Computers in Medicine

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. discuss history of computer; 2. list functional components and characteristics of computer; 62 3. explain problem solving, flow chart, algorithms computer programming, symbolic names, array, subscripts, exposition and control statements; 4. outline basic programming languages, computer application; 5. enumerate data types, constants and variables, statement types, assignment types, input- output statements, control statements; 6. describe data base management systems, creation, access and storage in files; 7. demonstrate an understanding of the role and importance of computers in practice of medicine and research; and 8. experience practical posting to computer centres.

History of computer. Functional components of computer. Characteristics of computer. Problem solving. Flow chart. Algorithms computer. Programming, statements, symbolic names, array, subscripts, exposition and control statement. Introduction to basic programming languages, computer application. Introduction to Basic Programming. Data types, constants and variables. Statement types, Assignment types, Input-output Statements. Control Statements. Data Base Management Systems. Creation, access and storage in files. Practical posting to computer centres.