Week 2: Monday, November 4, 2024 - Sunday, November 10, 2024
Topics this week: read, study, learn each of the items below:Goal: Understand the different number systems used by computers and how to convert from one notation to another.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:
- Name the digits used by each number system;
- Convert binary to decimal;
- Convert decimal to binary;
- Convert Hexadecimal to decimal or binary
Goal: To understand the personal ethics, professional ethics, and governmental ethics, along with related topics surrounding the use of digital technologies.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:
- Be able to name some of the ethical issues;
- Discuss some ethical issues and explain the different sides of the issue
Goal: Be able to identify and name the hardware of a computer system.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:
- Recognize the major parts of a computer system
- Classify the function of computer hardware components as input, output, or storage
- Identify the terms MHz, GHz, KB, MB, and GB to compare computer systems
- Identify the ways of measuring clock speed
- Identify the ways of measuring memory and storage capacity
- Explain Moore's law
- Recognize the important factors in selecting a computer
Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Initial post in discussion: 4. Your Computer
First attempt at quizzes: 2: Number Systems and Digital Technology, 3: Ethics Issues, 4: Hardware
Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, November 10, 2024
Assignments: Project 2: History of Computers presentation,
Project 3: Spreadsheet for computer system budgetLast chance to take quizzes: 2: Number Systems and Digital Technology, 3: Ethics Issues, 4: Hardware
Last chance to respond in discussion: 4. Your Computer
CMSC110: Computer Concepts, Course Content