1.2 Aims of the course
This course will:
use case studies (real-life examples of interesting aspects of the course which illustrate particular points) that relate the use of computers to finding, storing, processing and disseminating data and information;
describe various instances of computer use to see how computers can work with data to produce information;
introduce you to what a browswer is, and how to use one;
demonstrate how to use a search engine to find information more effectively.