The Analytical Engine: An Introduction to Computer Science Using the Internet, Second Edition: An Introduction to Computer Science Using the Internet (with CD-ROM)

Decker, Rick, Hirshfield, Stuart

ISBN 10: 0534391591 / ISBN 13: 9780534391591

Published by Course Technology, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Analytical Engine: An Introduction to ...

Publisher: Course Technology

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

Rick Decker and Stuart Hirshfield's The Analytical Engine presents the discipline of computer science from a variety of perspectives, and gives students-majors and non-majors-a broad and realistic feeling for what computer scientists do and how they do it. The text develops problem-solving skills using a hands-on, lab-oriented approach, providing students with both directed and open-ended exercises that allow them to consider a variety of global issues. Throughout this integrated text/CD-ROM/Internet package, the authors encourage students to make connections between specific modules and other disciplines. The Analytical Engine serves as an excellent model for a contemporary CS0 course.

About the Authors:

Rick Decker is a Professor of Computer Science at Hamilton College. In addition to authoring numerous textbooks, Dr. Decker's research interests include computer science education, algorithms and computability, and topological graph theory. He has won teaching awards from Ohio State, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and Hamilton College.

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.