Module No.

Computer Engineering
ORIENTATION

ENGR. JOEL D. MANACMUL

Department of Engineering and Architecture
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Course Information
Course Title : Computer Engineering Orientation
Program : Business & Technology
Course Code : CPE 101
Credit Units : 2 units
Pre-requisite/s : None

Instructor Information
Name : Engr. Joel D. Manacmul
Contact Information
Contact Number : 0928-142-1172
Facebook : Joel Manacmul
Email : hoel07@gmail.com

Course Description
The course covers history of Computer Engineering Profession, what it is today and
where it will be in the future. It covers introductory Computer Engineering’s various
specializations like network, hardware, software, support, analyst, administration, information
technology, information management, and cloud; its contribution to the society, relationship with
the environment, and the ethical standards, roles, responsibilities and competencies required for
the professional.

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students must be able to:
1. Understand the history of Computer Engineering and the profession.
2. Familiarize the ethical standards, practices and competencies of Computer Engineers in
relation to their interaction to the industries and society.
3. Know the different specializations of Computer Engineering profession.
4. Understand Computer Engineering technology nowadays in the modern world e.g
Robotics, Virtual Reality and others .
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Course Schedule
Learning
Week Topic
Outcomes
1. Computer Engineering
 Introduction of Computer
Week 1  Uses of Computer 1
Module 1
 History of Computing

2. Generations of Computer
Week 2  Computer Pioneers
Module 2
 What do computer engineers do 2
 Computer Engineering Careers and
Subfields
3 Competencies Certifications
Week 3  Computer Engineering Skills
3
Module 3  Computer Engineer Work
Environment
MIDTERM ASSESSMENT
4 Industries for computer engineers
Week 4  Computer Engineer Specialization
4
Module 4  Computer Engineer nowadays in
Modern World
Week 5 5 Introductory Application on the Real
5
Module 5 World
Week 6 FINAL ASSESSMENT 1-5

References
Fundamentals Of Computer Studies – Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi, University of Ilorin
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258339295_fundamentals_of_computer_studies ;
Learn About Being a Computer Engineer - https://www.indeed.com/career-
advice/careers/what-does-a-computer-engineer-do ; Computer Fundamentals -
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Module 01 COMPUTER ENGINEERING

What is Computer Engineering; computer engineering is the branch of engineering that

integrates electronic, electrical engineering with computer sciences. Computer engineers design
and develop computer systems and other technological devices.

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Computer Engineering Explain in this video clip

INTRODUCTION OF COMPUTER

Computer as a revolution left no area of life

untouched in the present world. It is of

tremendous help in all field of life. Hence, the

knowledge of computer is a necessity for

existence of everybody in this global village. The

invention of computer has transformed our simple

manual works to sophisticated life of automated works to meet the global demand for the higher

productivity and increased efficiency with high precision.

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Computer is increasingly becoming compulsory in nearly all fields of studies, not because of
anything but its accuracy and versatility in processing data. Many tasks at home or office are
being automated rapidly with computer. Thus it is becoming apparent that in whatever discipline
or working sector, the computer is now a very vital tool for efficiency improvement and
precision of job or task execution.
A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own
memory. These instructions tell the machine what to do. The computer is capable of accepting
data (input), processing data arithmetically and logically, producing output from the processing,
and storing the results for future use. Most computers that sit on a desktop are called Personal
Computers (PCs).

USES OF COMPUTERS

People use computers in many ways;

business, computers are used to track
inventories with bar codes and scanners,
check the credit status of customers, and
transfer funds electronically, homes, tiny
computers embedded in the electronic
circuitry of most appliances control the
indoor temperature, operate home
security systems, tell the time, and turn
video cassette recorders (VCRs) on and
off, automobiles regulate the flow of
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Consults Fundamentals of Computer Studies fuel, thereby increasing gas mileage, they also
entertain, creating digitized sound on stereo systems or computer-animated features from a
digitally encoded laser disc.
Computer programs, or applications, exist to aid every level of education, from programs that
teach simple addition or sentence construction to programs that teach advanced calculus.
Educators use computers to track grades and communicate with students; with computer-
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controlled projection units, they can add graphics, sound, and animation to their
communications. Computers are used extensively in scientific research to solve mathematical
problems, investigate complicated data, or model systems that are too costly or impractical to
build, such as testing the air flow around the next generation of aircraft. The military employs
computers in sophisticated communications to encode and unscramble messages, and to keep
track of personnel and supplies.

Business
Currently, computers can be seen in almost every business. Computers are almost part of a
business setup because they increase productivity and help race in a competitive environment. In
businesses, computers are primarily used to store and manage accounts and personal data,
maintain projects, track inventory status, and make reports and presentations. Besides, computers
are best suited for transaction processing because they are more accurate and faster than humans.
Computers also help people analyze their investment, expenses, profits, sales and many other
aspects of the business.

