Understanding Computer Systems
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Course overview
- Provider
- Futurelearn
- Course type
- Free trial availiable
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Course author
- Mac Bowley (he/him)
Description
Understand how components of a computer system interact with each other on this online course for teachers supported by Google.
Learn what really happens when you turn a computer on
Understanding how a computer works after you press the power button is key to working with technology effectively. On this course, you will explore what happens inside the machine and learn how computers turn inputs into outputs.
You will learn what the computer operating system does and why you need it. You will also compare software and hardware, understand the importance of the central processing unit (CPU), and address factors that affect computer performance.
