Introduction to computing / Peter Greenfield.
By: Greenfield, Peter
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Material type: 
BookPublisher: London ; New York : McGraw-Hill, c1992Description: xii, 258 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 007707419X.Subject(s): ComputersDDC classification: 004 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00009514 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This is an introduction to computer systems which aims to give the beginner an overview of practical computing. The potential applications of computers are pointed out, and students are encouraged to use computers to solve problems and enhance their own work practices. The book is aimed at those taking an IT conversion course and arts students who need an overview of computing.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-246) and index.
Part One: Introduction -- What is computing? -- Part Two: Computing and information processing -- Computing and information -- The user interface -- Computing and knowledge -- Part Three: Constructing computer applications -- Problem solving and programming -- Specification and programming languages -- Software engineering -- Part Four: How computers work -- Program development and execution -- Programs and hardware -- Input and output -- Operating systems -- Communications and networks -- Part Five: Applying computers -- Classifying computer systems -- Values and ethics.