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Mindtap Course List Ser.: Invitation to Computer Science by G. Michael Schneider and Judith Gersting (2018, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCengage Learning

ISBN-101337561916

ISBN-139781337561914

eBay Product ID (ePID)240036132

Product Key Features

Number of Pages912 Pages

Publication NameInvitation to Computer Science

LanguageEnglish

SubjectComputer Science

Publication Year2018

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaComputers

AuthorG. Michael Schneider, Judith Gersting

SeriesMindtap Course List Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height9.9 in

Item Weight57.6 Oz

Item Length1.5 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number8

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal004

Table Of Content1. An Introduction to Computer Science.Part I: THE ALGORITHMIC FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE.2. Algorithm Discovery and Design.3. The Efficiency of Algorithms.Part II: THE HARDWARE WORLD.4. The Building Blocks: Binary Numbers, Boolean Logic, and Gates.5. Computer Systems Organization.Part III: THE VIRTUAL MACHINE.6. An Introduction to System Software and Virtual Machines.7. Computer Networks and Cloud Computing.8. Information Security.Part IV: THE SOFTWARE WORLD.9. Introduction to High-Level Language Programming.10. The Tower of Babel: Programming Languages.11. Compilers and Language Translation.12. Models of Computation.Part V: APPLICATIONS.13. Simulation and Modeling.14. Ecommerce, Databases, and Data Science.15. Artificial Intelligence.16. Computer Graphics and Entertainment: Movies, Games, and Virtual Communities.Part VI: SOCIAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING.17. Making Decisions about Computers, Information, and Society.

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisGain 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.

LC Classification NumberQA76