本书以培养学生的实际技能为目标，具体内容紧跟IT领域新技术的发展，力求提高计算机相关专业学生的英语阅读和翻译能力，使读者能从英文原版资料中汲取知识营养，为日后在工作中熟练阅读英文技术资料、利用英语解决实际问题打下坚实的基础。

本书的内容包括计算机基础知识、计算机硬件、计算机软件、数据库技术、计算机编程、软件工程、计算机网络、多媒体技术、计算机相关行业工作场景及软件外包等。书中节选的材料，不仅涵盖了计算机领域的基础知识、反映IT技术最新的发展方向，还增加了IT工作环境和软件外包等特色内容。

本书全面系统地介绍了计算机相关领域的知识，内容包括计算机基础知识、计算机硬件、计算机软件、数据库技术、计算机编程、软件工程、计算机网络、多媒体技术、计算机相关行业工作场景及软件外包等。

本书选材广泛、内容完整、新颖实用。每章包括课文、阅读材料、练习、实训及实用技能等。实训内容包括计算机硬件的操作、实用软件的使用、数据库软件的使用、利用网络搜索相关信息等。实用技能主要介绍求职简历、计算机硬件说明书及计算机软件开发过程中所需的各种说明书的写法等。

本书既可作为高职高专计算机类专业的专业英语教材，也可作为广大计算机使用者的参考书。

前言

Chapter 1 Computer Basics

 1.1 What is a Computer

 1.2 Computer Categories

 1.3 Reading Material: Personal Computer Systems

 1.4 Exercises

 1.5 Lab: Operating a Personal Computer

 1.6 Practical Skill——如何写英文求职简历

Chapter 2 Computer Hardware

 2.1 The Components of a Computer

 2.2 Input and Output Devices

2.2.1 Basic Input Devices

2.2.2 Display Devices

2.2.3 Printers

2.2.4 Installing Peripheral Devices

 2.3 Reading Material: Memory and Storage Devices

2.3.1 Random Access Memory

2.3.2 Storage Devices

 2.4 Exercises

 2.5 Lab: Leaming about Your Computer

 2.6 Practical Skill——如何写英文自荐信

Chapter 3 Computer Software

 3.1 Software Basics

 3.2 Application Software

3.2.1 Document Production Software

3.2.2 Spreadsheet Software

3.2.3 Graphics Software

3.2.4 Educational and Reference Software

3.2.5 Business Software

 3.3 Reading Material: Operating System

3.3.1 Operating System Overview

3.3.2 Windows, Mac OS, UNIX, and Linux

3.3.3 Handheld Operating System

 3.4 Exercises

 3.5 Lab: Installing and Uninstalling Sol.are

 3.6 Practical Skill——如何写产品使用说明书的纲要

Chapter 4 Database

 4.1 Database Concepts and DBMS

4.1.1 Database Concepts

4.1.2 Database Management Systems

 4.2 Database Design

4.2.1 Defining Fields

4.2.2 Designing the Interface

4.2.3 Designing Report Templates

4.2.4 Loading Data

 4.3 Reading Material: SQL

4.3.1 SQL Basics

4.3.2 Adding Records

4.3.3 Searching for Information

4.3.4 Updating Fields

 4.4 Exercises

 4.5 Lab: Working with Database Software

4.6Practical Skill——如何写产品使用说明书的具体内容

Chapter 5 Programming Language

 5.1 Programming Basics

5.1.1 Computer Programming

5.1.2 Programming Languages

 5.2 Procedural Programming

5.2.1 Sequence, Selection, and Repetition Controls

5.2.2 Procedural Languages and Applications

 5.3 Reading Material: Object-Oriented Programming

5.3.1 Objects and Classes

5.3.2 Inheritance

5.3.3 Methods and Messages

5.3.4 Object-Oriented Program Structure

5.3.5 Object-Oriented Languages and Applications

 5.4 Exercises

 5.5 Lab: Using a Visual Development Environment

 5.6 Practical Skill——编写软件项目计划

Chapter6 Software Engineering

 6.1 System Analysis

6.1.1 System Development Life Cycle

6.1.2 Analysis Phase

 6.2 System Design

6.2.1 Design Phase

6.2.2 Evaluate Solutions and Select the Best

6.2.3 Develop Application Specifications

 6.3 Reading Material: Implementation and Maintenance

6.3.1 Implementation Phase

6.3.2 Test Applications

6.3.3 Finalize Documentation

6.3.4 Convert to New System

6.3.5 Maintenance Phase

 6.4 Exercises

 6.5 Lab: Using the Windows Interface

 6.6 Practical Skill——如何编写软件需求规格说明书

Chapter 7 Computer Networks

 7.1 Network Technology

7.1.1 Network Classifications

7.1.2 Physical Topology

7.1.3 Network Links

7.1.4 Local Area Networks

 7.2 Internet Technology

7.2.1 Internet Structure

7.2.2 IPAddresses and Domain Names

7.2.3 DSL Intemet Access

7.2.4 Mobile Internet Access

 7.3 Reading Material: Web Technology

7.3.1 The Web, the Net, and Hypertext

7.3.2 HTTP

7.3.3 Cookies

7.3.4 ActiveX Controls

 7.4 Exercises

 7.5 Lab: Working with Cookies

 7.6 Practical Skill——如何编写系统规格说明书

Chapter 8 Multimedia

 8.1 Graphics

8.1.1 Bitmap

8.1.2 Vector Graphics

8.1.3 3-D Graphics

 8.2 Digital Video

8.2.1 Digital Video Basics

8.2.2 Video Transfer

8.2.3 Video Editing

8.2.4 Video Output

 8.3 Reading Material: Digital Sound

8.3.1 Waveform Audio

8.3.2 Portable Audio Players

8.3.3 MIDI Music

 8.4 Exercises

 8.5 Lab.- Working with Bitmap Graphics

 8.6 Practical Skill——如何编写软件设计规格说明书

Chapter 9 Working Environment

 9.1 Working Environment of Computer-related Jobs

9.1.1 The Computer Industry

9.1.2 Computer-related Jobs

9.1.3 Working Conditions

 9.2 Careers for Computer Professionals

 9.3 Reading Material: Job Hunting Resources

9.3.1 Job Hunting Basics

9.3.2 Resumes for Today's Job Market

9.3.3 Job Listings

9.3.4 Job Banks

9.3.5 Evaluating Job Openings

 9.4 Exercises

 9.5 Lab: Online Job Hunting

 9.6 Practical Skill——如何编写测试说明书

Chapter 10 Outsourcing

 10.1 Outsourcing

10.1.1 Overview

10.1.2 Process of Outsourcing

10.1.3 Reasons for Outsourcing

10.1.4 Activities for Outsourcing

 10.2 Software Outsourcing

10.2.1 Software Outsourcing Services

10.2.2 Software Development Services

10.2.3 Software Testing Services

10.2.4 Sottware Outsourcing in China

 10.3 Reading Material: Criticisms of Outsourcing

 10.4 Exercises

 10.5 Lab: Using the Character Map Utility

 10.6 Practical Skill——如何编写软件变更报告