History and Evolution of Computing Devices.
http://www.computersciencelab.com/ComputerHistory/History.htm
http://io9.com/the-history-of-early-computing-machines-from-ancient-t-549202742
http://www.byte-notes.com/five-generations-computers
http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/
HomeWork-01 (1 week deadline)
What is the first known computing Device ? (2) Which Generation does it belong ? (2)
Who created the Slide Rule.(1) What Mathematical functions (Give 10) can you perform using a Slide Rule. (5)
What are the Generation of Computers and their Time Period.(5) Give example for each.(5)
What is the First Programming Language employed in computers. (2)
Name 10 other Programming Languages for computers.(5)
Draw a Computer Block Diagram using the Von Neuman Model. (5)
What are the 5 main components of a Computer in a Von Neuman Model. (5)
Name 5 types of Hardware being employed in a computer today. (5)
Name at least 30 people who contributed to the development and progress of Computers and give their contribution. (30)
Name 10 differences between ANALOG and DIGITAL computing devices. (10)
Give 3 examples of USES or APPLICATIONS or CIRCUITS for ANALOG DEVICES (3) and for DIGITAL DEVICES. (3)
Give 3 components used in ANALOG DEVICES (3) and in DIGITAL DEVICES. (3)
Name 7 Basic Logic Gates used in Digital Devices. (7)
Report-01 (2 weeks deadline)
Write a Complete Timeline documentary (Pictures, Brief Description, Time) report regarding the History of progress and evolution of computers together with their Hardwares. Refer to all the Websites specified above.