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Computer Systems: An introduction to hardware and multimedia

Explore the fundamentals of computers, including the history of computing pioneers like Charles Babbage and Augusta Ada Lovelace. Learn about computer concepts and the relevance of modern computers. Engage with tutorial work, written assessments, and practical exercises throughout the course.

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Computer Systems: An introduction to hardware and multimedia

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  1. CE00550-1Computer & Multimedia Hardware Systems Lecture 1.1 Introduction

  2. Lecture Content • Teaching Team • Contact Time • Module Text • Module Assessment • Module Schedule • What is a computer?

  3. Teaching Team • Lecturer • Ian Sunley Room K218 The Octagon Staffordshire Uni, Stafford 01785 353418 Lect / Tut • Further details are within the module handbook • Module Resources will be available on Blackboard.http://blackboard.staffs.ac.uk/webapps/login

  4. Contact Time • Lectures & Tutorials • Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00 • We need to get in 2 lectures and some tutorial time.

  5. Module Text • White, Ron. (2006) How Computers Work 8th Ed., Que, U.S. ISBN 0-7897-3424-9

  6. Module Assessment • Portfolio of Questions • Short questions / answers • Based upon tutorial work • Written answers • Diagrams • Calculations • Essay question • Specification for machine

  7. Module Schedule

  8. Q & A • Any questions so far ?

  9. What is a computer? Who are these people? What is their relevance to computing

  10. Charles Babbage (1791 – 1871) • Designed first computer in 1820’s • Difference Engine • Solving polynomial equations • Later – Analytical Engine • Neither completed in hislifetime • Father of Modern Computers

  11. Augusta Ada Lovelace (1815 – 1852) • Lord Byron’s daughter • Legitimate • Considered to be first programmer • Assisted Babbage • Developing control instructions • “Enchantress of Number”

  12. “Modern” computers • Almost 100% digital • But, what is a computer - conceptually? • Where are they all ? • Discussion

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