Introduction to Computer Introduction to Computer

Haya M. Al-Malaq, MScClinical Pharmacy Dept

Introduction to This Course

• This course is designed to introduce pharmacy students to data processing & programming with pharmaceutical application in mind. Students are expected to become familiar with computer technology & will learn how to use computer as a tool for attaining greater effectiveness & efficiency in provision of pharmaceutical services.

Course Objectives

• To introduce students to computer fundamentals.

• To familiarize the student with a variety of software packages (especially Microsoft office) which are utilized for practice & management purposes.

• To learn how effectively use the information provided through these packages.

Course Contents Topic Allocated Hours Week

Introduction 2 2

Microsoft Word I 2 3

Microsoft Word II 2 4

Microsoft Publisher 2 5

Microsoft Power Point I 2 6

Midterm I 7

Microsoft Power Point II 2 8

Microsoft Excel I 2 10

Microsoft Excel II 2 11

Microsoft Excel III 2 12

Microsoft Outlook 2 13

Midterm II 14

Glance at other programs 2 15

Grade Distribution

• Mid 1 15%• Mid 2 15%• Projects & Assignments 30%• Final 40%

Application of Computer in Pharmacy

• PK calculation.• Prescribing & dispensing.• Teaching & CE.• Drug interaction & ADR.• Drug information, poisoning management.

What is Computer?What is Computer?

What is Computer?

• A programmable machine. The two principal A programmable machine. The two principal characteristics of a computer are: characteristics of a computer are:

• It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner. It can execute a prerecorded list of instructions (a program).

• Modern computers are electronic & digital. The actual machinery -- wires, transistors, & circuits -- is called hardware; the instructions & data are called software.

Parts of The Computer• memory: Enables a computer to store, at least temporarily,

data and programs.• mass storage device : Allows a computer to permanently

retain large amounts of data. Common mass storage devices include disk drives & tape drives.

• input device: Usually a keyboard & mouse, the input device is the conduit through which data & instructions enter a computer.

• output device: A display screen, printer, or other device that lets you see what the computer has accomplished.

• central processing unit (CPU): The heart of the computer, this is the component that actually executes instructions.

What is Computer?

Types of Computers

• Personal computer • Workstation• Minicomputer • Mainframe • Supercomputer

What is Windows

• Operating system.

What's New in Computer World

• New windows & office.• Smaller laptops. • New soft wares & computer accessories.

Different Storage Devices

Windows Vista V XPWindows Vista V XP

• Start menu is organized more efficiently than in Windows XP, with an improved programs list and a new search feature to make it easier to find any program, folder, or file you're looking for, just by typing its first few letters.

• The Start menu is still the place to turn your computer off or log off, but there are also new buttons for locking your computer or putting it into a low-power state called sleep mode.

What's new on the Start menu?

• you can search from many places, including the Start menu, Control Panel, and any folder. No matter where you are, you can usually find what you want, even if the item you're searching for is in a different location.

• The Search box on the Start menu is one of the most convenient ways to find things on your computer.

• It will also search your e mail messages, saved instant messages, appointments, and contacts.

What are the new ways to search?

• Control Panel has undergone many changes, but you can still use it to make the same changes you did in Windows XP and more.

• The number of items in the Windows Vista Control Panel is more than double that of the Windows XP Control Panel, giving you more control over your computer and settings.

• To make all those settings easier to find, Control Panel is now searchable.

How do I use the new Control Panel?

• Windows Vista drops the “My” that used to be part of many folder names. For example, the My Documents folder in Windows XP is now named simply Documents in Windows Vista.

• You can find all of these folders and more in your personal folder.

• The personal folder appears on the Start menu and displays the name that you use to log on to the computer.

What happened to "My" folders?

• The menu bars that appear throughout Windows XP are usually hidden by default in Windows Vista. You might not need Windows XP–style menus, however, since nearly every menu command is available in Windows Vista as either a toolbar button or right-click option. If you don’t see the option you want on the toolbar, try right-clicking to see additional options.

Where have the menus gone?

Which programs have changed?

Windows XP Windows Vista

Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Windows Photo Gallery

Windows Address Book Windows Contacts

Outlook Express Windows Mail

Fax Console Windows Fax and Scan

NetMeeting Windows Meeting Space

Office 2007Office 2007

Edition

• Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007.• Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 • Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007• Microsoft Office Professional 2007 • Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 • Microsoft Office Standard 2007 • Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 • Microsoft Office Basic 2007

General Differences bet 2007 & XP

• Microsoft FrontPage has been removed.• The default font used in this edition is Calibri.• The Office button• The Ribbon, a panel that houses the command

buttons and icons, organizes commands as a set of Tabs, each grouping relevant commands.

• Saving options.

New in Office 2007

• Contextual Tabs.• Live Preview.• Mini Toolbar.• Quick Access Toolbar.• SmartArt.• File formats.• Themes and Quick Styles.

Finally

• All home works should be sent to the following e-mail:

476phcl@gmail.com476phcl@gmail.com