A self-study guide to computer studies Balikuddembe Joseph, Kiwuuwa.

Table of contents

Chapter One: The Computer
Computer Components
Software Components
Classification of Hardware- Computer Components
Storage Devices
Temporary storage devices
Etc.

Chapter Two: Classification of Computers
Classification of computers according to operational principle
Analogue computers
Characteristics of analogue computers
Output of an analogue computer
Advantage of an analogue computer over a digital one

Chapter Three: The History of Computers
The Binary Notation
The Abacus
Napier's bones or Nulators, Apier's Rods
Logarithms and the slide rule
Mechanical Calculators
Etc.

Chapter Four: Understanding Computer Hardware
Hardware Components
Output Devices
Output / Input Devices
Backing Storage Devices
Data Transmission
Etc.

Chapter Five: Understanding Computer Software
Software
Software Drivers
Command Driven Interface
Ms- Dos ( Microsoft Disk Operating System)
Graphical User Interface
Parc Interface


Chapter Six: Computer Networks: Internet and Email Communication
Types of networks based on physical scope
The Internet
History of the Internet
The Intranet
History and Development
The World Wide Web (WWW)
Etc.

Chapter Seven: Computer Application
Word processing application
Features of a word processing application
Basic functions of a word processing application
Text editors
Uses of a word processing application in everyday life
Etc.


Chapter Eight: Introduction to Computer Programming
The evolution of programming languages: Low level languages
High level programming
High- Level language generation
Computer programming tasks
Qualities of a good software program
Etc.

Chapter Nine: The Social Impact of Computers
Uses of computers in everyday life
Commercial and industry computer uses
Uses of the internet in everyday life
The negative impact of the internet
Solutions leading to the reduction of the internet's negative impacts
Etc.

Includes index p. 172 and References p. 173