Computers, Brief Edition - Softcover

Long, Larry; Long, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0138632340 ISBN 13: 9780138632342

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

For an introductory course in computers and information technology (IT) or in computer competency, often offered in Business, CIS, or Computer Science. This text meets the necessary requirements for a shorter course or a course combined with a lab component.

Designed to accommodate the computer competency needs of students from a broad spectrum of disciplines and interests, this best-selling text/supplements package provides an exceptionally well-illustrated overview of computing concepts and IT applications―all in a format that allows instructors the flexibility to meet their courses' educational objectives. It strikes a good balance between efficiency of presentation and content that holds students' interest and invites learning. Only concepts critical to general information technology competency are covered in order to provide an understanding of basic computer literacy.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Larry Long and Dr. Nancy Long have written more than 30 books, which have been used in hundreds of colleges throughout the world. Larry is a lecturer, author, consultant, and educator in the information technology fields. He has served as a consultant to all levels of management in virtually every major type of industry. He has over 25 years of classroom experience at IBM, the University of Oklahoma, Lehigh University, and the University of Arkansas. Nancy has teaching and administrative experience at all levels of education.

From the Back Cover

With hundreds of updates to the text and its supporting multimedia package, COMPUTERS, 8th edition, continues to be the most up-to-date introductory Information Technology package available. Prentice Hall and authors Larry and Nancy Long are committed to creating an annually revised teaching package, keeping you and your students current with today's fast-paced technology.

A Mixed-Media Learning Tool:

• Integration of technology is a natural extension of the learning process, so Long and Long use mixed-media components as a launch pad to cover Information Technology concepts and applications.
• The Internet Bridge at http://www.prenhall.com/long is designed to help students make the transition from textbook learning to real-world understanding.
• PHitLABS, or Prentice Hall Information Technology Labs, offer students the opportunity to experience many of the concepts covered in the text. Each lab includes audio, video, interactive review questions, and a hands-on exercise for a complete learning experience.
• Online Introduction to Computers Course: Now available in both WebCT and Blackboard, this course for COMPUTERS, 8th edition, includes chapter introductions with audio, objectives, quizzes, and full course management capabilities. Sample chapters can be accessed at www.prenhall.com/demo.

A Computers Edition for Every Course:

• The Right PHit, Prentice Hall's Custom Binding Program, allows you to create the right book for your course. Computers, 8th edition, is organized into three modules.
• Information Technology Concepts module: Eight core chapters introduce students to the world of computing.
• Living in an Information Society module: These three chapters give students greater insight into personal computers and our information society.
• Business Information Systems module: This two-chapter module introduces students to the various types of information systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0138632340
• ISBN 13: 9780138632342
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 326