Date of Award
1965
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Degree Discipline
Science
Abstract
It was the purpose of this thesis (1) to define Data Processing as a problem in terms of the lack of knowledge some have of its functions and capabilities; (2) to give background information showing the development of the field; (3) to show how and why the switch is made from manual to mechanical records; (4) to introduce the computer and its components; (5) to show the functions of the Data Processing Department; and (6) to present ideas and guidelines for organizing a Computer Center.
The problem as stated above indicates that the trend toward mechanization of all phases of business life in America has progressed to the point that many of the nation's colleges and universities have utilized the punched card as a medium for expediting the tremendous volume of detail involved in maintaining adequate and accurate records for the individual collegiate student. This study will attempt to show the advantages and/or disadvantages of changing from a manual to a mechanical system of record keeping.
Committee Chair/Advisor
William C. Ferguson
Publisher
Prairie View A&M College
Rights
© 2021 Prairie View A & M University
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Date of Digitization
11-4-2021
Contributing Institution
John B Coleman Library
City of Publication
Prairie View
MIME Type
Application/PDF
Recommended Citation
Bell, W. H. (1965). Capabilities of Data Processing in the Transition from Manual to Mechanical Records in Colleges and Universities. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/pvamu-theses/672