Information Technology

For freshman/sophomore-level courses in Introduction to Computers for Technology, Introduction to Computers, and Introduction to Software Tools.

Graphically oriented—screen capture by screen capture—this computer tutorial shows students, in-depth, how to use a personal computer with Windows 2000, DOS, and application programs such as Microsoft Office 2000. It also contains an introduction to hardware that will enable students to talk competently to hardware retailers and manufactures when purchasing or upgrading a computer.

• NEW - Current material on Windows 2000.

  • Familiarizes students with this most recent version of Windows, answering their questions about file system basics, Explorer, Desktop, and more. Ex.___

• NEW - Up-to-date application programs—Features Microsoft Word 2000; Excel 2000; PowerPoint 2000; and Shareware and Freeware.

  • Teaches students how to work with the latest In Office 2000—including outlines and cover pages in Word; spreadsheets and calculations with cells in Excel; templates and slides in PowerPoint; and Pkzip/Pkunzip with Shareware. Ex.___

• NEW - Coverage of Networking with Windows 2000.

  • Shows students how to set up, explore, add places, and more. Ex.___

• NEW - Material on system administration for Windows 2000.

  • Provides students with invaluable information on basic system tasks, user management, backup strategy, virus checking software, virtual memory, system recovery and repair, and more. Ex.___

• NEW - Detailed treatment of the World Wide Web.

  • Discusses such topics as e-mail, chat rooms, news groups, searching for information, and miscellaneous sites. Ex.___

• NEW - CD-ROM—With material from the first edition of Personal Computer Fundamentals for Technology Students. Includes PDF files that can be viewed and printed by students. Contents include sections on DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Application Programs for Windows 3.1, Communications for Windows 3.1, 95, and DOS, and System Administration for Windows 3.1, 95, and DOS. Contains 1228 pages of material if printed. Includes the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• NEW - Website with supplements—www.rose-hulman.edu/~herniter

  • The author maintains a website that will contain supplements and periodic updates to the text that can be downloaded and then viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader (included on the CD-ROM).

• Step-by-step screen captures throughout.

  • Presents students with callouts and in-line graphics to help locate buttons and places to click the mouse. Ex.___

• Section on modifying the Windows setup.

  • Allows students with their own computers to make modifications according to personal preference. Ex.___

• Troubleshootong sections.

  • Helps students with the hands on application of text material. Ex.___

• Questions and Problems—At the end of most sections.

  • Requires students to apply what they have read in order to answer the questions, and then use the on-line help facilities that accompany all the software discussed, in order to solve the problems. Ex.___

• Current material on Windows 2000.

  • Familiarizes students with this most recent version of Windows, answering their questions about file system basics, Explorer, Desktop, and more. Ex.___

• Up-to-date application programs—Features Microsoft Word 2000; Excel 2000; PowerPoint 2000; and Shareware and Freeware.

  • Teaches students how to work with the latest In Office 2000—including outlines and cover pages in Word; spreadsheets and calculations with cells in Excel; templates and slides in PowerPoint; and Pkzip/Pkunzip with Shareware. Ex.___

• Coverage of Networking with Windows 2000.

  • Shows students how to set up, explore, add places, and more. Ex.___

• Material on system administration for Windows 2000.

  • Provides students with invaluable information on basic system tasks, user management, backup strategy, virus checking software, virtual memory, system recovery and repair, and more. Ex.___

• Detailed treatment of the World Wide Web.

  • Discusses such topics as e-mail, chat rooms, news groups, searching for information, and miscellaneous sites. Ex.___

• CD-ROM—With material from the first edition of Personal Computer Fundamentals for Technology Students. Includes PDF files that can be viewed and printed by students. Contents include sections on DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Application Programs for Windows 3.1, Communications for Windows 3.1, 95, and DOS, and System Administration for Windows 3.1, 95, and DOS. Contains 1228 pages of material if printed. Includes the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• Website with supplements—www.rose-hulman.edu/~herniter

  • The author maintains a website that will contain supplements and periodic updates to the text that can be downloaded and then viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader (included on the CD-ROM).

I. INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE CD AND WEBSITE.

II. HARDWARE.

III. WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL.

IV. APPLICATION PROGRAMS.

V. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION.

VI. NETWORKING WITH WINDOWS 2000.

VII. COMMUNICATION WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD.

VIII. INDEX.

A+ Certification/PC Repair (Training & Certification)

This is one of the most comprehensive books ever published on introduction to computers. This self-paced text is graphically oriented with step-by-step screen captures.

The book™designed to provide tutorial information on DOS, Windows, Word® for Windows, Excel® for Windows, PowerPoint®, and shareware—has two components.

• The printed text shows students how to use a personal computer with Windows 2000 and various application programs, including Microsoft® Office 2000. New to this edition are chapters on Windows 2000, Office 2000, Networking, Systems Administration, and the World Wide Web.
• The CD-ROM contains tutorial information on DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and application programs based on Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.

Employers and academics have applauded this landmark publication.

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Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.