Introduction to Information Technology

This textbook is designed to teach a first course in Information Technology (IT) to all undergraduate students. It emphasizes the fundamental "Science" of IT rather than a cook book of skills and covers topics such as image, audio, and video compression technologies, as well as the latest technologies such as 'e-wallets and 'cloud computing. It is suitable for all Bachelors degree students in Science, Arts, Computer Applications, and Commerce, and is also useful for general reading to learn about IT and its latest trends.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2018
Publisher: PHI Learning

This comprehensive textbook is meticulously crafted to serve as a foundational course in Information Technology (IT) for undergraduate students across various disciplines. Recognizing the pervasive influence of IT in today's world, numerous universities have made it a compulsory core course for all Bachelor's degree students, irrespective of their specialized field of study. This book is specifically designed to cater to such a course.

The approach adopted in this textbook revolves around emphasizing the fundamental "Science" of IT rather than merely providing a collection of skills. While skills can be readily acquired through hands-on practice with a computer and by following concise web lessons referenced in the References, the book aims to provide a deeper understanding of the underlying principles.

Information Technology is defined as the technology employed to acquire, store, organize, process, and disseminate processed data, specifically information. What sets this book apart is its comprehensive examination of processing various types of data, including numbers, text, images, audio, and video. Given the dynamic nature of IT, the authors have prioritized emphasizing stable, fundamental concepts upon which the technology is built.

A distinctive feature of the book is its exploration of topics such as image, audio, and video compression technologies from first principles. Additionally, it delves into the latest technologies, including e-wallets and cloud computing, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the field.

This textbook is highly suitable for all Bachelor's degree students pursuing studies in Science, Arts, Computer Applications, and Commerce. It is also an invaluable resource for general reading, offering insights into IT and its emerging trends. Those with a curiosity to delve into the principles behind jpg, mp3, and mpeg4 compression, image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, and JPG, search engines, payment systems like BHIM and Paytm, and cloud computing, among other technologies discussed, will find this book immensely valuable.

Weight: 604g
Dimension: 179 x 235 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789387472297
Edition number: 3 Revised edition