CHAPTER
ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
A Computer is a device that can be
instructed to carry out an arbitrary set of arithmetic or logical operations
automatically, their ability to follow a sequence operations, called a program.
Make computer very flexible and popular. Such computer are used as control
systems for a very wide variety of industrial and consumer devices. This
include simple special purpose devices like microwave ovens and remote
controls, but more importantly in general purpose devices like personal
computers and mobile devices. The internet is run on computers and connects
millions of these other computer.
Since ancient times, simple manual
device like the abacus aided people in doing calculation. Early in the
industrial Revolution, some mechanical devices were built to automate long
tedious tasks, such as patterns for looms. More sophisticated electrical
machines did specialized analog calculation in the early 20th century. The first digital electronic
calculating machines were developed during the world war II. The speed, power
and versatility of computers increased continuously and dramatically since
then, to the point of possible artificial intelligence in the near future.
A computer laboratory is a space which
provides computer services to a defined community. Computer labs are typically
provided by libraries to the public, by academic institutions to students who
attend the institution, or by other institutions to the public or to people
affiliated with that institution, uses typically must follow a certain user
policy to retain access to the computer. This generally consists of the user
not engaging in illegal activities or attempting to circumvent any security or
content-control software while using the computers. In public settings, compute
lab users are often subject to time limits, in order to allow more people a
chance to use the lab, whereas in other institutions, computer access typically
requires valid personal login credentials, which may also allow the institution
to track the users activities.
Computers in computer labs are
typically equipped with internet access, while scanners and printers may
augment the lab setup. Computers in computer labs are typically arranged either
in rows, so that every workstation has a similar view of one end of the room to
facilitate Lecturing or presentations, or in clusters, to facilitate small
group work. In some cases generally in academic institution, students laptops
carts take the place of dedicated computer labs, although computer labs still
have a place in applications requiring special software or hardware not
practically implantable in personal computers.
1.1
AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
The aim of the project is to
rehabilitate and furnish computer laboratory. The objectives include the
following;
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To create effective,
modern learning facilities providing infrastructure, renowned resources person,
access for student and faculty members to electronic and library resources and
current teaching and learning technologies.
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To create a cadre of
leaders capable of advancing education, research and practice in the field of
disability and rehabilitation and participating countries of the region.
1.2
REASON FOR THE PROJECT
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To strengthen the
technological background of the nation and been expose to practical work.
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To hasten the level of
understanding of the students since they were been exposed to practical aspect
of their course of study.
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To enlighten the students
on practical aspect of their course of study.
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To strengthen the
technological background of the nation since students are been exposed to
practical work.
1.3
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
The following are the scope of
computer laboratory policy that is applied to all users of computers
laboratories:
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To Identify and protect
sensitive or propriety information and computer application from unauthorized
alteration or disclosure or physical damage, whether deliberate or accidental.
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To protect the laboratory
from serious hardware failure or destruction through appropriate backup
procedures and contingency plan to assure continuity of laboratory operations.
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To prevent the use of
university-owned computing and networking resources for unauthorized purpose.
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To provide training to the user, operators and
laboratory assistants regarding their responsibilities in protecting these
laboratory assets.