Understanding computer applications today Application areas for Projects Computers in Tourism Computers in Education Computers in Advertising Computers in Entertainment Computers in Banking Computers in Office Automation Computers in Industrial Applications Computers in Transport Applications Computers in Scientific Applications Computers in Medicine Computers in Robotics ...and the list goes on Computers in Education The capability of interacting with learners makes computers powerful tools for enhancing the process of learning. In addition, computers also play an important role in searching for information and school administration. Computers in Tourism On-line reservation systems Navigation systems Airline bookings Computerized Agent Car Rentals Tour Scheduling Computers in Education Computer assisted learning (CAL) Computer based learning (CBL) Information searching Cyberschool Administrative tool Assessment tool Computers in Advertising Computer graphics Computer animation Computers in Entertainment Recreation/Entertainment is another area of computer application. Computer games Some software combine entertainment and education Computer special effects in movies Computers in Banking AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE (ATM) INTERNET BANKING CHEQUE PROCESSING Computers in Supermarkets SUPERMARKET CHECKOUT COUNTER SMARTCARDS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Computers in Business PAYROLL SYSTEMS SALES AND INVENTORY HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS ASSET MANAGEMENT OFFICE AUTOMATION MONITORING SYSTEMS Computers in Industrial Applications CAD CAM Computers in Transport Applications Transportation Systems Traffic lights control Scheduling Navigation Systems Servicing Computers in Scientific Applications Computers are used extensively in science. For example, meteorologists use computers to study the formation of tornadoes. Computers can also be used to simulate automobile accidents on screen. Modelling Simulation Weather forecasting Computers in Medicine Computers are the excellent means for storage of patient related data. Computers can keep track of prescriptions and billing information. Medicine comprises vast base of knowledge. Computer storage can serve as the best means of housing this information. Many of the modern-day medical equipment have small, programmed computers. Many of the medical appliances of today work on pre-programmed instructions. The functioning of hospital- bed beeping systems, emergency alarm systems, X-ray machines and several such medical appliances is based on computer logic. Computers in Medicine Computer software is used for diagnosis of diseases. It can be used for the examination of internal organs of the body. Some of the complex surgeries can be performed with the aid of computers. The different types of monitoring equipment in hospitals are often based on computer programming. Medical imaging is a vast field that deals with the techniques to create images of the human body for medical purposes. Computer networking enables quicker communication. Computers & Robotics Robotics is a branch of science and engineering dealing with the study of robots. It is involved with a robot's design, manufacture, application, and structural disposition. Other application areas Online dating Content management Online job hunting Online socializing Digital rights management Online advertising Real estate online Product customization Government online services Online clubs Online event planning Online library Recipes online Online support sites Computers in Agriculture Courier Applications Can Computers be used? However, there are still some areas where computers are inappropriate. Marking essays Writing poems Counselling people Selecting the right project.... Whats your area of interest? What has been done? Has it been done well? How can it be improved? What is your twist? What are you proposing? Your software product.....within the local context....who is it being developed for? Now....to the drawing board.....select your project