CSC 101 Introduction to Computers Fall 2010 Unit #1 - Computer Hardware Instructor: Susan E Traudt Sue@ttsw.com

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Topics this unit will cover: Input / Output Devices Systems Unit Ergonomics Evaluating Hardware Performance Central Processing Unit, CPU Memory Storage Devices Video and Sound Cards Ports Binary Number System

Goals

• Know the basic parts of a computer
• Understand the function performed by each part
• Understand the terminology used to describe computer components
• Understand what is meant by the term binary

Lectures & Reference Material

Unit 1 Lecture 2 - Hardware Basics - Inside the Box - September 16, 2010

Reading & Assignments

1. Read Computers and Software Applications Chapter 2

   Due Date: September 9, 2010

2. Optional additional reading material:
   • How Motherboards Work - http://computer.howstuffworks.com/motherboard.htm/printable
   • How Computer Memory Works - http://computer.howstuffworks.com/computer-memory.htm/printable
   • How Microprocessors Work - http://computer.howstuffworks.com/microprocessor.htm/printable
   • How Hard Disks Work - http://computer.howstuffworks.com/hard-disk.htm/printable
   • How Bits and Bytes Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/bytes.htm/printable

   Due Date: September 16, 2010

3. Chapter 2 Active Helpdesk exercises - http://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/bp/bp_evans_tiahelpdesk_7/index_chapter2.html

4. Using a Word Processor, answer the question on the Unit 1 Study Guide. Please answer the questions in complete sentences. Handwritten papers, and those containing spelling and/or grammar errors will not be corrected.

   Due Date: September 23, 2010 - 5 points

5. Unit 1 Quiz

   In Class: September 23, 2010 - 5 points