Description
Written for the beginning computing student, this text engages readers by relating core computer science topics to their industry application. The book is written in a comfortable, informal manner, and light humor is used throughout the text to maintain interest and enhance learning. All chapters contain a multitude of exercises, quizzes, and other opportunities for skill application.
Review:
1. History and Social Implications of Computing. 2. Computing Security and Ethics. 3. Computer Architecture. 4. Networks. 5. The Internet. 6. Database Fundamentals. 7. Numbering Systems and Data Representations. 8. Data Structures. 9. Operating Systems. 10. File Structures. 11. Human-Computer Interface. 12. Problem Solving. 13. Software Engineering. 14. Programming I. 15. Programming II. Appendix A: Answers to Test Yourself Exercises. Appendix B: ASCII Table. Appendix C: Java Reserved Words. Glossary. Index.