1.2 Aims of the unit

This unit will:

• use case studies (real-life examples of interesting aspects of the unit which illustrate particular points) that relate the use of computers to finding, storing, processing and disseminating data and information;
  


• describe various instances of computer use to see how computers can work with data to produce information;
  


• introduce you to what a browswer is, and how to use one;
  


• demonstrate how to use a search engine to find information more effectively.