Computer Science: An Overview, 12th

Brookshear, Glenn, and Brylow, Dennis

ISBN 10: 0133760065 / ISBN 13: 9780133760064

Published by Prentice Hall, 2014

About this Item

***INTERNATIONAL EDITION*** Read carefully before purchase: This book is the international edition in mint condition with the different ISBN and book cover design, the major content is printed in full English as same as the original North American edition. The book printed in black and white, generally send in twenty-four hours after the order confirmed. All shipments contain tracking numbers. Great professional textbook selling experience and expedite shipping service. 640 p. Audience: College/higher education.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Computer Science: An Overview, 12th
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0133760065
• ISBN 13: 9780133760064
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: International Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Computer Science: An Overview is intended for use in the Introduction to Computer Science course. It is also suitable for all readers interested in a breadth-first introduction to computer science.

 

Computer Science 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 and Dennis Brylow 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. This new edition incorporates an introduction to the Python programming language into key chapters.

  

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: An 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.
• Use Python to prepare students for future courses: A new focus on Python provides programming tools for exploration and experimentation.
• Reinforce Core Concepts: More than 1000 Questions and Exercises, Chapter Review Problems, and Social Issues questions give students the opportunity to apply concepts.
• Support Learning with Student Resources: The Companion Website www.pearsonhighered.com/brookshear features resources that enhance learning.

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.