A complete picture of the dynamic computer science field. Accessible to students from all backgrounds, Computer Science: An Overview, Thirteenth Edition encourages the development of a practical, realistic understanding of the field. Students learn the fundamentals of computing to broaden their understanding of how computing and technology influence the world around them.

Computer Science An Overview AP Edition

J. Glenn Brookshear

Dennis Brylow

Pearson

The sixth edition of this classic text for the breadth-first computer science course has been thoroughly updated to discuss increasingly important trends such as networking, object-oriented programming, and genetic algorithms. Author and educator J. Glenn Brookshear continues to introduce students to the discipline of computer science by providing accurate and balanced coverage of CS as a whole and of a variety of CS topics, including programming languages and artificial intelligence. This edition features new sections on public key encryption, evolutionary programming and genetic algorithms, as well as thoroughly revised sections on data manipulation, operating systems and networking. 
Features 
Updates students on recent changes and current trends in the industry, such as networking, genetic algorithms and object-oriented programming 
Puts learning in perspective by using real-life analogies and concrete examples to make even the most complex topics accessible to students 
Web site provides students and instructors with online resources of topics found in the text 
New and extended ethical sections in software engineering and database systems, in addition to optional "Computers and Society" sections at the end of each chapter, allow students to think critically about computer science issues 
Designed to be compatible with a variety of programming languages, including Java, C++, and C "FYI" boxes call out points of interest to students and professors 
Brookshear's clear and friendly writing style invites majors and non-majors alike to learn more about computer science

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Computer Science: An Overview

Pearson Education Limited

Computer Science: An Overview uses broad coverage and clear exposition to present a complete picture of the dynamic computer science field. Accessible to students from all backgrounds, Glenn Brookshear uses a language-independent context to encourage the development of a practical, realistic understanding of the field. An overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science (e.g. Networking, OS, Computer Architecture, Algorithms) provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses.The Eleventh Edition features two new contributing authors (David Smith Â Indiana University of PA; Dennis Brylow Â Marquette University), new, modern examples, and updated coverage based on current technology.

Computer Science: An Overview. J. Glenn Brookshear

Addison-Wesley Professional

Boston : Pearson/addison Wesley, C2005

Computer Science An Overview

Addison-Wesley

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