CHAPTER 1
Introduction to Computer Science
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, you should be able to
- Understand the history of computers
- Identify parts of a computer system
- Identify input devices
- Identify output devices
- Define CPU and its main parts
- Set up your computer system
Computer Science is a branch of science that involves the study of computer hardware, software and data. Computer hardware includes objects like the keyboard, mouse, printer, and disk. Computer software is a program or idea that exists inside the computer. It is not like computer ...
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