Introduction to

Information Technology

University of Pembangunan Nasional

Pokok Bahasan

Perangkat Keras Komputer Perangkat Lunak Komputer Program Aplikasi

Word processing Presentation Spreadsheets

Pengelolaan Data dan Informasi Jaringan Komputer Aplikasi jaringan: Internet, Intranet

Detail Pokok Bahasan

1. Teknologi Infomarasi Dasar Teknologi Informasi Konsep-Konsep Sejarah Komputer Komponen Dasar Sistem Komputer Bagaimana Sistem Komputer

Bekerja

2. Fungsi Utama Perangkat Keras Komputer Konfigurasi dan Klasifikasi

Komputer CPU (Central Processing Unit) Peralatan Input-Output dan

Pendukung Penyimpan Skunder

3. Dasar penggunaan Aplikasi Perangkat Lunak dan OS OS (Operating System) dan

Fungsinya     

 

Disk Operating System (DOS) Bahasa tingkat tinggi dan Tingkat Rendah

Assembler, Compiler dan Interpreter

WINDOWS dan Dasar MS Office 4. Keamanan Data

Pentingnya Backup Krisis Virus Komputer

5. Komputer dan Jaringan Local Area Network (LAN) Metropolitan Area Network

(MAN) Wide Area Network (WAN) LAN Components, Topologies and

Types Transmission Media

 

Tujuan:

Menggambarkan tiga ciri-ciri dasar Komputer Describe at least four areas of society in which

computers are used Identify the basic components of a computer

system: input, processing, output, and storage

List some common input, output, and storage media

Distinguish data from information Describe the significance of networking Explain the significance of the Internet Explain the various classifications of

computers

Course Assessment

Quiz 20%

Test 20%

Assignment 20%

Final Exam 40%

Total = 100%

Introduction to Computers

Computer hardware Input, Output & peripheral devices History of computers

Basic Components of a Computer System

What is computer?

An electronic device that can accept data (input), process the input to useful information (process) according to a set of instructions, store the instructions and the results of processing (storage), and produce the information (output).

Basic Components of a Computer System

Other definition:

A machine that can be programmed to accept data (input), process it into useful information (output), and store it away (in secondary storage device) for diamankan or later reuse

Proses diarahkan oleh perangkat lunak tetapi dilakukan oleh perangkat keras

Information Age

Evolving more rapidly than Industrial Age

Will continue into the current century

Cornerstones of our Economy

Land Labor Capital Information

Forging a Computer-Based Society:

Jobs

From physical to mental

From muscle-power to brain-power

Forging a Computer-Based Society:

A Computer in Your Future

Where used? Bank withdrawal Supermarket Drive the car

Do I need a Personal Computer? Campaign: One Home, One PC Many more use at work

Will I use a computer in my future career? Almost every job will involve use of a computer

Video: Future of Information Technology

Computer Literacy

Awareness Importance Versatility Pervasiveness in our society

Knowledge What are computers How do computers work Terminology

Interaction Use some simple computer applications

Is computer literacy enough?

Need to be computer literate to manipulate a computer

Need to be computer fluent on computer concepts as a basis to build deeper knowledge

Computer fluency make one able to continue follow developments as computers continue to evolve

Basic Information Technology Concept

Information technology - the use of modern technology to aid the capture, storage, retrieval, analysis, and communication of information.

The various methods of delivering information are by the use of data, text, image, and voice for personal or organization needs.

History of Computers

Man from centuries ago used a physical unit or sets of units to represent numbers or quantities.

A number or a quantity can be represented by a physical thing, whether it is:

a pebble     a transistor

a bead of wire  a mark on a bit of paper   

a mechanical gear wheel  

an electrical relay 

a vacuum tube

The Nature of Computers

Characteristics Speed Reliability Storage capability

Results Productivity Decision making Cost reduction

Where Computers Are Used: Graphics

Graphs and charts

Animated graphics

Visual walk-through

Where Computers Are Used: Education

Teaching and testing aid

Learning by doing

Computer-based instruction

Where Computers Are Used: Retailing

Bar codes for pricing and inventory

Shipping

Where Computers Are Used: Energy

Locate oil, coal, natural gas, and uranium Monitor the power network Meter reading

Where Computers Are Used: Law Enforcement

National fingerprint files

National files on criminal

Computer modeling of DNA

Where Computers Are Used: Transportation

Cars

Run rapid transit systems

Load containerships

Track railroad cars

Monitor air traffic

Where Computers Are Used: Money

Record keeping

Banking by phone

Credit cards

Where Computers Are Used: Agriculture

Billing

Crop information Feed combinations

Livestock breeding and performance

Where Computers Are Used:Government

Forecast weather

E-government

Process immigrants

Taxes

Registration: birth, identity, car etc.

Where Computers Are Used:The Home

Educational tool Record keeping Letter writing Budgeting Drawing and editing pictures Newsletters Connecting with others

Where Computers Are Used: Health and Medicine

Monitor patients

Electronic imaging

Diagnose illnesses

Tele-health

Where Computers Are Used: Robotics

Perform jobs that are dangerous for humans

Factory work

Where Computers Are Used: The Human Connection

Assist the disabled

Assist athletes by monitoring their movements

Where Computers Are Used

The Sciences Research Simulation Connectivity

• Communication• Telecommuting

Where Computers Are Used

Training Airline pilots Railroad engineers Paperwork

• Junk mail• Term paper• Record keeping

Computers are all around!

Grocery store Schools Libraries Bank Mail Malls

We interact with computers everyday!We interact with computers everyday!

What computers can’t do yet?

Complex human activities

What else? Can you think of others?