Computer Science: A Concise Introduction - Softcover

Sinclair, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 075060252X ISBN 13: 9780750602525

Publisher: Newnes, 1990

Synopsis

Computer A Concise Introduction covers the fundamentals of computer science. The book describes micro-, mini-, and mainframe computers and their uses; the ranges and types of computers and peripherals currently available; applications to numerical computation; and commercial data processing and industrial control processes. The functions of data preparation, data control, computer operations, applications programming, systems analysis and design, database administration, and network control are also encompassed. The book then discusses batch, on-line, and real-time systems; the basic concepts of computer architecture; and the characteristics of main memory and backing storage. The main characteristics of common types of input, output, and input/output devices used in commercial computer applications and data transmission system are also considered. The book tackles the organization and accessing of serial, sequential, and indexed sequential file; file processing and management; and the concepts and functions of operating systems. The text describes on-line and off-line programming methods as well. Computer science students will find the book useful.

Edition details

• Publisher: Newnes
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 075060252X
• ISBN 13: 9780750602525
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 186