CMPS 002 - Computer Literacy

Prof. Paulo Franca

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Calculation

the oldest computer application

number crunching

custom programs, math packages

  • physical phenomena, weather, trajectories, long term economic forecast, engineering, construction, production optimization
  • usually some customization is needed
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    impractical if done without computers: would take too long, too expensive

data processing -

simple computations, high volume of data

  • income tax, banking, insurance, payroll
  • Management Information Systems
  • some customization needed
  • high volume impractical to be dealt without computers
  • usually results should be available within specified time frame

spreadsheets

usually many computations interrelated

  • estimates and bids, planning, forecasting
  • off the shelf software available
  • you must know how to use it.
 
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