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1. 文字教材《计算机专业英语》的编写 说明 2. 教材的内容(简介) 3. 教学内容的组织形式 编写的依据 1. 2. 3. 中央广播电视大学“计算机专业英语”课程 教学大纲 课时:72学时 课程任务: 通过本课程的学习,掌握本专业常用英语词 汇和习惯表达方式; 提高英语阅读和翻译能力,能够从英文资料 中获取知识,为熟练阅读英文的计算机技术 文 献、资料和书籍打下良好基础; 通过本课程的学习,提高使用英语获取专业 知识和信息的能力。 教材的内容简介 全书分为9章; 每章由3课组成; 每课由一篇课文和两篇阅读材料组成。 Chapter 1 Computer Hardware Fundamentals Topics: In this chapter, several topics on computer hardware fundamentals are discussed. Different hardware components of a computer are introduced in three sections: Central Processing Unit, RAM and ROM, and Input/Output systems. 1.1 The Central Processing Unit Learn about the central processing unit — one of the most important components of a computer’s hardware, which comprises the control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit (ALU) Passage A Computer Hardware Learn about the components of computer hardware: (1) input hardware (2) storage hardware (3) processing hardware (4) output hardware Passage B Monitor and System Unit Get some knowledge about monitor. Learn about the components of the system unit including the power supply, the system board, the storage devices. 1.2 RAM and ROM Learn about the primary storage — RAM and ROM and their functions. Passage A Computer Secondary Storage Learn about the ways in which data is stored in the secondary devices. · Hard Disk Drive · Floppy Disk Drive · CD-ROM Passage B Expansion card Learn about the following four kinds of expansion cards and the use of each card. · Video Card · Sound Card · Modem · Network Card 1.3 Input and Output Learn about the types of the input and output devices and how they work. · Input devices: keyboard, mouse and scanner. · Output devices: printers, plotter and monitor. Passage A Output devices in Virtual reality Learn about Virtual Reality and three output devices for a virtual environment: monitor, shutter glasses and head-mounted displays. Passage B Advanced Input Learn about some advanced input devices and methods. · Touch Screen · Digital cameras · Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) · Optical Mark Reading and Recognition (OMR) · Optical Character Recognition (OCR) · Bar Coding · Speech Input Unit Chapter 2 Operating Systems Topics: In this chapter, a brief introduction to operating systems and their functions are given first. In the second section, you will learn PC Operating Systems, and then the Windows XP operating system will be introduced. 2.1 The Definition of Operating System Learn about the definition of operating system, operating system classification and its three principal functions. Passage A The Computer System Learn about some basic knowledge of the computer system. · Three components of an operating system. · The functions of an operating system. Passage B Characteristics of Operating System Learn further information on the characteristics of operating system. · Job management · Resource management · Control of I/O operations 2.2 PC Operating System Learn the following PC operating system: · DOS · Windows · OS/2 · Unix · Linux · Mac OS Passage A A Brief History of PC Operating System Learn about the development history of PC operating system from MS DOS to Windows. Passage B An Overview of the UNIX Operating System Study the features of the UNIX Operating System: 1. Multitasking capability 2. Multiusers 3. System portability 2.3 Introduction to Windows XP Learn the development of the Windows family and the features of the Windows XP Operating System. Passage A An Overview of Windows XP Home Edition Learn the new features offered by the Windows XP Home Edition. · Impressive Reliability · Superb Performance · Easy to Use Passage B Windows NT: A Network Operating System Learn the features of the Windows NT OS. · Client/Server Operating System · Reliability Through Protected Memory Model · Preemptive Multitasking · Security Chapter 3 Application Software Topics: In this chapter, several topics on application software are introduced. Section 1 gives the definition of application software. Section 2 discusses several application software. The last section introduces Microsoft Word. 3.1 What is Application Software Learn the definitions of system software and application software, and some popular application software. Passage A & B Bill Gates Speech to Tsinghua University Learn about the spirit of Bill Gates speech. 3.2 Introduction to Several Application Software Learn about several application software, including word processor, spreadsheet, database, web browser, CAD/CAM, data compression and applets. Passage A WinZip Learn the definition of compressed files and the functions of WinZip. Passage B Macromedia Flash Learn a software -- Macromedia Flash, including its functions and the latest version of Flash MX Profession 2004. 