Analytical Engine: An Introduction to Computer Science Using Toolbook

Decker/Hirshfield, Rick,Hirshfield, Stuart

ISBN 10: 0534140467 / ISBN 13: 9780534140465

Published by Cengage Learning, 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Analytical Engine: An Introduction to Computer Science Using Toolbook
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534140467
• ISBN 13: 9780534140465
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This text unleashes the power of ToolBook in a creative and interesting introduction to Computer Science for non-majors. The authors believe that 'computer science is a contact sport,' and their lab-based approach reflects that attitude. Each chapter leads into a substantial set of lab exercises that enable students to acquire hands-on experience with computer science concepts, logic, and techniques. Teaches programming using the OpenScript language, which features English-like syntax that is accessible to liberal arts students. The authors use levels of abstraction as an organizing principle and a series of thought-provoking metaphors to present and illustrate concepts in an exciting, challenging, and interesting way.

About the Authors

Ph.D., Ohio State University

Stuart Hirshfield is a Professor of Computer Science at Hamilton College. He was an original member of the Liberal Arts Computer Science consortium, and continues to conduct research in the fields of computer science education, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.