This course is all about understanding: understanding what's going on inside your computer when you flip on the switch, why tech support has you constantly rebooting your computer, how everything you do on the Internet can be watched by others, and how your computer can become infected with a worm just by being turned on. Designed for students who use computers and the Internet every day but don't fully understand how it all works, this course fills in the gaps. Through lectures on hardware, software, the Internet, multimedia, security, privacy, website development, programming, and more, this course "takes the hood off" of computers and the Internet so that students understand how it all works and why. Through discussions of current events, students are exposed also to the latest technologies.
This is a basic computer course for beginners in the computer world and internet world to know about what is computer, what are the parts of computers, what is the functioning of each part of the computer, understanding about what is Hardware, What is Software and most important what is People ware, Know About the Dos Operating systems and GUI Operating systems, what is the difference between those and what are the benefits of both kinds of operating systems. Learn about the way of working of a CPU “Central Processing Unit”. Memory unit of Computer, What is Ram, What is Rom, What parts we need to assemble a Computer System. Learn about the Input Devices of the Computer and Output Devices of a Computer System. What are their functions? How many kinds of Input and Output devices we have in present. How many kinds of Printer we have what are their uses and benefits and also the loses.
Educators, are you looking for a fast-paced and comprehensive introduction to network fundamentals? This on-demand, independent study course is just the ticket. Explore the basics of networking, and get a firm understanding of the underlying concepts. Each of these modules for educators and other learners runs about 30 minutes and covers new concepts, while reinforcing earlier topics. The course includes PowerPoint presentations for use individually or in the classroom.