Computer Science

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Brookshear,  Computer Science: An Overview, 10/E

• A language-independent introduction to computer science that uses C#, C++, and Java as example languages. C++ and Java-based lab manuals are available for those who want to focus on a particular language.

• More than 1,000 Questions and Exercises, Chapter Review Problems and Social Issues questions give students the opportunity to apply the concepts just learned.

• Discussion of ethical and legal aspects of areas such as Internet security, software engineering, and database technology.

• Flexible organization and presentationallows topics to be covered in any order.

• A robust Companion Web site includes practical exploration of computer science topics from the text, software simulators and lab manuals that teach the fundamentals of either C++ or Java.

• New and increased discussion on computing ethics and ethical theories.

• New and expanded coverage on network security.

• Enhanced presentation of the concepts of Software Engineering 7.

• Revised material on Artificial Intelligence.

• Expanded coverage of Data Abstractions to address the need to make this a more central part of students’ CS knowledge.

• Increased hands-on, practical experience on the Companion Web site including an IP lab and a build-your-own Web site project.

• New Self-study questions on the Companion Web site give students a tool to learn computer science topics.

Introduction

0.1 The Role of Algorithms

0.2 The Origins of Computing Machines

0.3 The Science of Algorithms

0.4 Abstraction

0.5 An Outline of Our Study

0.6 Social Repercussions

Chapter 1  Data Storage

1.1 Bits and Their Storage

1.2 Main Memory

1.3 Mass Storage

1.4 Representing Information as Bit Patterns

1.5 The Binary System

1.6 Storing Integers

1.7 Storing Fractions

1.8 Data Compression

1.9 Communication Errors

Chapter 2  Data Manipulation

2.1 Computer Architecture

2.2 Machine Language

2.3 Program Execution

2.4 Arithmetic/Logic Instructions

2.5 Communicating with Other Devices

2.6 Other Architectures

Chapter 3  Operating Systems

3.1 The History of Operating Systems

3.2 Operating System Architecture

3.3 Coordinating the Machine’s Activities

3.4 Handling Competition Among Processes

3.5 Security

Chapter 4  Networking and the Internet

4.1 Network Fundamentals

4.2 The Internet

4.3 The World Wide Web

4.4 Internet Protocols

4.5 Security

Chapter 5  Algorithms

5.1 The Concept of an Algorithm

5.2 Algorithm Representation

5.3 Algorithm Discovery

5.4 Iterative Structures

5.5 Recursive Structures

5.6 Efficiency and Correctness

Chapter 6  Programming Languages

6.1 Historical Perspective

6.2 Traditional Programming Concepts

6.3 Procedural Units

6.4 Language Implementation

6.5 Object-Oriented Programming

6.6 Programming Concurrent Activities

6.7 Declarative Programming

Chapter 7  Software Engineering

7.1 The Software Engineering Discipline

7.2 The Software Life Cycle

7.3 Software Engineering Methodologies

7.4 Modularity

7.5 Tools of the Trade

7.6 Testing

7.7 Documentation

7.8 Software Ownership and Liability

Chapter 8  Data Abstractions

8.1 Data Structure Fundamentals

8.2 Implementing Data Structures

8.3 A Short Case Study

8.4 Customized Data Types

8.5 Classes and Objects

8.6 Pointers in Machine Language

Chapter 9  Database Systems

9.1 Database Fundamentals

9.2 The Relational Model

9.3 Object-Oriented Databases

9.4 Maintaining Database Integrity

9.5 Traditional File Structures

9.6 Data Mining

9.7 Social Impact of Database Technology

Chapter 10  Artificial Intelligence

10.1 Intelligence and Machines

10.2 Perception

10.3 Reasoning

10.4 Additional Areas of Research

10.5 Artificial Neural Networks

10.6 Robotics

10.7 Considering the Consequences

Chapter 11  Theory of Computation

11.1 Functions and Their Computation

11.2 Turing Machines

11.3 Universal Programming Languages

11.4 A Noncomputable Function

11.5 Complexity of Problems

11.6 Public-Key Cryptography

Appendixes

A ASCII

B Circuits to Manipulate Two's Complement Representations

C A Simple Machine Language

D High-Level Language Program Examples

E The Equivalence of Iterative and Recursive Structures

F Answers to Questions & Exercises

Index

Introduction to Computer Science (CS0)  (Computer Science)

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Introduction to Computer Science

J. Glenn Brookshear, Marquette University

Do you want your students to gain a fundamental understanding of the field of computer science? Would you like them to be excited by the opportunities computing presents for further studies and future careers?

Computer Science: An Overview delivers a foundational framework of what computer science is all about. Each topic is presented with a historical perspective, its current state, and its future potential, as well as ethical issues for students to consider. This balanced, realistic picture helps students see that their future success depends on a solid overview in the rapidly changing field of computer science.

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• A language-independent introduction to computer science that uses C#, C++, and JavaTM as example languages.
• More than 1,000 Questions/Exercises, Chapter Review Problems, and Social Issues questions that give students the opportunity to apply the concepts as they learn them.
• Discussion of ethical and legal aspects of areas such as Internet security, software engineering, and database technology that brings to light the things students should know to be safe and responsible users of technology.
• A Companion Website that includes practical exploration of topics from the text, software simulators, and more. Available at aw.com/brookshear.

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