Science
Scientists are amongst one of those people who use computers as their primary work tool. In
science, research and engineering, computers are best suited for collecting, analyzing,
categorizing, and storing the data. They also help scientists to exchange data with each other
both internally and internationally. Computers enable scientists from different locations (such as
different countries) to work together on the same project with cloud support. Besides, computers
play a crucial role in launching, maintaining, controlling spacecraft, and operating many other
technologies.

Government
In the government sector, computers are beneficial. They are getting used to performing various
functions in different departments and improving their services' quality, efficiency, and
productivity. Some examples of such services are city planning, traffic control, law enforcement,
infrastructure developments, and tourism. In most cases, the primary purposes of using
computers are performing data processing tasks, maintaining citizens' database, and promoting a

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paperless environment. Apart from this, computers are playing a crucial role in the country's
defense system. They are helping in missile development, rocket, satellite launches, etc.

Health and Medical

Computers are radically changing the methods of diagnosis in hospitals. They are used for
maintaining patients' information, records, live monitoring of patients, X-rays, and more.
Everything is being digitized with the help of computers. Computers help configure lab-tools,
monitor heart rate, and blood pressure, etc. Doctors get extra advantages in treating patients with
proper drugs and medicines. Additionally, computers enable doctors to exchange patient's data
easily with other medical specialists. Besides, advanced surgical devices are based on robotics
that helping surgeons to conduct complex operations and surgeries remotely.

Education
Computers are broadly getting used in the education field. They help people get different
educational materials (such as images, videos, e-books, etc.) in one place. All such information
can be accessed through the Internet. Additionally, computers are best suited for online classes,
online tutoring, online examinations, and creating assignments and projects. Apart from this,
they can also be used to maintain and monitor student performance and other information.

Industry
Computers are used in industries to perform various tasks, such as maintaining inventory,
interior designing, designing samples or virtual products, communicating over video
conferencing, and more. Online marketing has made it easier for people to buy products in rural
areas. Online trading in stock markets has also seen a significant revolution due to its easy
participation potential. Computers have enabled people from different levels of different
locations to participate easily in stock marketing.

Banking
Banking has become so advanced in the past few years. Most countries use online banking
systems where customers can access their data directly using computers and the Internet. People
can check their account balance, transfer money, and pay online bills, including credit cards.

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Besides, Banks use computers to perform transactions and store customer data, transaction
records, etc. Banks have reduced the number of manual errors, number of employees, and costs
to a great extent by using computers. ATMs are the best example of computers that are helping
people to withdraw and deposit the money themselves.

Entertainment
Computers nowadays are one of the best mediums for entertainment. Computers can be used to
watch movies, play games, listen to music, etc. Computers combined with MIDI instruments can
be used to record audio through artificial instruments. Besides, people can also enjoy recording
their videos with webcam and apply several entertaining AI effects. Several Photo editor
programs are also available with fabulous powerful features.

Training
Most companies use computers to provide training to their employees. Computer-based training
helps companies save their time, money, and increase productivity. Also, computer-based
training can be used to train employees for large distances in various locations. This will
eliminate travel time and costs, making the training process much more comfortable and
smoother.

Arts
Computers have become part of art, photography, dance, and culture. Computers with advanced
features allow users to draw their projects directly on it. Besides, people can use computers to
digitize their photos. There are several photo editor software that can help people edit and
customize their photos. Apart from this, the dance's movements and steps can be shown live with
animations' help.

Sports
In today's technologically developed world, computers are being used in almost every sport.
There are many sports activities where computers are making things possible. In sports,
computers are mainly used to maintain scoreboards, records, and other statistics. Furthermore,

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they are used to analyze player movements and make various in-game decisions. Computers help
make complex in-game decisions (especially in umpiring), which cannot be seen by human eyes.

Robotics
Robotics is one of the emerging fields of technology that uses computers for science and
engineering as well as designing machines. These machines can be virtual (such as software
bots) and physical ones that can reduce or eliminate human workload. Additionally, some
machines can perform heavy tasks that humans cannot complete, or that may take a long time to
complete. Car manufacturing was one of the first examples where robots helped to assemble car
parts and perform many other heavy tasks. However, nowadays, robots are beneficial in many
fields, such as exploring areas where conditions are difficult for humans, helping the military,
helping law enforcement and helping health professionals, etc.

