csis118000706F News: Recent Episodes
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Tips for the Final Exam
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This lecture was given on December 8, 2006
Database and Information SystemsÂ
- What is a database and why is it beneficial to use databases
- Components of a database
- Database management systems
- Data Warehouses and Data Mart
Running time: 39:48
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This lecture was given on December 5, 2006
Software Development
- What is the Software Development Life Cycle and each of its phases
- What is the life cycle of a program
- How do programmers create algorithms
- Selecting the right programming language
- Review of popular programming languages
Running time: 56:31
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This lecture was given on November 28, 2006
Mobile Computing
- Advantages and Limitations of Mobile Computing
- What are the various mobile computing devices
Running time: 27:03
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This lecture was given on November 22, 2006
The Internet: How it works
- Who manages and pays for the Internet
- How do the Internet'snetworking components interact
- What data transmissions and protocols are used
- IP Addresses and Domain Names
Running time: 1:09:23
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This lecture was given on November 14, 2006
Connecting Computers using Networks
- What is a network and what are the advantages of setting one up
- Difference between client/server network and peer-to-peer
- What are the main components of a network
- Wireless vs. Wired Network
Running time: 1:19:58
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This lecture was given on November 7, 2006
Tips for the middterm exam
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This lecture was given on October 18, 2006
Evaluating your system - To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade:
- What does the CPU Do
- How much memory does my computer have
- What are the computers main storage devices
- What components affect output of video on my computer
- What componenets affect my computers sound quality
- What ports are available on my computer
- How can I ensure reliability of my system
Running time: 51:35
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This lecture was given on October 18, 2006