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CSC205: Introduction to
Computer Science

Lecture 2
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TODAY
 Types of Computers
 Application areas of computers
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Types of computers
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Prompt:

What are the different types of

computers?
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Types of Computers
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Computers can be broadly classified by their speed and computing power.

Personal Computers (PC)

Is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and activities by itself.
Two types of personal computers are:
PC (personal computer) based on the IBM personal computer design, which Dell, Gateway, and
Toshiba manufacture.
Apple computers

Desktop Computers
Is designed so the system unit, input devices, output devices, and any other devices fit
entirely on or under a desk or table.
System Unit- Is a tall and narrow tower, that can sit upright or could lye sideways with
the system monitor on top.
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Types of Computers
Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
A mobile computer and a mobile device are both capable of being taking place to place
by just carrying them. A mobile device is small enough to hold in your hand.
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Notebook computers (laptop computer) is a portable, personal computer small enough
to fit on your lap.
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Tablet PC is a special type of notebook computer that allows you to write or draw on
the screen using a digital pen.
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Types of Computers
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Midrange Servers
Are more powerful and larger than a workstation computer.
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Store data and programs
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Typically support several hundred PC’s at the same time

Mainframes
Are large, expensive, very powerful computers that can handle hundreds or thousands of
connected users simultaneously.
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Banks, airlines, and insurance companies use mainframes
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Types of Computers
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Supercomputers
Are the fastest, most powerful computer-and most expensive.

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Capable of processing more than 100 trillion instructions in a single second.

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Can store more than 16,000 times the average desktop computer.
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Supercomputers are used to compute applications in:
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Medicine
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Aerospace
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Weather forecasting
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Nuclear energy research
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Computer Application and
Society
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Computer Application and Society

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Education
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Is the process of acquiring knowledge. So in today’s technological world, educators
turn to computers to assist in education.

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Students use software to assist with learning or to complete assignments.

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Drop in computer cost have allowed educators to equip school science labs and
classrooms with computers.

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Some schools require students to have a notebook computer or PDA.

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Learning takes place in classroom and the other part occurs on the Web.

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70 percent of college offer some type of distance learning classes.
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Computer Application and Society

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Finance
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Computers are used to manage finances for individuals and companies.

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Online Banking- users can access account balances, pay bills, copy monthly
transactions from the bank’s computer right into their computers.
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Web-based financial institutions:
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Transfer cash to another person’s account or bank account
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Companies use it for rebates and refunds

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Online Investing- buying and selling of stocks without the use of a broker.
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Transaction fee’s are much less than trading with a broker
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Computer Application and Society

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Health Care
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Nearly every area of health care uses computers.

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Maintain patient records

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Monitor patient vital signs

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Assist doctors, nurses, and technicians in medical test

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To file insurance claim

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Surgeons use computer-controlled devices to aid in some surgeries
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Computer Application and Society

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Government

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Provides society with direction by making and administering policies. As a part of the
daily job, government employees use computers everyday to run there respected
agencies.

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About 62% of the people in the United States access government Web sites.
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File taxes
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Apply for permits and licenses
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Renew driver license

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Government computers store vital records, such as fingerprints and criminal
records.
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Computer Application and Society

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Science
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All branches of science, from biology to astronomy to meteorology, use computers to
assist them with in:
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Collecting
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Analyzing
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Modeling data

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Communication with other scientist.
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Computer Application and Society

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Publishing
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Is the process of making works available to the public printed in:
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Books
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Magazines
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Newspapers

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Publishers use computer software to layout text, graphics, and photographs.
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Journalist carry:
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Notebook computers
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Digital Cameras

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Many publishers today make these printed materials available on the internet.
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Copy them to your desktop computer
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Handheld computer
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PDA
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Computer Application and Society

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Industry
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Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
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The use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication
and assembly. Reason for using CAM in Industries include:
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Reducing product development cost
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Shorten a product’s time to market
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Stay ahead of competition

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CAM is used by a variety of industries that include:
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Oil drilling
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Automobile Manufacturing
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Food production
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Computer Application and Society

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Travel
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Onboard navigation systems are built into many cars today.
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Enable the driver to:
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Get directions
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Call for help (emergency situations)
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Track vehicle if stolen

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The Web allows anyone to prepare for a trip very easily.
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Purchase airline and train tickets online
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Book hotel rooms
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Pull directions off