Safety and Security

Computers are capable of working together with different equipment, tools, and technologies.
When it comes to safety, computers are widely being used with the security camera. Almost
every private and government organizations are equipped with security cameras to monitor
people and goods. Also, these cameras are helping security intelligence agencies to identify
terrorists or criminals in public places. Computers attached with a fingerprint scanner and face-
recognition technology have made it harder for fraudsters to use fake identities and take
government benefits using someone else's identity. Security systems have become so powerful
with the introduction of computer technology and the Internet.

Publishing
Computers are one of the first choices when it comes to publication. Computers are mainly used
for designing newsletters, novels, posters, magazines, or newspapers, etc. They are suitable for
almost every type of publication. Computers can be seen in both types of publishing methods,
either its hard-copy or e-books. Apart from this, computers play a vital role in blogging and
writing articles on websites.

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Weather Forecasting
Weather forecasting is never easy for humans because it depends on many factors that are
continually changing. It is almost impossible for humans to predict the weather without using a
computer. The weather forecasting process involves complex computation and monitoring of
data from satellites and many other technological devices. The computer has made it a little
easier to predict weather conditions because it can process information from different sources
and make complex calculations related to it, which are necessary for forecasting. Computers
process enormous amounts of meteorological information during weather forecasting.

Communication
Computers have become one of the primary sources of communication. Modern computers come
with a built-in webcam and microphone to make use of communication easier. People can use
software like Skype and Hangout to connect with other people over the Internet. Because of the
videoconferencing feature, people can connect with audio and video. Computers help families
connect to their relatives, businesses to organize meetings, and companies to take interviews,
between two different locations that are too far. Apart from this, older communications methods
such as emails are also still used widely.

Activity 01
Instruction: Answer the following questions any word processing software like Google docs or MS Word.

History of Computers

The first counting device was used by the primitive people. They used sticks, stones and bones as
counting tools. As human mind and technology improved with time more computing devices
were developed. Some of the popular computing devices starting with the first to recent ones are
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Abacus

The history of computer begins with the birth of abacus which is

believed to be the first computer. It is said that Chinese invented
Abacus around 4,000 years ago.

It was a wooden rack which has metal rods with beads mounted on
them. The beads were moved by the abacus operator according to
some rules to perform arithmetic calculations. Abacus is still used in
some countries like China, Russia and Japan. An image of this tool is
shown.

Napier's Bones

It was a manually-operated calculating device which was invented

by John Napier (1550-1617) of Merchiston. In this calculating tool,
he used 9 different ivory strips or bones marked with numbers to
multiply and divide. So, the tool became known as "Napier's Bones.
It was also the first machine to use the decimal point.

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Pascaline

Pascaline is also known as Arithmetic Machine or Adding Machine.

It was invented between 1642 and 1644 by a French mathematician-
philosopher Biaise Pascal. It is believed that it was the first
mechanical and automatic calculator.

Pascal invented this machine to help his father, a tax accountant. It

could only perform addition and subtraction. It was a wooden box
with a series of gears and wheels. When a wheel is rotated one
revolution, it rotates the neighboring wheel. A series of windows is
given on the top of the wheels to read the totals. An image of this
tool is shown.

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Stepped Reckoner or Leibnitz wheel

It was developed by a German mathematician-philosopher Gottfried

Wilhelm Leibnitz in 1673. He improved Pascal's invention to
develop this machine. It was a digital mechanical calculator which
was called the stepped reckoner as instead of gears it was made of
fluted drums. See the show image;

Difference Engine

In the early 1820s, it was designed by Charles Babbage who is

known as "Father of Modern Computer". It was a mechanical
computer which could perform simple calculations. It was a
steam driven calculating machine designed to solve tables of
numbers like logarithm tables.

Analytical Engine

This calculating machine was also developed by Charles

Babbage in 1830. It was a mechanical computer that used
punch-cards as input. It was capable of solving any
mathematical problem and storing information as a permanent
memory.

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Tabulating Machine

It was invented in 1890, by Herman Hollerith, an American

statistician. It was a mechanical tabulator based on punch
cards. It could tabulate statistics and record or sort data or
information. This machine was used in the 1890 U.S. Census.
Hollerith also started the Hollerith?s Tabulating Machine
Company which later became International Business Machine
(IBM) in 1924.

Differential Analyzer

It was the first electronic computer introduced in the United

States in 1930. It was an analog device invented by Vannevar
Bush. This machine has vacuum tubes to switch electrical
signals to perform calculations. It could do 25 calculations in
few minutes.

Mark I

The next major changes in the history of computer began in

1937 when Howard Aiken planned to develop a machine that
could perform calculations involving large numbers. In 1944,
Mark I computer was built as a partnership between IBM
and Harvard. It was the first programmable digital computer.

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Assessment 01
Multiple Choices and Essay : To be post on the class room.

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