I learned more about basic hardware concepts in Chapter 4. In contrast to software, which consists of the program instructions, hardware refers to a computer’s actual hardware. The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) of the central processing unit (CPU) handles arithmetic and logic operations. The CPU is the brains of the computer. While input devices like keyboards and screens enable user interaction, memory, also known as RAM, is responsible for storing data.

When I was researching storage, I discovered that there are two types of drives: solid-state drives (SSD) and hard disk drives (HDD), with SSDs being a more recent, chip-based option. Caches improve program speed by offering incredibly quick access to data and instructions. Different kinds of computers were introduced, each with a distinct purpose, such as servers, PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

User interactions are facilitated by common input devices such as keyboards, mice, touchscreens, and speech recognition software. Print materials are digitized by scanners, and information is presented in a variety of formats by output devices such as printers, projectors, and monitors. Moore’s Law, which states that integrated circuit (IC) capacity doubles every 1.5 to 2 years, exemplifies how quickly hardware is developing.

Hardware trends include multi-core processors such as dual-core and quad-core chips, server farms with thousands of servers, and specialized graphics processing units (GPUs) for effective graphics and video processing. Embedded computers, which are incorporated into electronic gadgets like automobiles, demonstrate how ubiquitous hardware is in contemporary technology.

For this section we had a hardware dissection lab  and discussion . For the discussion I talked about various components of computer hardware CPU was my favorite component  I found  the dissection lab a bit challenging.

Links to Homework

https://sites.psu.edu/dara/files/2023/12/https.docx

I looked at the foundational ideas of computing in Chapter 3. Computers are used to create computational artifacts, whether they are digital or physical. Computational thinking, which includes abstraction, pattern recognition, decomposition, and algorithms, is the process of solving computational problems. In software projects, collaboration is essential, and version control systems such as GitHub help with teamwork. Software that is open source allows for group editing. Data science is a field that involves abstraction, computer models, simulations, and the understanding of large data sets, including Internet of Things data, made possible by the collection and processing of large datasets. Data visualization with tables and cardinality, as well as descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive data analytics, were also covered. An extensive review of the most important words and ideas in the field of computing is given in this chapter.

We had discussion  where I discussed various forms of data descriptive predictive and perspective. I gave detailed explanation as regards various forms of data and I was able to learn from my peers too. We had a quiz on computing concepts. I was able to create a infographic problem solving concepts and pattern recognition I struggled at it but I was able to get it done

LINKS TO HOMEWORKS

https://sites.psu.edu/dara/files/2023/12/LO3.docx

In this lesson it was a brief introduction Information technology we had a discussion on what interests me IT  I was able to talk about about my interests IT which includes coding and problem solving. Strong technical and non-technical skills are important for software engineering, and I’m interested in learning them. In addition to my technical proficiency in programming languages, data structures, algorithms, software development life cycles, version control, databases, and web development, I also possess strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork abilities. Nevertheless, even with my best attempts to obtain internships, my biggest obstacle is still a lack of practical experience. In order to increase my chances of obtaining real-world software engineering experience, I’m actively working on my resume and communication skills during this fall semester. I learnt a lot about various terminology that that I find useful one will be SDLC (Software devolpment cycle)

The purpose of my research was to evaluate the validity of a modified version of the Cancer Information Overload (CIO) scale for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients in Australia. Overwhelming information can have a detrimental impact on health habits, especially when it comes to health. I updated the CIO scale by substituting “atrial fibrillation” for “cancer” in an online survey I conducted with 386 Australians who had AF. The elements were consistently loaded onto a single factor, according to the results. Reduced information overload was indicated by lower scores on the modified CIO scale, which correlated with higher education and increased familiarity with oral anticoagulant medications. The adapted measure demonstrated dependability in evaluating information overload in patients with AF, which is crucial to comprehending its influence on health-related behaviors and patient autonomy.

LINK TO GROUP WORK

https://sites.psu.edu/dara/files/2023/12/L01.docx

LESSON O

Week one was basically  brief introduction to the whole class the tools needed for the class like zybooks. it was a great experience setting up enterprise software. Also getting group collaboration as well. I found the whole experience direct and straight forward

A thorough examination of the relationship between people, technology, and information is provided by IST 110. With a well-rounded combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students acquire the abilities and know-how required to effectively navigate the opportunities and challenges inherent in the constantly changing field of information systems.