About this course
There is no doubt that computers and computer technology are changing the world.
It is having an impact on everything: from agriculture, sports, health and social interactions, and education.
In these lessons you will learn how the computer works, where it came from, and where it is going.
You will learn how to make the most of your own computer and the internet, and how to do it safely.
Self Study Questions: What have you learned?
Understand the different number systems used by computers and how to convert from one notation to another.
Number systems: grouping: Quantities can be grouped in different ways.
Decimal system: The decimal system is base 10.
Binary Numbers: 0 and 1: The binary system is base 2
Drill: Convert binary to decimal: Practice converting binary numbers to decimal
Convert binary to decimal: Video: This video demonstrates converting decimal to binary. 5 minutes
Drill: Convert decimal to binary: Practice converting binary numbers to decimal
Hexadecimal Numbers: Base 16: 4 binary digits can be represented by 1 hex digit.
Decimal, Binary and Hexadecimal: Conversion table
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal: This video demonstrates converting binary to hex.
Drill: Convert binary to hexadecimal: Practice converting binary to hexadecimal
Converting Hexadecimal to Binary: This video show how to convert binary to hexadecimal.
Drill: Convert hexadecimal to binary: Practice converting hexadecimal to binary.
RGB Colors: RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue. It is used to represent colors. Be sure to experiment with the sliders.
Scientific notation: Very large or small numbers are often displayed in this format.
How to Write Decimals in Scientific Notation: Video 2.33 minutes
Drill: Value of e notation: Practice writing e notation in normal format.
A Magic Trick using binary numbers (PDF file to download): Just for fun, print on heavy paper, cut out and enjoy!
Self Study Questions: What do you know about the number systems used in Computer Science?
To understand the personal ethics, professional ethics, and governmental ethics, along with related topics surrounding the use of digital technologies.
Understanding how software is used and developed
Some necessary software
Introduction to Excel
Excel: Adding Equations
Excel: Adding Graphs
Download free productivity software
Format pictures in Word: Video on wrapping text around picture
Alice: Introduction to Programming: Alice programs creates 3D Animation
Be able to name some of the ways that artificial intelligence has impacted technology now and in the future.
Using chatGPT: Using ChatGPT to get advice on how to get good grades in college
Using an Image Editor: Using an image editor with the command to make the weather stormy
AI Tools: Additional generative AI tools
AI Tools 2: Additional generative AI tools
Understand the many ways that technology affects your life
To understand the way telecommunications work
To understand how the Internet works
To understand the basics of creating a web page
HTML: Basics of html to create a webpage
To understand some of the issues about free speech
To understand how different types of media are created and displayed
Color: Experiment with RGB Colors
To understand and access Big Data
To understand the technology privacy issues
To understand how e-commerce and how it affects you
Understand why intellectual property rights are impossible
To understand computer security issues and how to protect yourself
Be able to name some of the computer careers that are available now and in the future.
Resources: Additional links
Computer Concepts