3.3 Introduction to Microsoft Word Learn about the functions and uses of a very powerful Windows word-processing package - Microsoft Word and Word XP. Passage A Office Automation Learn about the status and the importance of office automation. Passage B The forms of Office Automation Learn about several forms of office automation including desktop publishing, video conferencing, facsimile transmission. Chapter 4 Database Systems Topics: In this chapter, a brief introduction to database systems is given first. In the second section, you will learn the basic information about different types of database software. The last section gives an example of database system – SQL Server, which may help you to have a better understanding of the database concepts. 4.1 A Brief Introduction to Database Systems Learn about the concepts of database (such as table, column, row, field and record), its structure, the concept of database systems and its brief history. Passage A Database Basics Learn the basic information about how data is stored and organized in a database as well as how all the data relates. Passage B Database Security Learn the basic information about database system security including the causes of the security problems, the measures taken to ensure the database security and four tips for planning security systems. 4.2 Different Types of Databases Learn about the types of different databases (flat-file and relational databases), their advantages and disadvantages. Passage A Types of Database Access from the Web Learn three methods for database access from the Internet. Passage B Database Types Learn how to use two types of databases: library catalogues and article indexes. 4.3 Introduction to SQL Server Learn the basic information about SQL Server and have a better understanding of Relational Database Management System. Passage A SQL Server Administration Learn the things that you should do and should not do if you are an administrator of SQL Server. Passage B SQL Server Backup and Restore Learn three recovery models and several backup options of the SQL Server. Chapter 5 Programming And Design Topics: In this chapter, several topics on computer software programming and design are introduced. Section 1 gives the introduction of programming. Section 2 discusses programming languages. The last section introduces Visual Basic. 5.1 Introduction to Programming Learn about the definition of programming and understand the process of writing programs. Passage A Computers are very, very stupid Learn a viewpoint about computers that they are stupid. Passage B Procedural, Structured, and Object-Oriented Learn about several methods of the programming including procedural, structured, and Object-Oriented Programming. 5.2 Programming Languages Learn about the definition of programming languages and three levels of programming languages, understand characters of every programming language. Passage A The History of Computer Programming Languages Learn about the history of computer programming language from FORTRAN to Object-Oriented Programming method. Passage B A New Programming Language – Java Learn about the status and the importance of new language-Java . 5.3 Introduction to Visual Basic Learn about the status and characters of Visual Basic, be familiar with the IDE elements. Passage A New Language Features of VB6 Learn about new features of Visual Basic 6. Passage B Classes in Visual Basic Learn about the definition of Class and the ways to use class modules. Chapter 6 Software Engineering Topics: In this chapter, several topics on software engineering are introduced. Section 1 gives the introduction of software engineering. Section 2 discusses object-orientation software development. The last section introduces software testing. 6.1 Introduction to Software Engineering Learn the definition of software engineering and the five stages of developing software. Passage A The Software Life Cycle Learn about the concept of the classic software life cycle and the disadvantages and strongpoints of the software life cycle paradigm. Passage B The Process of software development Learn about the six steps of software development. 6.2 Object-Orientation Software Development Learn about the important concept of three basic stages in developing software using object-oriented methods—OOA,OOD,OOP . Passage A Object-Oriented Languages Learn about the characteristics of major OO languages: C++, Smalltalk and Java.. Passage B Eleven Commandments by Bill Gates Learn about the eleven commandments by Bill Gates. 6.3 Software Testing Learn about the basic concepts of software testing, understand black box testing and white box testing. Passage A Software Quality Assurance Learn about the status and the importance of software quality assurance in software life cycle. Passage B Software Maintenance Learn about the concepts and the importance of software maintenance. Chapter 7 Computer Networks Topics: In this chapter, a brief introduction to networking systems is given first. In the following section, you will learn some Internet services that are very helpful in your daily study and life, and then touch on the basic knowledge about the TCP/IP Protocol. 