Loose Leaf for Computing Essentials 2023

by Daniel O'Leary, Linda I. O'Leary, Timothy J. O'Leary

Overview

The rate of change in the digital information age is clearly increasing, and computer literacy is becoming a prerequisite. The goal of the 29th edition of Computing Essentials is to provide students with an introductory understanding of the concepts necessary for success and to instill an appreciation for the effect of information technology on people, privacy, ethics, and our environment. Today's students put much effort toward the things that are relevant to them, yet it is sometimes difficult to engage them in other equally important topics like personal privacy and technological advances. The text is available with Connect, McGraw Hill’s course management and adaptive learning system, helping millions of students reach their potential every year. The new 29th edition adds a focus on practical advice for efficient smartphone use, and every chapter’s Making IT Work for You, Privacy, Ethics, Environment and Look to the Future features have been revised or replaced.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781266534782
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	03/01/2022
Edition description:	29th ed.
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Dan O'Leary completed his Ph.D. in electrical engineering and has had significant experience in teaching and consulting in information technology. Dr. O'Leary has taught at the University of California at Santa Cruz and at City College of San Francisco, developed energy-related labs at NASA, and worked as a database administrator and as a consultant in information systems.

Linda O'Leary offered her expertise at Arizona State University for several years as an academic advisor. She also presented and developed materials for major corporations, such as Motorola, Intel, Honeywell, and AT&T, as well as various community colleges in the Phoenix area.

Tim O'Leary has taught courses at Stark Technical College in Canton, Ohio, and at Rochester Institute of Technology in upstate New York. He currently is a professor emeritus at Arizona State University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Information Technology, the Internet, and You
Chapter 2: The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce
Chapter 3: Application Software
Chapter 4: System Software
Chapter 5: The System Unit
Chapter 6: Input and Output
Chapter 7: Secondary Storage
Chapter 8: Communications and Networks
Chapter 9: Privacy, Security, and Ethics
Chapter 10: Information Systems
Chapter 11: Databases
Chapter 12: Systems Analysis and Design
Chapter 13: Programming and Languages