This material is for a college level course introducing computing fundamentals: the scope, significance, history, and social implications of data processing. It will help students to get the most from computing, including selecting and installing hardware and software to meet their needs; and to use technology ethically, safely, securely, and legally. It explores the benefits and risks of the online environment; careers in technology and emerging technologies. It introduces key applications, such as word processing, spread sheet, database, and presentation software, to solve problems.
The main text is: OpenNow Introduction to Computing. Authored by Cengage Learning. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) This text is completely free of charge.
As this is a rather large file, you can also download each module individually.
Professor Janet Joy has added a glossary, self study questions, and a few other supporting materials.
I would like to thank Dr. Muhammad Kehnemouyi, Dean of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Montgomery College, Rockville MD for his support in making this project possible.
Thanks also to Dr. Herbert "Buddy" Muse, Dr. Nawal Benmouna, Dr. Alla Webb and my colleagues at Montgomery College. Thanks also to the students who provide valuable feedback.
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