To be successful in any career, students need an understanding of computer hardware, software and terminology. This textbook provides them with the tools they need to succeed in today’s world.
The text is organized in two parts—Computer Concepts (Part-I) and Computer Applications with Microsoft® Office 2013 (Part-II). Part I provides a general introduction to hardware, software, the internet, social media, security and ethics, while Part II offers instruction in the use of the Microsoft Windows Operating System, Internet explorer web browser, and applications within Microsoft Office. At the end of each chapter, students will have a chance to review a summary of the presented features, to complete several objective summary tasks, and then to apply the concept information or software skills in projects that will reinforce and expand the knowledge they have gained.
The Student Resources Disc, which accompanies this textbook, contains documents and files needed to complete topics and projects in Part II.
This book is an ideal text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of computer applications, undergraduate students of engineering and computer science, who study fundamentals of computers as a core course, and students of management who should know the basics of computer hardware and software. It is ideally suited for working professionals who want to update their knowledge of fundamentals of computers.
To be successful in any career, students need an understanding of computer hardware, software and terminology. This textbook provides them with the tools they need to succeed in today’s world.
The text is organized in two parts—Computer Concepts (Part-I) and Computer Applications with Microsoft® Office 2013 (Part-II). Part I provides a general introduction to hardware, software, the internet, social media, security and ethics, while Part II offers instruction in the use of the Microsoft Windows Operating System, Internet explorer web browser, and applications within Microsoft Office. At the end of each chapter, students will have a chance to review a summary of the presented features, to complete several objective summary tasks, and then to apply the concept information or software skills in projects that will reinforce and expand the knowledge they have gained.
The Student Resources Disc, which accompanies this textbook, contains documents and files needed to complete topics and projects in Part II.
This book is an ideal text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of computer applications, undergraduate students of engineering and computer science, who study fundamentals of computers as a core course, and students of management who should know the basics of computer hardware and software. It is ideally suited for working professionals who want to update their knowledge of fundamentals of computers.
About the Author
Denise Seguin has served on the Faculty of Business at Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology in London, Ontario since 1986. She has developed curriculum and taught a variety of office technology, software applications, and accounting courses to students in postsecondary Information Technology diploma programs and Continuing Education courses.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Part I Computer Concepts—Chapter 1 Living in a Digital World. Chapter 2 Exploring the World Using the Internet. Chapter 3 Computer Hardware. Chapter 4 The Operating System and Utility Programs. Chapter 5 Application Software. Chapter 6 Using Social Media to Connect and Communicate. Chapter 7 Computer Security and Privacy. Appendix A Buying a New Computing Device. Appendix B Wireless Networking.
Glossary. Index
Part II Computer Applications with Microsoft Office 2013—Chapter 1 Using Windows 8 and Managing Files. Chapter 2 Navigating and Searching the Web. Chapter 3 Exploring Microsoft Office 2013 Essentials. Chapter 4 Organizing and Managing Class Notes Using OneNote. Chapter 5 Communicating and Scheduling Using Outlook. Chapter 6 Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word. Chapter 7 Enhancing a Document with Special Features. Chapter 8 Creating, Editing, and Formatting Worksheets Using Excel. Chapter 9 Working with Functions, Charts, Tables, and Page Layout Options in Excel. Chapter 10 Creating, Editing, and Formatting a Presentation Using PowerPoint. Chapter 11 Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Sound, Video, and Animation Effects. Chapter 12 Using and Querying an Access Database. Chapter 13 Creating a Table, Form, and Report in Access. Chapter 14 Integrating Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Components. Chapter 15 Using Windows Live SkyDrive and Other Cloud Computing Technologies.
Glossary. Index
