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Computer Makes Tax Collecting Easier, More Efficient.
School Business Affairs, 1979
A computer system assists the Arlington Independent School District's newly created tax office in all phases of its operation: property appraisal, billing, collecting, and record-keeping. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education, Property Appraisal
Micro Computers and Mainframes: Data Processing's "Odd Couple."
Mitchell, Rodney P. – School Business Affairs, 1986
Supplying data from mainframe computers to microcomputers is tedious because IBM mainframe computers use Extended Binary-Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC) to represent data and microcomputers use an American National Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) code set. (MLF)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Science, Computer Software, Computers
Data Processing (Advanced Business Programming) Volume II. Instructor's Guide.
Litecky, Charles R.; Lamkin, Tim – 1984
This curriculum guide for an advanced course in data processing is for use as a companion publication to a textbook or textbooks; references to appropriate textbooks are given in most units. Student completion of assignments in Volume I, available separately (see ED 220 604), is a prerequisite. Topics covered in the 18 units are introduction,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Business, Computer Science, Computer Software
Two District Adopt Distributed Processing.
American School and University, 1981
Cherry Creek (Colorado) and Los Angeles (California) school districts are using microcomputers linked to central computers to process student data. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education
The Path to Successful Computerization.
Roman, Thomas M. – School Business Affairs, 1980
A guideline to aid business officials who are contemplating or engaged in computerization. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
Job Prospects for Computer Engineers.
Basta, Nicholas – Graduating Engineer, 1988
Discusses the computer engineering industry in the United States. Recounts recent shifts in the computer industry and notes that despite foreign competition, the industry offers graduating computer engineers ample opportunities for employment. Claims that skill and technical knowledge are the most important assets for getting a job. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Science, Data Processing, Employment Opportunities
Teaching Technical Writing to Computer Science Students (or, Calm Down, Mr. Chips ).
Kelton, Robert W. – Technical Writing Teacher, 1983
Describes the phases of a data processing project used to help computer science students become better writers. (FL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Science, Course Content, Data Processing
Computer Design in an Introductory Course: Part I.
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Spoerri, Peter – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
This two-part article deals with the design and construction of a primitive Von Neumann computer using a logic design simulator. Describes the design of the computer memory and its register structure. Six layouts of the computer architecture are presented. Lists three references. (YP)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Science, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Campus Computing Strategies.
McCredie, John W., Ed. – 1983
Ten case studies that describe the planning process and strategies employed by colleges who use computing and communication systems are presented, based on a 1981-1982 study conducted by EDUCOM. An introduction by John W. McCredie summarizes several current and future effects of the rapid spread and integration of computing and communication…
Descriptors: Budgets, Case Studies, College Planning, Computer Assisted Instruction