Computer science : an overview / J. Glenn Brookshear

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Redwood City, California : The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., c1991Edition: Third editionDescription: viii, 487 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 805302646
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QA 76 .B76 1991
Contents:
Introduction -- Part One Machine Architecture -- Part Two The Human/Machine Interface -- Part Three Data Organization -- Part Four -- The Potential of Algorithmic Machines -- Appendix A Popular Codes -- Appendix B A Typical Machine Language -- Appendix C Insertion Sort in Assembly Language -- Appendix D Syntax Diagrams for Pascal -- Appendix E The Equivalence of Loop and Recursive Structures -- Appendix F Answers to Questions/Exercises -- Index.
Summary: For the Introduction to Computer Science course 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 provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses. Teaching and Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Main General Circulation Computer Science GC QA 76 .B76 1991 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000002360

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Part One Machine Architecture -- Part Two The Human/Machine Interface -- Part Three Data Organization -- Part Four -- The Potential of Algorithmic Machines -- Appendix A Popular Codes -- Appendix B A Typical Machine Language -- Appendix C Insertion Sort in Assembly Language -- Appendix D Syntax Diagrams for Pascal -- Appendix E The Equivalence of Loop and Recursive Structures -- Appendix F Answers to Questions/Exercises -- Index.

For the Introduction to Computer Science course 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 provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses. Teaching and Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning.

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