Unit 1 Computer Hardware 1
1.1 Introduction 1
Key Words 3
Grammar 3
Exercises 4
1.2 Computer Components 4
1.2.1 Basic Components of a Computer 4
1.2.2 The Case 5
Key Words 9
Grammar 10
Exercises 11
1.3 Memory and Peripherals 11
1.3.1 Computer Data Storage 11
1.3.2 Types of Computer Memory 12
1.3.3 RAM 13
1.3.4 Peripherals 13
1.3.5 Monitor 13
1.3.6 Mouse 15
1.3.7 Keyboard 16
Key Words 17
Grammar 17
Exercises 18
1.4 Computer DIY 18
1.4.1 Introduction 18
1.4.2 Step 1：Choosing Computer Components 19
1.4.3 Step 2：Opening the Computer Case 21
1.4.4 Step 3：Prepare the Computer Case 21
1.4.5 Step 4：Installing the Motherboard 22
1.4.6 Step 5：Installing the CPU 23
1.4.7 Step 6：Installing the Power Supply 23
1.4.8 Step 7：Installing the RAM 24
1.4.9 Step 8：Installing the CPU Cooler 25
Key Words 25
Grammar 26
Exercises 26
1.5 Reading Material：User Guide for HP 2133 Mini-Note 26
Unit 2 Software 33
2.1 Computer software 33
2.1.1 What's Computer Software? 33
2.1.2 Software Overview 34
2.1.3 Types of Software 34
Key Words 35
Grammar 36
Exercises 36
2.2 C#Language 37
2.2.1 Introduction 37
2.2.2 Program Structure 38
2.2.3 Expressions 42
2.2.4 Statements 42
2.2.5 Classes and Objects 43
Key Words 43
Grammar 44
Exercises 45
2.3 Java Language 45
2.3.1 Java Overview 45
2.3 2 Syntax 48
2.3.3 Class Libraries 53
2.3.4 Documentation 53
2.3.5 Editions 53
Key Words 54
Grammar 55
Exercises 56
2.4 C Language 56
2.4.1 Overview 56
2.4.2 Uses 57
2.4.3 Syntax 58
Key Words 64
Grammar 65
Exercises 65
2.5 Reading Material：Cloud Computing 65
Unit 3 Database 72
3.1 Database Overview 72
3.1.1 Definition 72
3.1.2 Architecture 72
3.1.3 Database Management Systems 72
3.1.4 Types 73
3.1.5 Models 74
Key Words 75
Grammar 76
Exercises 76
3.2 SQL Server 77
3.2.1 Overview 77
3.2.2 Editions 78
3.2.3 Data Retrieval 79
3.2.4 SQL CLR 80
3.2.5 Tools 80
3.2.6 Programmability 81
3.2.7 Installation of SQL Server 2008 82
Keywords 84
Grammar 85
Exercises 86
3.3 Oracle Database—2 Day Developer's Guide 86
3.3.1 Overview of Oracle Database Schemas 86
3.3.2 Overview of Application Development with Oracle Database 87
3.3.3 Overview of Other Development Environments 92
Keywords 93
Grammar 94
Exercises 94
3.4 Object Database 94
3.4.1 Overview 95
3.4.2 Adoption of Object Databases 95
3.4.3 Technical Features 96
3.4.4 Standards 96
3.4.5 Advantages and Disadvantages 97
3.4.6 Object-oriented Database Management System 98
3.4.7 Object Database Usage through Java APIs 98
Keywords 103
Grammar 104
Exercises 104
3.5 Reading Material：MS SQL Server Backup—User Guide 105
Unit 4 Software Engineering 116
4.1 Introduction 116
4.1.1 Overview 116
4.1.2 History 116
4.1.3 Profession 117
4.1.4 Subdisciplines 119
Keywords 120
Grammar 120
Exercises 121
4.2 Software Development Life Cycle 121
4.2.1 SDLC Overview 121
4.2.2 Overview of System Development Processes 123
4.2.3 System Development Approach for Large Projects 124
4.2.4 System Development Approach for Medium Projects 125
4.2.5 System Development Approach for Small Projects 126
Keywords 127
Grammar 127
Exercises 128
4.3 Software Documentation 128
4.3.1 Introduction 128
4.3.2 Process and Product Documentation 128
4.3.3 Process Documentation 129
4.3.4 Product Documentation 130
4.3.5 Document Quality 133
4.3.6 Documentation Standards 134
Keywords 135
Grammar 136
Exercises 136
4.4 Agile Software Development 137
4.4.1 Introduction 137
4.4.2 History 137
4.4.3 Characteristics 138
4.4.4 Comparison with Other Methods 140
4.4.5 Agile Methods 140
4.4.6 Measuring Agility 142
4.4.7 Experience and Reception 142
4.4.8 XP—An Agile Software Development Methodology 143
Keywords 145
Grammar 145
Exercises 145
4.5 Reading Material：Software Testing 146
附录 153
附录A 参考译文 153
附录B 常用计算机专业英语词汇表 233
附录C 经典计算机专业英语语法 239
附录D 常见屏幕英语及释义 247
参考文献 251