Contents

Introduction
1. Management system and information system
    1.1 Basic concepts
    1.2 Elements of information system
    1.3 Information in computer
    1.4 Information processing
    1.5 Conclusion
    1.6 Questions
    1.7 References
2. Computer and its structure
    2.1 Computer generations
    2.2 Computer typology
    2.3 Elements of computer system
    2.4 Conclusion
    2.5 Questions
    2.6 References
3. Communication between user and computer
    3.1 Communication system
    3.2 Algorithm and its forms
    3.3 Programming language and programming style
    3.4 Choosing a programming language
    3.5 Conclusion
    3.6 Questions
    3.7 References
4. Software
    4.1 Software typology
    4.2 System software
    4.3 End user software
    4.4 Data bases
    4.5 SQL basics
    4.6 DBMS design basics
    4.7 Open software
    4.8 Conclusion
    4.9 Questions
    4.10 References
5. Computer networks
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Required network elements
    5.3 Network typology
    5.4 Network operating systems
    5.5 Network transmission media
    5.6 Network connectivity devices
    4.7 Network protocols – OSI model
    4.8 Internet
    4.9 Conclusion
    4.10 Questions
    4.11 References