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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.
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