Computer Science: An Overview, Global Edition

Glenn Brookshear

ISBN 10: 1292061162 / ISBN 13: 9781292061160

Published by Pearson Education Limited, United Kingdom, Harlow, 2014

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 experiencefor 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007279757

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 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Computer Science: An Overview, Global Edition
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited, United Kingdom, Harlow
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good