Computers Are Your Future Complete / Edition 11

by Catherine Laberta

Overview

For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy often including instruction in Microsoft Office.

Engages students with a refreshing and easy to learn from style, while maintaining an encyclopedic approach and popular magazine-style format.

A Reference Tool For Today’s Student!

Today’s students want a practical “what it is” and “how it works” approach to computers and computing, with less explanation of “when and why.” Computers Are Your Future serves as a valuable computer technology reference tool without being overwhelming or intimidating.

This edition of Computers Are Your Future was revised to match what students know today with what they need to know in order to be successful in the exciting and ever-changing world of information technology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780135092767
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	01/19/2010
Series:	Custom PHIT: the Pearson Custom Program for CIS Series
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Catherine LaBerta is a Full Professor in the Computer Science/Mathematics Department at Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY. She is also an adjunct professor at SUNY-Buffalo. Catherine teaches courses that range from Intro to Computers to Programming in C++ to Web Development. Originally a math major, Catherine took additional courses in computers and programming and found a field that clicked for her. She enjoys the constant changes in the computer and related fields as it forces one to keep up and constantly learn. Not a total book worm, she loves skiing in Purgatory, CO, one of her favorite spots. She also enjoys boating–especially schooner trips off the coast of Maine– and will always be working on that golf game.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	Computers and You
Spotlight 1	Ethics
Chapter 2	Inside the System Unit
Chapter 3	Input/Output and Storage
Spotlight 2	File Management
Chapter 4	System Software
Spotlight 3	Buying and Upgrading Your Home Computer System
Chapter 5	Application Software: Tools for Productivity
Spotlight 4	Microsoft Office
Chapter 6	The Internet & the World Wide Web
Spotlight 5	Web 2.0
Chapter 7	Networks: Communicating and Sharking Resources
Chapter 8	Wired and Wireless Communications
Spotlight 6	Digital Life
Chapter 9	Privacy, Crime, and Security
Spotlight 7	Emerging Technologies
Chapter 10	Careers and Certification
Chapter 11	Programming Languages and Program Development
Chapter 12	Databases and Information Systems
Chapter 13	Systems Analysis and Design
Chapter 14	Enterprise Computing