Computer Science: An Overview, Global Edition

Brookshear, Glenn; Brylow, Dennis

ISBN 10: 1292061162 ISBN 13: 9781292061160

Publisher: Pearson, 2014

Synopsis

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 experience―for you and your students. It will help:

 

• Develop a Practical, Realistic Understanding of Computer Science: A language-independent overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science prepares students for future courses.
• Fit your Course Preferences: Individual chapters are independent and can be covered in an order that suits your course.
• Reinforce Core Concepts: More than 1000 Questions and Exercises, Chapter Review Problems, and Social Issues questions give students the opportunity to apply concepts.

About this title

About the Author

J. Glenn Brookshear is a Professor Emeritus at Marquette University where he taught Formal Language, Introduction to Computer Science, and Theory of Computation. He is the author of the previous editions of Computer Science: An Overview.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292061162
• ISBN 13: 9781292061160
• Binding: CD-ROM
• Number of pages: 640