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The document discusses computers, including their definition and main components. It describes computer hardware as the physical parts like the CPU and monitor. Computer software are programs that tell the computer what to do, like Microsoft Word. Computers offer advantages like high accuracy, speed, and storage capacity.

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Computer Applications

The document discusses computers, including their definition and main components. It describes computer hardware as the physical parts like the CPU and monitor. Computer software are programs that tell the computer what to do, like Microsoft Word. Computers offer advantages like high accuracy, speed, and storage capacity.

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Definition of Computer

A device that computes,


especially a programmable
electronic machine that
performs high-speed
mathematical or logical
operations or that assembles,
stores, correlates, or
otherwise processes
information.
ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTERS

Computers offer many noteworthy advantages. This is


one reason that traditional systems are being replaced
rapidly by computer-based systems. The main advantages
offered by computers are as follows:

• High Accuracy
• Superior Speed of Operation
• Large Storage Capacity
• User-friendly Features
• Portability
• Economical in the long term
Computers Have Two Main Parts

1. Computer Hardware

2. Computer Software
What is Computer Hardware?

Computer Hardware is
the physical part of the
computer system, the
machinery and
equipment.
Parts of the computer
“you can see”
Monitor, CPU, Keyboard
etc.
What is Computer Software?

Computer Software are programs that tell


the computer what to do.
Examples
Microsoft Word-word processing program
Microsoft PowerPoint-presentation
program
Microsoft Excel-work book program used
to track, calculate, and analyze numeric
data
Components of a Computer System

Storage Input

Information
Processing
Cycle

Output Process
Overview

I think it’s fair to say that personal


computers have become the most
empowering tool we’ve ever created. They’re
tools of communication, they’re tools of
creativity, and they can be shaped by their
user. - Bill Gates, Co-founder, Microsoft
Corporation.
Nothing is permanent, but change –
Heraclitus
General Applications!

Scientific collaboration and communication


Information highway (storage, citation, reference
etc.)
Database (Individual, Institutional, National,
Regional etc.) management
Research/statistics data analysis
Programming
Modeling
Distance learning
Conferences, symposium, meeting etc.
Online transactions/business
Marine Science and Oceanography: PC Use

Ocean science studies (monitoring, data collection,


networking etc.)
RS & GIS
Forecasting and modeling
PC use in Fishery Science

Fisheries Economics
Population Dynamics
Stock Assessment
Fisheries bioeconomic
modeling
Storage and sharing of
fisheries data
Thanks

Prepare an assignment on “Computer use in your


own subject”
Author’s guideline: Times New Roman, font size 12,
Maximum 3 page.

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