Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Computer Studies outline · Section A: Evolution of Computing
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Pre-computing age in the 19th century, including the features and components of early computing devices.
Objective
Identify the various computing devices developed since the beginning of counting and computing.
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Early computing devices: Abacus, Slide Rule, Napier's Bones, Pascal Calculator, Leibnitz Multiplier, Jacquard Loom, Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, Hollerith Census Machine, and Burroughs Machine.
Objective
Identify the various computing devices developed since the beginning of counting and computing.
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Computing devices of the 20th century and the history behind each device.
Objective
Discuss the contributions and uses of the founders of computing devices and identify important computing systems, including ENIAC, EDVAC, UNIVAC I, and desktop personal computers.
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