Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Voices from the Field. Presented by Society of Women Engineers. Anatomy of a Computer. I work in computer hardware design and most of my days at a desk working with software tools. Once the computer hardware is built and powered up I may go to the lab for testing and debug. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Citation preview
Voices from the Field
Presented by Society of Women Engineers
Anatomy of a Computer
• I work in computer hardware design and most of my days at a desk working with software tools.
• Once the computer hardware is built and powered up I may go to the lab for testing and debug
• I spend the majority of my time working with EDA – Electronic Design Automation software tools
Anatomy of a Computer
• Work with these tools is complex.
• They are very expensive and while fun to use, do not really give the audience a “tangible” experience
Anatomy of a Computer
When the audience can see a motherboard, touch it and identify the major components, the material being presented is more meaningful.
Anatomy of a Computer
• Obtaining an inoperable computer tower provides the audience with a “hands-on” experience.
• Pulling memory sticks from a motherboard teaches the concept of a daughter board and bus length as related to speed.
Anatomy of a Computer
Human Body Hardware
Brain CPU Microprocessor
Heart Clock
MemorySSD(Solid State Drive) DIMM (Dual Inline Memory
Module)
Voice box Speaker
Skeletal System Computer Chassis
Nervous SystemPCB(Printed Circuit Board)
Traces
Anatomy of a Computer
• The brain is the boss of your body. It runs the show and controls just about everything you do
• Stands for "Central Processing Unit." It processes everything from basic instructions to complex functions. Any time something needs to be computed, it gets sent to the CPU. Every day, it's compute this, compute that -- you'd think the CPU would need a break after awhile. But no -- it just keeps on processing. The CPU can also be referred to simply as the "processor.“
www.TechTerms.com 4/28/2014
Anatomy of a Computer
• Skeletal System – the hard structure that provides a frame for the body
• Computer Chassis – a metal frame that serves as the structural support for the electronic components
Anatomy of a Computer
• Nervous SystemCommunication Network throughout
the body
• Electrical copper traces in a PCB Communication network for the chips
Anatomy of a Computer
• Identify the major components on the motherboard
Anatomy of a Computer
• PCB(Printed Circuit Board) is made up of many layers just like a stack of bread except on a very VERY small scale
Anatomy of a Computer
• Typical loaf of bread = 12in vs Total PCB thickness = 0.062in 200 X’s smaller in height
• Piece of bread measures about 1/2in thick vs single copper layer in a PCB = 0.005in 100 X’s smaller in thickness
Anatomy of a Computer
Learning Styles for K-12 classroom consist of
•Auditory learners – information is presented/requested verbally 25%
•Visual learners – learn by watching 30%
•Kinesthetic or tactile learning – they like to find out how things work and to touch, feel and experience what they are being asked to learn 15%
http://www.dlt.ri.gov/lmi/pdf/LearningStyle.pdf, Brochure prepared by America’s Career Resource Network (ACRN)www.acrnetwork.orghttp://www.ehow.com/how_5183806_accommodate-learning-styles.html, How to Accommodate Learning Styles By Nannette RichfordIllustrations http://www.creativelearningcentre.com/About-Learning-Styles-Pyramid-Model.html
Anatomy of a Computer
• Where do I get computer hardware?
• Inquire at place of employment, call IT
• Send email to colleagues asking for old computers
• Contact local computer Recycling Center
Anatomy of a Computer
• Google “Computer Recycling Centers in” your city
Anatomy of a Computer
[email protected] Electronics Recycling will provide recycled hardware for classroom lectures in exchange for marketing recognition. Such as a weblink on a SWE website.
Anatomy of a Computer
Left message and Thomco Computer Recycling called me back 4 days later. They will also provider computer towers for any SWE members in support of classroom lectures.
Anatomy of a Computer
• Why spend time giving & preparing Computer Hardware presentations for schools?
• Role models influence perceived career choices
• College professors motivation to begin SWIM (Support Women In Math) foster a collaborative environment
• Impact of Engineering Panel with female speakers
Personal
Anatomy of a Computer
• Thanks to founders of SWIMJulie Guelich VP of Academic Affairs Normandale College
Margaret Rejto Math Professor Normandale College
Mary Indelicato Math Professor retired Normandale College
• Presentations WWW.DaimeEngineering.com/Seminars
?’s or comments [email protected]
