Computer Concepts: Illustrated Introductory / Edition 8

Computer Concepts: Illustrated Introductory / Edition 8

ISBN-10:
0538749393
ISBN-13:
9780538749398
Pub. Date:
02/24/2010
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
ISBN-10:
0538749393
ISBN-13:
9780538749398
Pub. Date:
02/24/2010
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Computer Concepts: Illustrated Introductory / Edition 8

Computer Concepts: Illustrated Introductory / Edition 8

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Overview

Finally - computer concepts presented in an engaging and relevent way! The Illustrated Series has thoroughly revised this 8th edition to reflect the feedback from instructors and students. Among the improvements are the additions of interactive lab scenarios, new assessment opportunities, and a new streamlined design.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780538749398
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication date: 02/24/2010
Series: Available Titles Skills Assessment Manager (SAM) - Office 2010 Series
Pages: 336
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author


An esteemed professional and respected author, Dan Oja, along with June Parsons, purchased an Apple II+ in 1981 and quickly became fluent in BASIC, dBASE II, Lotus 123, WordStar, and a variety of accounting programs. The next year, he and Dr. Parsons opened a successful small computer retail store that offered software instruction to children and adults. With Dr. Parsons, Mr. Oja began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. Together, they contributed to the leading success of the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series. They also developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. Today, Mr. Oja's and Dr. Parson's team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces work together via the Internet to deliver exceptional texts.


June Parsons purchased her first computer, an Apple II+, in 1981 and quickly became fluent in BASIC, dBASE II, Lotus 123, WordStar, and a variety of accounting programs. The next year she opened a successful small computer retail store with Dan Oja that also offered software instruction to children and adults. Dr. Parsons taught at the university level for more than 20 years. She holds a doctorate in Educational Technology and was certified by the ICCP in 1995. Dr. Parsons began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. She contributed to the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series and developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. She works via the Internet with a team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces.

Table of Contents


Getting Started with Student Edition Labs. Unit A: Computer and Internet Basics. Unit B: Computer Hardware. Unit C: Computer Software. Unit D: Digital Electronics and File Management. Unit E: Networks and Connecting to the Internet. Unit F: Data Security. Unit G: The Web and E-Commerce. Unit H: Digital Media. Unit I: The Computer Industry and Careers.
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