TY  - BOOK
AU  - Schneider, G. Michael, author.
AU  - Gersting, Judith L., author.
TI  - Invitation to computer science
SN  - 978-981-4834-63-6
AV  - QA76 S36 2019
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Singapore : 
PB  - Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.
KW  - Computer science
N1  - Includes index.
"This edition is for use in Asia only."--Title page verso; Chapter 1 - An introduction to computer science
Chapter 2 - Algorithm discovery and design
Chapter 3 - The efficiency of algorithms
Chapter 4 - The building blocks : binary numbers, boolean logic, and gates
Chapter 5 - Computer systems and organization
Chapter 6 - An introduction to system software and virtual machines
Chapter 7 - Computer networks and cloud computing
Chapter 8 - Information security
Chapter 9 - Introduction to high-level language programming
Chapter 10 - The tower of babel : programming languages
Chapter 11 - Compilers and language translation
Chapter 12 - Models of computation
Chapter 13 - Simulation and modeling
Chapter 14 - Ecommerce, databases, and data science
Chapter 15 - Artificial intelligence
Chapter 16 - Computer graphics and entertainment : movies, games, and virtual communities
Chapter 17 - Making decisions about computers, information, and society
N2  - Gain 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
ER  -