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Introduction to Computers in Agriculture (C-ID AG-AB 108 108)
AG BUS 015 (CIDAGAB108) at Coalinga College is an introduction to computer use in the workplace with emphasis on precision agriculture situation. Computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Also included will be accessing information through the internet and world wide web, telecommunications, and other software appropriate to precision agriculture.
- Author
- Peter Maokosy
- Publisher
- Coalinga College
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY-NC-SA
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Information Technology
Contents· 156 sections
- 01: Introduction to The Computer
- 1.01: Chapter Introduction
- 1.02: Chapter Learning Objectives
- 1.2.01: Computer Hardware Learning Objectives
- 1.2.02: Reading - Introduction to Computer Hardware
- 1.2.2.01: Additional Reading- The PC
- 1.2.2.02: Hardware
- 1.2.2.03: Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- 1.2.2.04: Review- Hardware Jeopardy
- 1.2.2.05: The Keyboard
- 1.2.2.06: Input Devices
- 1.2.2.07: Output Devices
- 1.2.2.08: Pointing Devices
- 1.2.2.09: Optical Scanners and Readers
- 1.2.2.10: Components of the CPU
- 1.2.2.11: Main Memory
- 1.2.2.12: Other Input Devices
- 1.2.2.13: Speed of Processing
- 1.2.2.14: Video- Basic PC Parts
- 1.2.2.15: Video- Binary for Beginners
- 1.2.2.16: Video- Computer Interfaces and Ports
- 1.2.2.17: Video- An Overview of Storage Devices
- 1.2.03: Reading- Operating Systems
- 1.2.3.01: Reading- Booting
- 1.2.3.02: Reading- Utility Software
- 1.2.3.03: Video- Utility Software
- 1.2.3.04: Video- Utility Software
- 1.2.3.05: Video- Understanding Operating Systems
- 1.03: End of Chapter Summary
- 1.04: End of Chapter Discussion
- 02: Word-Processing Applications in Agriculture
- 2.01: Chapter Introduction
- 2.02: Chapter Learning Objectives
- 2.2.01: Preliminaries
- 2.2.1.01: Files Management
- 2.2.1.02: Undo Command
- 2.2.02: Typing
- 2.2.03: Improving Text
- 2.2.3.01: Selecting Text and Applying Effects
- 2.2.3.02: Styles
- 2.2.3.03: Using the Thesaurus
- 2.2.04: Printing
- 2.2.4.01: Title Page
- 2.2.4.02: Headers and Footers
- 2.2.4.03: Citations with Footnotes or Endnotes
- 2.2.4.04: Citations In-Line with Bibliography
- 2.2.4.05: Print Preview and Printing
- 2.2.05: Appendix
- 2.2.5.01: Show Hide File Extensions
- 2.2.5.02: Using the Longman Dictionary
- 2.2.06: Getting Started with Microsoft Word and Google Docs
- 2.2.6.01: Microsoft Word Window and Menu Environment
- 2.2.6.02: Google Docs Window and Menu Environment
- 2.2.07: Creating and Formatting Documents
- 2.2.7.01: Creating Documents
- 2.2.7.02: Using and Creating Document Templates
- 2.2.7.03: Basic Tools
- 2.2.7.04: Basic Formatting Commands
- 2.2.08: Creating Business Documents
- 2.2.8.01: What is a Business Letter
- 2.2.8.02: Creating a Block-Style Letter or Memo
- 2.2.8.03: Adjusting the Margins and Page Borders of your Business Letter
- 2.2.8.04: Creating Headers and Footers for your Business Letter
- 2.03: End of Chapter Summary
- 2.04: End of Chapter Discussion
- 03: Spreadsheet Applications in Agriculture
- 3.01: Chapter Introduction
- 3.02: Chapter Learning Objectives
- 3.2.01: What is a Spreadsheet
- 3.2.02: Entering Data
