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020 _a978-981-4834-63-6
040 _bEnglish.
_cCvSU-CCAT Campus Library
_erda.
050 _aQA76
_bS36 2019
100 _aSchneider, G. Michael, author.
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245 _aInvitation to computer science /
_cG. Michael Schneider, Judith L. Gersting.
250 _aEight edition; Asian edition.
260 _aSingapore :
_bCengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.,
_cc2019.
300 _axxvii, 898 pages :
_bcolour illustrations ;
_c26 cm
504 _aIncludes index. "This edition is for use in Asia only."--Title page verso.
505 _aChapter 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
520 _aGain 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.
546 _aIn English text.
650 _aComputer science.
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700 _aGersting, Judith L., author.
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942 _cBK
_hQA 76 S36 2019
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_kCIR
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