Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 2012 - McGraw-Hill Books

Computer Information technology
Lesson 3A: Operating System Basics
LO 3.1 – Operating System Types and Functions
LO 3.2 – Moving Data Around the Computer
LO 3.3 – Common Operating Systems
LO 3.4 – Data, Files, and Utility Programs
Lesson 3B: Application Software
LO 3.5 – Acquiring and Installing Software
LO 3.6 – Productivity Software
LO 3.7 – Graphics Software
Chapter 4: Meeting Your Computing Needs
Lesson 4A: Choosing the Right Computer
LO 4.1 – Determining Your Computing Needs
LO 4.2 – Storage Devices and Options
LO 4.3 – Selecting a Manufacturer and Vendor
Lesson 4B: Mobile Gear
LO 4.4 – Mobile Devices
LO 4.5 – Handheld Devices
LO 4.6 – Mobile Networks and Communications
LO 4.7 – Mobile Access to Your Data
Chapter 5: Bringing the World to You
Lesson 5A: The Internet
LO 5.1 – The Internet’s History and Structure
LO 5.2 – Overview of Internet Services
LO 5.3 – The Internet at Home
LO 5.4 – The Internet at School
Lesson 5B: The Mobile User
LO 5.5 – Mobile Software
LO 5.6 – Effective Mobile Business
LO 5.7 – Safe and Courteous Computing
Chapter 6: Safe Computing in a Connected World
Lesson 6A: Social Media and Cloud Computing
LO 6.1 – Making Your Mark on the Web
LO 6.2 – Online Income and E-Commerce
LO 6.3 – Cloud Computing for Individuals and Businesses
Lesson 6B: Computer Security and Online Privacy
LO 6.4 – Basic Security Concepts
LO 6.5 – Safeguarding Your Hardware
LO 6.6 – Keeping Your Data Secure
LO 6.7 – Protecting Yourself and Your Identity
Chapter 7: Making Connections
Lesson 7A: Networking and Information Systems
LO 7.1 – Computer Networks
LO 7.2 – Information Systems: What and Why
LO 7.3 – Types of Information Systems
LO 7.4 –Networks, Hardware, and Data Management
Lesson 7B: Computing Ethics
LO 7.5 – Digital Piracy
LO 7.6 – Personal Computing Ethics
LO 7.7 – Professional Computing Ethics
Chapter 8: Your Future in Computing
Lesson 8A: Computing and Careers
LO 8.1 – Computing in Your Field
LO 8.2 – Telecommuting
LO 8.3 – Emerging Careers
Lesson 8B: The Future of Computing
LO 8.4 – Advancements in Computing and Technology
LO 8.5 – Effects of Computing
LO 8.6 – What’s Next
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International edition
NEW *9780073516820*
COMPUTING ESSENTIALS 2013
COMPLETE EDITION
by Timothy J. O'Leary, Arizona State University
2013 (January 2012) / Softcover / 544 pages
ISBN: 9780073516820
ISBN: 9780071317535 [Ie]
www.computing2013.com
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Contents
1 Information Technology, The Internet, And You
2 The Internet, The Web, And Electronic Commerce
3 Basic Application Software
4 Specialized Application Software
5 System Software
6 The System Unit
7 Input And Output
8 Secondary Storage
9 Communications And Networks
10 Privacy, Security, And Ethics
11 Information Systems
12 Databases
13 Systems Analysis And Design
14 Programming And Languages
15 Your Future And Information Technology
15 Your Future And Information Technology
Glossary
Credits
Index