Meridian Education - An Introduction to Computers

An Introduction to Computers

At home, at work, at play, computers have invaded our lives. What actually goes on inside these "black boxes"? This program takes us inside the jumble of integrated circuitry and memories of an electronic brain to show that artificial intelligence isn’t really so complicated. We find out how that essential computer component, the chip, is made, step-by-step. And we learn about one of the most promising uses of informatics: expert systems, "intelligent" software capable of making medical diagnoses in hospital emergency rooms. (23 minutes)

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Item#: BVL5513
Copyright date: ©1989


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