- 3.2.03: Selecting Data
- 3.2.04: Inserting Data
- 3.2.05: Manipulating Sheets
- 3.2.06: Formatting Worksheets
- 3.2.07: Creating Formulas to Perform Calculations
- 3.2.08: Copying and Pasting Formulas
- 3.2.09: Adding Basic Functions to Formulas
- 3.2.10: Inserting Headers and Footers
- 3.2.11: Adjusting the Page Layout and Preparing to Print
- 3.2.12: Agricultural Spreadsheet Application Creation
- 3.2.13: Agricultural Accounting Examples (Excel)
- 3.2.14: Examples of Agricultural SpreadSheet Applications
- 3.03: End of Chapter Summary
- 3.04: End of Chapter Discussion
- 04: Database Applications in Agriculture
- 4.01: Chapter Introduction
- 4.02: Chapter Learning Objectives
- 4.2.01: What is a Database
- 4.2.02: The Four Main Objects in a Database
- 4.2.03: Database Design
- 4.2.04: Creating a Table
- 4.2.05: Primary and Foreign Keys
- 4.2.06: Table Relationships
- 4.2.07: Entering and Editing Records
- 4.2.08: Creating Forms
- 4.2.09: Various Agricultural Production Management Applications
- 4.2.10: Creating An Agricultural Database Exercise (Excel)
- 4.03: End of Chapter Summary
- 4.04: End of Chapter Discussion
- 05: The Internet World Wide Web and Agricultural Telecommunications
- 5.01: Chapter Introduction
- 5.02: Chapter Learning Objectives
- 5.2.01: Brief History of the Internet
- 5.2.02: Current Trends
- 5.2.03: Web Servers
- 5.2.04: Network Basics
- 5.2.05: Website Design
- 5.2.06: Development
- 5.03: End of Chapter Summary
- 5.04: End of Chapter Discussion
- 06: Presentation Management Applications in Agriculture
- 6.01: Chapter Introduction
- 6.02: Chapter Learning Objectives
- 6.2.01: Planning a Presentation
- 6.2.02: Adding and Deleting Slides
- 6.2.03: Adding Slide Text vs. Slide Notes
- 6.2.04: Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists
- 6.2.05: Comparing Presentation Views
- 6.2.06: Utilizing Tables and Charts
- 6.2.07: Inserting and Modifying Graphics
- 6.2.08: Creating a Photo Album
- 6.2.09: Inserting and Modifying Shapes
- 6.2.10: Utilizing WordArt
- 6.2.11: Inserting SmartArt
- 6.2.12: Inserting Slide and Handout Footers
- 6.2.13: Apply Design Themes
- 6.2.14: Formatting the Slide Background
- 6.2.15: Replacing Text and Fonts
- 6.2.16: Printing a Presentation
- 6.2.17: Agricultural Presentation Applications
- 6.03: End of Chapter Summary
- 6.04: End of Chapter Discussion
- 07: Using Applications in Agriculture
- 7.01: Chapter Introduction
- 7.02: Chapter Learning Objectives
- 7.2.01: Introduction
- 7.2.02: Transforming Businesses through Information
- 7.2.03: Linking Up- Computer Networks
- 7.2.04: Management Information Systems
- 7.2.05: Technology Management and Planning
- 7.2.06: Protecting Computers and Information
- 7.2.07: Trends in Information Technology
- 7.03: End of Chapter Summary
- 7.04: End of Chapter Discussion
- 08: Your Career in Agriculture
- 8.01: Chapter Introduction
- 8.02: Chapter Learning Objectives
- 8.2.01: Introduction
- 8.2.02: Learn the Basics of Business
- 8.2.03: Developing Interpersonal Skills Is Key to Your Success
- 8.2.04: Make Your Future Happen- Learn to Plan
- 8.2.05: Going to College Is an Opportunity of a LifetimeNever Drop Out
- 8.2.06: Get Your Career Off on the Right Track
- 8.2.07: Self-Test Scoring Guidelines
- 8.03: End of Chapter Summary
- 8.04: End of Chapter Discussion