Foundations of Computer Science - Softcover

Forouzan, Behrouz A.; Mosharraf, Firouz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844807002 ISBN 13: 9781844807000

Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA, 2007

Synopsis

Based on the ACM model curriculum guidelines, this easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate text covers all the fundamentals of computer science required for first year students embarking on a computing degree. Divided into five parts - computer and data, computer hardware, computer software, data organization and with an introduction to some of the more advanced topics - Foundations of Computer Science gives students a bird's eye view of the subject. Each chapter includes key terms, summaries, review questions, multiple-choice questions, and exercises to enhance learning, while introducing tools such as UML, structure chart and pseudocode, which students will need in order to succeed in later courses. The text is also supported by numerous figures, examples, exercises, selected solutions and a test bank, all designed to ease and aid the learning process. Updated to cover the latest technologies and changes to course requirements, this second edition features new and updated coverage of: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Ethics and Crimes, Networking, LINUX, and Security.

About this title

About the Author

Behrouz A. Forouzan has more than 32 years of electronics and computer science experience in industry and academia. His industry experience includes designing electronic systems. After leaving the industry, he joined De Anza College as a professor of computer science. In addition to this text, he has authored and co-authored nine other textbooks including: Computer Science: A Structured Approach Using C, Computer Science: A Structured Approach Using C++, and Data Structures: A Pseudocode Approach with C++.

Review

1. Introduction PART 1: Computer and Data 2. Number System 3. Storing Data 4. Operations on Data PART 2: Computer Hardware 5. Computer Organizations 6. Computer Networks PART 3: Computer Software 7. Operating Systems 8. Algorithms 9. Programming Languages 10. Software Engineering PART 4: Data Organization 11. Data Structure 12. Abstract Data Type 13. File Structure 14. Databases PART 5: Advanced Topics 15. Data Compression 16. Security 17. Theory of Computation 18. Artificial Intelligent Appendices Appendix A: Unicode Appendix B: UML Appendix C: Pseudocode Appendix D: Structure Chart Appendix E: Logic Circuits Appendix F: Example of Machine Language Appendix G: Example of High-Level Languages Appendix H: Some Mathematical Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1844807002
• ISBN 13: 9781844807000
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 624