CIW - Computer Interaction in the World {OVERVIEW}
Computer Interaction in the World
List of Lessons
In this module, we will study the following topics:
Data Representation
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Examine how data is represented on computers and the logic associated with processing the data.
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Troubleshooting Hardware and Software
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- Discuss strategies to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
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Take a Look at Embedded Systems
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- Understand hardware and software in embedded systems.
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When Humans and Computers Interact
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- Distinguish between human and machine intelligence.
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Module Objectives
- Understand how data is represented on computers.
- Apply strategies to troubleshoot problems you may encounter with hardware or software.
- Describe embedded systems in your everyday life.
- Determine the best type of intelligence between humans and machines.
Key Terms
Data representation: the form in which data is stored, processed, and transmitted.
Binary System: a way of representing information using only two options.
Software: a set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it. Examples of software include web browsers, games, and word processors.
Hardware: any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse. It also includes all of the computer's internal parts.
Embedded system: a computer system dedicated to performing a specific task or set of tasks as part of a larger system.
Troubleshooting: the process of figuring out how to solve a computer problem.
RESOURCES IN THIS MODULE ARE OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER) OR CREATED BY GAVS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SOME IMAGES USED UNDER SUBSCRIPTION.