Introduction to Computer Technology

Build your foundation for computer learning

The purpose of this
course is to understand “why.” But
before you can understand why, you must understand “how.” For example, you are reading the words I
stored in the computer. How does the
computer store and retrieve these characters so that you can view them in this
description? If you don’t know "how" the
computer stores and retrieves what I am writing, then if your aspirations are
to be a programmer, you may not understand “why” the instructor is telling you
to use one method over another. If you want
to study Network Engineering and don’t know “how” data is processed in a
computer, you may have difficulty understanding “why” you need to use a certain
protocol to transfer the data to another computer. This course covers the fundamentals of
computer technology. Just like any other
area of study, it is best to have a solid understanding of the fundamentals in
order to advance to more specialized fields of study. In this course we will cover the evolution of
the modern day computer, the types of computers, and "how" computers actually
work. It includes lessons including but
not limited to:

Ø How computers use a base 2 numbering system

Ø How computers manipulate data using Boolean logic

Ø How a CPU processes data

Ø How memory actually stores and retrieves data

Ø What are input/output devices

Ø How software is used to manage hardware
resources

On completion of this
course, you should be able to think like a computer; and with this knowledge,
you will be better equip to know “why” you should select one method of
operation over another.