Computer Concepts BASICS (BASICS Series) - Softcover

Ambrose, Ann; Wells, Dolores

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1418865044 ISBN 13: 9781418865047

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2006

Synopsis

This best selling book from our BASICS Series has been thoroughly updated with the latest information computer users need to know. Computer Concepts BASICS, 3rd Edition covers the most important computer literacy topics including computer hardware and software, application skills, keyboarding skills, the Internet and Internet searching, Web page creation, computer ethics, and more. Users will gain a strong understanding of the basics of computers, how technology is changing the world in which we live, and the importance of the Internet.

About this title

About the Author

Ann Ambrose is Dean of Business, Public Services & Technologies at Tide Water Community College in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her previous positions at the school include: Professor of Business, Director of Continuing Education, and Academic Division Chair of Business, Mathematics, Natural Science and Nursing. In addition, she has authored various publications on computer applications, including IC3 BASICS: Internet and Computing Core Certification. Ann holds a Master of Science degree in Vocational Education/Administration from Virginia Tech.

Dr. Dolores J. Wells has taught business and computer science at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa for 29 years. She teaches a variety of distance learning courses, participates on several committees assisting with the creation of new AS degrees for Florida community colleges, and has created numerous e-packs and authored or contributed to several textbooks, including Discovering Computers. More recently, she has authored three editions of Shelly Cashman Series' Dreamweaver books. Dr. Wells also created the first WebCT e-packs for the Shelly Cashman Series.

Review

UNIT 1: COMPUTER BASICS. 1. Understanding Computers and Computer Literacy. 2. The Internet and the World Wide Web. 3. The Internet and Research. 4. How a Computer Processes Data. 5. Input, Output, and Storage. 6. Operating Systems and Software. 7. Networks. UNIT 2: USING THE COMPUTER. 8. Windows and File Management 9. Email and Electronic Communication. 10. Word Processing. 11. Presentation Graphics. 12. Spreadsheets. 13. Databases. 14. Integration Feature. UNIT 3: COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY. 15. Evaluating Electronic Information. 16. Creating a Web Page. 17. Technology, the Workplace, and Society. Appendix: Keyboarding.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1418865044
• ISBN 13: 9781418865047
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 480