Security

This module addresses the vital topic of security in the digital age. Key topics include:

• Privacy threats, such as cookies, data recovery, and logs
• Security risks like phishing, hacking, and viruses
• Understanding piracy issues, including WaReZ and cracking

Students will gain insights into the risks associated with online activities and how to mitigate them.

Course Lectures

• Hardware

  David J. Malan

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  This module introduces the fundamental concepts of computer hardware. Students will learn about:

  • Basic computation concepts, including bits and bytes
  • The ASCII encoding system
  • The roles of processors and motherboards
  • Memory types such as ROM, RAM, and cache

  Understanding these components is crucial for grasping how computers function at a basic level.

• Hardware, Continued

  David J. Malan

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  This module continues the exploration of hardware, focusing on secondary storage and peripheral devices. Key topics include:

  • Types of secondary storage: floppy disks, hard disks, CDs, and DVDs
  • Concepts of virtual memory and expansion buses
  • Understanding I/O devices and shopping for computers

  The history of computing will also be covered, providing context for current technologies.

• The Internet

  David J. Malan

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  This module covers the essentials of the Internet, starting with network types and structures. Key areas include:

  • Understanding clients and servers, peer-to-peer networks, and LANs
  • Email protocols like IMAP, POP, and SMTP
  • Exploring the World Wide Web and its components like URLs and HTTP

  Students will also learn about blogs, instant messaging, and Usenet as part of their Internet knowledge.

• The Internet, Continued

  David J. Malan

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  This module continues the discussion on the Internet, focusing on its architecture and technologies. Key topics include:

  • Network topologies and Internet backbones
  • Understanding TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS
  • Wireless technologies like IR, RF, Bluetooth, and WiFi

  Students will also learn about ISPs and different types of modems, enhancing their understanding of connectivity.

• Multimedia

  David J. Malan

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  This module introduces the concepts of multimedia, focusing on various file formats and the technologies behind them. Students will explore:

  • Graphics, including bitmap and vector formats
  • Audio file formats and their compression techniques
  • Video file formats, with emphasis on streaming technologies

  Understanding multimedia is essential for modern web development and content creation.

• Security

  David J. Malan

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  This module addresses the vital topic of security in the digital age. Key topics include:

  • Privacy threats, such as cookies, data recovery, and logs
  • Security risks like phishing, hacking, and viruses
  • Understanding piracy issues, including WaReZ and cracking

  Students will gain insights into the risks associated with online activities and how to mitigate them.

• Security, Continued

  David J. Malan

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  This module continues the discussion on security, focusing on protective measures. Students will explore:

  • Defensive strategies such as firewalls and VPNs
  • The importance of cryptography and virus scanners
  • Product registration and activation for enhanced security

  By understanding these defenses, students will be better equipped to safeguard their online presence.