Topic: The Meaning of Abstraction. Representation and Interpretation of Information

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• Characterize the concepts of representation and interpretation of information
• List the forms of the data
• Characterize the basic unit of information
• Clarify the concept of abstraction

Keywords: abstraction, information representation, information interpretation, information.

Topic: Basic Principles of Computer Operation

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• describe the principle of the computer
• characterize the concepts of hardware and software
• clarify the concept of computer architecture
• list the main parts of the computer
• list the differences between the two most used computer architectures

Keywords: controller, bus, RAM, ALU, hardware, software, Von Neumann architecture, Harvard architecture

Topic: Computer Hardware Components

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• list the main components of a standard computer (PC)
• clarify the function of selected computer components

Keywords: hardware, motherboard, computer case, power supply, RAM memory, keyboard, mouse, monitor

Topic: Computer Networks, Basic Types of Networks, Network Elements

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• clarify the concept of computer network
• clarify the concepts of workstation and server
• state the basic types of computer network division
• clarify the concept of network topology
• list the basic types of network topologies
• list the basic components of a computer network

Keywords: computer network, WAN, LAN, PAN, SAN, switch, router, switch, router, UTP, Ether-net, Intranet, Internet, client-server, workstation, server.

Topic: ISO / OSI Model, TCP / IP Protocol, Basic Network Commands (Windows, Linux, Max OS X)

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• define ISO / OSI model layers
• describe the TCP protocol
• use basic commands to work with the network

Keywords: ISO / OSI, TCP / IP, Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, computer network

Topic: Introduction to Operating Systems. Windows, Unix Operating Systems, Mac OS X

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• define the operating system;
• characterize the type s of operating system cores;
• define desktop operating systems;
• characterize the possibilities of desktop operating systems;
• explain working with desktop operating systems.
• distinguish individual types of systems according to deployment and use.

Keywords: Operating system, system, kernel, kernel, application interface, software, Unix, OS X, Linux, Windows.

Topic: Application Software for Economists

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• define the concept of application software
• briefly describe the purpose of SW Microsoft Word, Excel
• briefly describe the purpose of SW Matlab and Scilab
• clarify the concept of ERP

Keywords: Application software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Matlab, Scilab.

Topic: Mobile Devices

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• list the basic types of mobile devices
• clarify the reason for using mobile devices
• list 3 types of the most used types of OS for mobile devices

Keywords: Smartphone, tablet, Android, iOS, Windows Phone

Topic: Health, Safety and Ergonomics when Working with a Computer

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• define the concept of ergonomics
• state the reasons why we deal with ergonomics when working with a computer
• (know) health risks of non-compliance with the principles of ergonomics when working with a computer
• list the basic principles of ergonomics when working with a computer

Key words: ergonomics, work environment, health risks, RSI syndrome

Topic: Working with MS Office Programs (MS Excel, MS Word)

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• clarify the main activities performed in MS Word and MS Excel
• use formatting and styles in MS Word
• create a table with automatic calculation of values of selected cells
• create a macro in MS Word

Keywords: MS Word, MS Excel, styles, formatting, calculations, macro

Topic: Information Systems, Main Registers Used in the Czech Republic

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• define the term "information system"
• list the basic registers used by the State Information System of the Czech Republic
• state the basic properties of the basic registers of the Czech Republic

Keywords: information system, SIS, State information system, registers, register of persons, register of inhabitants, register of territorial identification, addresses and real estates, register of rights and obligations

Topic: Principles of Safe Use of Cyberspace

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• explain why it is important to pay attention to the safe use of cyberspace
• set out the main principles for the safe use of cyberspace
• clarify the risks arising from non-compliance with these principles

Keywords: cybersecurity.