7.1 A brief introduction to networking systems Learn about the topologies of computer networks, the concepts of LAN and WAN, some network devices and wired transmission media that are most commonly used in networking systems. Passage A Sending Data Over Communication Media Learn about the ways in which data is transmitted over communication media: · digital and analog communications, · serial and parallel transmissions, · synchronous and asynchronous transmissions, · simplex and duplex transmissions. Passage B Topology Learn about the physical topology and the logical topology of computer networks . 7.2 The Internet Study several Internet services, such as FTP, E-mail and Telnet. Passage A Web Search Strategies Learn about Google, the popular search engine available on Internet. Passage B An Introduction to E-Mail Learn how to write an e-mail. 7.3 Introduction to TCP/IP Protocol Learn about Transmission control protocol (TCP) and Internet protocol (IP) and their functions. Passage A Making Connections Learn about the devices you need to make connections on the Internet and their functions. Passage B Advantages of ISDN Learn about the advantages of ISDN on the aspect of speed, multiple devices and signaling. Chapter 8 Computer Application Systems Topics: In this chapter, you will learn three computer application systems – the Management Information System (MIS), the Electronic Commerce System (ECommerce) and the Multimedia system. ECommerce is the most recent step in the evolution of business transactions. 8.1 Management Information System Learn about the management information system(MIS) and one example of such systems. Passage A Types of Management Information Systems Learn about the four types of MIS and their differences. Passage B Introduction to ERP Systems Learn about the definition of ERP, three advantages of ERP and its impacts on modern enterprises. 8.2 Electronic Commerce System Learn about classification of Electronic Commerce System (B2C and B2B) and mechanisms for business interaction. Passage A Benefits of Using Electronic Commerce Learn about the benefits of Electronic Commerce on the aspects of time, distance, staff costs and customer relations. Passage B Issues Raised by Electronic Commerce Learn about the issues raised by Electronic Commerce, especially the online security. 8.3 Multimedia System Learn about the basic concepts of multimedia system and its several properties. Passage A An Introduction to MPC Learn about the Multimedia Personal Computer and its key elements such video, audio and motion video. Passage B An Introduction to MP3 Learn about the concepts of MP3 and its advantages. Chapter 9 Extended Topics of Computer Application Topics: In this chapter, several extended topics of computer application are discussed. The first section briefly introduces the basic information about data warehouse. In the next two sections, you will learn some information about a hot topic—computer security. Section 2 discusses computer virus and Section 3 is about network hackers. 9.1 Introduction to Data Warehouse Learn about the basic information of data warehouse, such as its concept, features, processes and missions. Passage A One Powerful Idea in Data Warehousing Learn about the basic information about how to separate your systems for data warehousing. Passage B How to Handle Time in a Data Warehouse Learn about the necessary of time handling in a data warehouse and the methods to deal with time handling. 9.2 Computer Virus Learn about the basic information about computer virus and how to defense your system against virus. Passage A Virus Protection Fundamentals Learn more information about how to protect your systems against virus attack. Passage B On Computer Virus Learn about three categories of computer virus and the measures we should take to protect computer from virus. 9.3 Network Security Basics Learn the basic information about network security problems such as attacks from hackers and how to protect the web server. Passage A Network Security White Paper Learn about several network design and configuration measures that need to be take for protection and some tools which are useful in network protection. Passage B Network Security and Social Engineering Learn about the information about the relationship between social engineering and computer security problems. 在教材的选材和章节安排上, 我们力求: 1. 覆盖计算机专业的主要专业基础领域 2. 尽量遵循计算机专业知识的学习顺序 3. 循序渐进地培养和提高学生的阅读和翻 译能力 3.教学内容的组织形式 1. 课文 参见1.1课. (第2页) 2. New Words 有几点注意: 1. 表中只选择了和课文中使用意思相近的 一些解释. 2. 注意读音的重要性. 3. 词汇列写可能不全 —— 不很清楚“基础英语”和其他的英语 教学内容以及学生的掌握情况 —— 专业和非专业词汇较难区分 建议: 教学老师可以根据具体情况进行补充 Phrases and Expressions Notes Exercise Comprehension Vocabulary 练习Ⅱ 练习Ⅲ Translation Reading Materials Passage A 和 Passage B 均配有一项练习 comprehension 通过学习,希望学生能在两方面有明显的提高: 1.词汇量(包括缩写词) 2.阅读和翻译能力. 阅读与翻译要求既要有速度又要准确,特别要注意 那些歧义理解会导致重大错误的地方. On completion of this phase the level 2 system would then be commissioned by first shadowing the line before…. 这里shadowing有译成”屏蔽”的. 实际上应译为”跟踪” 希望得到诸位老师的宝贵的反馈意见 谢谢诸位!