Perpustakaan Pusat LAN RI

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Computer systems have become an integral part of business, government and society in a relatively shor period of time. Academic institutions have recognized the importance of understanding computers and are requiring introdutory courses in data processing for most students. The purpose of this book is to provide a brief but comprehensive overview of data processing principles.
Based upun ten years of experience in introducing college students, business and government executives and military officers to computer concepts, I have eveloped the approach incorporated in this book. The text material may or may not be utilixed in combination with a laboratory experience gained through a programming language.
The text is dvided into four major parts : (1) information processing, (2) technology, (3) programming and (4) systems. The Information processing section presents the basic concepts of data processing, including information flow and processing methodology. The technology section concentrates on computer hardware from internal storage to selected input/output devices. The largest section in the book, the programming section is involved with computer software, especially, program flowcharting and the programming process. Finally, the systems section provides a discussion of the application of computers in organizations and their potential impact. Section summaries, review questions and a glossary are included to assist the reader.
The material in this book has been thoroughly field tested by overone thousand business and computer science students at Bowling Green State University in a course entitled "introduction to Computers".I am indebted for their cooperation and suggestions in this effort. In addition, I must acknowledge the tremendous assistance provided by my grauate teaching assistants. Background wwork done by Ann Clark was invaluable to the success of this undertaking and the editing of Edith Tow and James Bernot was essential to the finished product.