Schneider, G. Michael, author.
Invitation to computer science / G. Michael Schneider, Judith L. Gersting. - Eight edition; Asian edition. - Singapore : Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd., c2019. - xxvii, 898 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes index.
"This edition is for use in Asia only."--Title page verso.
Chapter 1 - An introduction to computer science
Chapter 2 - Algorithm discovery and design
Chapter 3 - The efficiency of algorithms
Chapter 4 - The building blocks : binary numbers, boolean logic, and gates
Chapter 5 - Computer systems and organization
Chapter 6 - An introduction to system software and virtual machines
Chapter 7 - Computer networks and cloud computing
Chapter 8 - Information security
Chapter 9 - Introduction to high-level language programming
Chapter 10 - The tower of babel : programming languages
Chapter 11 - Compilers and language translation
Chapter 12 - Models of computation
Chapter 13 - Simulation and modeling
Chapter 14 - Ecommerce, databases, and data science
Chapter 15 - Artificial intelligence
Chapter 16 - Computer graphics and entertainment : movies, games, and virtual communities
Chapter 17 - Making decisions about computers, information, and society
Gain a contemporary overview of today's computer science with the best-selling INVITATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE, 8E. This flexible, non-language-specific book uses an algorithm-centered approach that's ideal for your first introduction to computer science. Measurable learning objectives and a clear hierarchy help introduce algorithms, hardware, virtual machines, software development, applications, and social issues. Exercises, practice problems, and feature boxes emphasize real-life context as well as the latest material on privacy, drones, cloud computing, and net neutrality. Optional online language modules for C++, Java, Python, C#, and Ada let you learn a programming language. MindTap is available with online study tools, a digital Lab Manual and lab software with 20 laboratory projects. Hands-on activities enable you to truly experience the fundamentals of today's computer science.
In English text.
978-981-4834-63-6
Computer science.
QA76 / S36 2019
Invitation to computer science / G. Michael Schneider, Judith L. Gersting. - Eight edition; Asian edition. - Singapore : Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd., c2019. - xxvii, 898 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes index.
"This edition is for use in Asia only."--Title page verso.
Chapter 1 - An introduction to computer science
Chapter 2 - Algorithm discovery and design
Chapter 3 - The efficiency of algorithms
Chapter 4 - The building blocks : binary numbers, boolean logic, and gates
Chapter 5 - Computer systems and organization
Chapter 6 - An introduction to system software and virtual machines
Chapter 7 - Computer networks and cloud computing
Chapter 8 - Information security
Chapter 9 - Introduction to high-level language programming
Chapter 10 - The tower of babel : programming languages
Chapter 11 - Compilers and language translation
Chapter 12 - Models of computation
Chapter 13 - Simulation and modeling
Chapter 14 - Ecommerce, databases, and data science
Chapter 15 - Artificial intelligence
Chapter 16 - Computer graphics and entertainment : movies, games, and virtual communities
Chapter 17 - Making decisions about computers, information, and society
Gain a contemporary overview of today's computer science with the best-selling INVITATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE, 8E. This flexible, non-language-specific book uses an algorithm-centered approach that's ideal for your first introduction to computer science. Measurable learning objectives and a clear hierarchy help introduce algorithms, hardware, virtual machines, software development, applications, and social issues. Exercises, practice problems, and feature boxes emphasize real-life context as well as the latest material on privacy, drones, cloud computing, and net neutrality. Optional online language modules for C++, Java, Python, C#, and Ada let you learn a programming language. MindTap is available with online study tools, a digital Lab Manual and lab software with 20 laboratory projects. Hands-on activities enable you to truly experience the fundamentals of today's computer science.
In English text.
978-981-4834-63-6
Computer science.
QA76 / S36 2019