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Invitation to Computer Science
G.Michael Schneider, Judith Gersting
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Invitation to Computer Science
G.Michael Schneider, Judith Gersting
About This Book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Preface to the Eighth Edition
- Chapter 1: An Introduction to Computer Science
- Level 1: The Algorithmic Foundations of Computer Science
- Level 2: The Hardware World
- Level 3: The Virtual Machine
- Level 4: The Software World
- Level 5: Applications
- Level 6: Social Issues in Computing
- Answers to Practice Problems
- Index