导语
内容提要
蒂莫西J.奥利里、琳达I.奥利里、丹尼尔A.奥利里著的《计算机科学引论(2017英文精编版)》原书自1989年以来每年都出一次新版,主要用作英语国家的计算机导论性课程教材。在我国曾经出版过本书的几个版本,并作为教材推荐给各高等学校使用,得到了用书学校师生的好评。本书是最新版,内容做了更新和补充,突出知识的先进性、系统性和教学的实践性,并提供更为丰富的习题和在线教学资源。
本书概括地介绍了计算机与信息技术的常见概念和术语、主要应用领域及其对社会的影响。本书由9章组成,主要内容包括:信息技术和因特网概述,因特网、万维网与电子商务,应用软件,系统软件,硬件系统部件,输入输出设备,二级存储,通信与网络,隐私、安全与伦理等。
本书内容丰富,叙述简练,形式生动,英语语言规范,教学资源丰富,比较全面地覆盖了计算机与信息技术领域中的基本名词和术语,尤其是目前十分流行和最新的一些概念和词汇。因此,本书既有助于读者了解和掌握计算机及信息技术基础知识,又便于他们掌握相应的英文词汇,提高专业英语的阅读能力。
本书既可作为计算机、软件工程、信息管理及相关专业“计算机导论”双语课程的教材,也可作为相关专业“计算机专业英语”课程的教材。
目录
1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, THE INTERNET, AND YOU
Introduction
Information Systems
People
Software
System Software
Application Software
Making IT work for you: Free Antivirus Program
Hardware
Types of Computers
Personal Computer Hardware
Data
Connectivity and the Mobile Inter
Careers in IT
A Look to the Future: Using and Understanding Information Technology
Visual Summary
Key Terms
Multiple Choice
Matching
Open-Ended
Discussion
Photo Credits
2 THE INTERNET, THE WEB, AND ELECTRONIC MERCE
Introduction
The Inter and the Web
Making IT work for you: Online Entertainment
Inter Access
Providers
Browsers
Web Utilities
Plug-ins
Filters
File Transfer Utilities
Inter Security Suites
Communication
E-mail
Messaging
Social Networking
Blogs, Microblogs, Webcasts, Podcasts, and Wikis
Search Tools
Search Engines
Specialized Search Engines
Content Evaluation
Electronic Commerce
Security
Cloud Computing
The Inter of Things
Careers in IT
A Look to the Future: Your Car’s Dashboard as a Powerful, Inter-Connected Computing Device
Visual Summary
Key Terms
Multiple Choice
Matching
Open-Ended
Discussion
Photo Credits
3 APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Introduction
Application Software
User Interface
Common Features
General-Purpose Applications
Word Processors
Spreadsheets
Presentation Graphics
Database Management Systems
Specialized Applications
Graphics
Video Game Design Software
Web Authoring Programs
Other Specialized Applications
Mobile Apps
Apps
App Stores
……
4 SYSTEM SOFTWARE
5 THE SYSTEM UNIT
6 INPUT AND OUTPUT
7 SECONDARY STORAGE
8 COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS
9 PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND ETHICS