• Analyze how computer systems function as tools for managing information and generating knowledge.

• Define the concept of human – technology interfaces.

• Articulate how computers can support collaboration and information exchange.

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Key Terms Defined

• Acquisition• Application• Arithmetic Logic Unit • Binary System• BIOS

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• Bit• Bus • Byte• Cache Memory • CD-R

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• CD-RW • Central Processing Unit• Communication Software • Compatibility • Computer

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Key Terms Defined• Computer Science• Conferencing Software• Creativity Software• Database• Degradation

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• Desktop• Digital Video Disc • Dissemination• DVD-R • DVD-RW

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• Dynamic random access memory• Electrically Erasable Programmable Read

Only Memory• Email • Email Client • Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory

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• Execute • Extensibility • Fire Wire• Firmware • Flash Memory

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• Gigabyte • Gigahertz• Graphical User Interface • Graphics Card • Hard Disk

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• Hardware• Information • Information Age• Input/Output System• Instant Messaging

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• Integrated Drive Electronics• Internet Browser • Keyboard• Knowledge • Laptop

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• Mainframe • Main Memory • Megabytes • Megahertz • Memory

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• Microprocessor• Modem• Monitor• Motherboard• Mouse

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• MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 • Non-synchronous • Office Suite • Open Source Software • Operating System

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• Palmtop or Palm Computer • Parallel Port• Peripheral Component Interconnection• Personal Computer • Personal Digital Assistant

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• Plug and Play • Port • Portability• Portable Operating System Interface for UNIX• Presentation

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• Processing• Productivity Software• Professional Development• Programmable Read Only Memory• Publishing

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• QWERTY• Random Access Memory• Read Only Memory• Security• Serial Port

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Key Terms Defined• Small Computer System Interface• Software• Sound Card• Spreadsheet • Supercomputer

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Key Terms Defined

• Synchronous• Synchronous Dynamic Random Access

Memory• Technology• Throughput• Touch screen• Universal Serial Bus (USB) • User Friendly

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Key Terms Defined• User Interface • Video Adapter Card • Virtual Memory• Web-Based• Wisdom

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Key Terms Defined

• Word Processing • World Wide Web

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The Computer As A Tool• The advent of the computer • Computer technology • What is a computer? • When was the first electronic computer used?

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The Computer As A Tool• Computers as universal machines• What can computers be used for?

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Components • Hardware • Outer Protection • Laptop computers • Palm computers or Personal Digital Assistants

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Components• Central Processing Unit • Common CPUs • What is a CPU? • Inner components

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Components

• The speed and power of a CPU• Gigahertz measurement• What makes a computer program operate

faster? • The use of multi-core microprocessors

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Components

• Multiple microprocessors • Mainframes• Motherboard • The essential structures of the motherboard

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Components

• Power Supply • Hard Disk• What does the hard disk do? • Main Memory or RAM

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Components• When is RAM memory lost? • What is the Main Memory?• ROM • BIOS Input/Output System

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Components

• Virtual Memory • Integrated Drive Electronics Controller • Peripheral Component Interconnection Bus• SCSI or Small Computer System Interface

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Components

• DVD/CD Drive • Digital Video Disc • Floppy drive • Flash Drive

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Components

• Modem • Connection Ports • Parallel • Serial

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Components

• Universal Serial Bus • FireWire • Graphics Card • Video Adapter Cards

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Components

• Sound Card • Bit • Byte • Software

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Components

• The importance of user friendliness • User goals • System goals • Keyboard

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Components

• Mouse• Monitor • Printer • Speakers

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Relationship of Computer Science to Knowledge

• The effect of computer systems • The understanding of computer science

principles

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Human Technology Interface• The Human – Technology Interface

• The Graphical User Interface

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Thought Provoking Questions

How can knowledge of computer hardware and software help nurses to participate in information technology adoption decisions in the practice area?

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Thought Provoking Questions

How can new computer software help nurses engage in professional development, collaboration, and knowledge dissemination activities at their own pace and leisure?