Introduction to Computing Systems: From Bits & Gates to C & Beyond

Patt, Y. N. and Patel, S. J.

ISBN 10: 0071245014 / ISBN 13: 9780071245012

Published by McGraw-Hill, 2005

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1100grams, ISBN:9780071245012.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Computing Systems: From Bits & Gates to C & Beyond
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071245014
• ISBN 13: 9780071245012
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1100 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Computing

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Synopsis

"Introduction to Computing Systems: From bits & gates to C & beyond", now in its second edition, is designed to give students a better understanding of computing early in their college careers in order to give them a stronger foundation for later courses. The book is in two parts: (a) the underlying structure of a computer, and (b) programming in a high level language and programming methodology. To understand the computer, the authors introduce the LC-3 and provide the LC-3 Simulator to give students hands-on access for testing what they learn. To develop their understanding of programming and programming methodology, they use the C programming language. The book takes a "motivated" bottom-up approach, where the students first get exposed to the big picture and then start at the bottom and build their knowledge bottom-up. Within each smaller unit, the same motivated bottom-up approach is followed. Every step of the way, students learn new things, building on what they already know. The authors feel that this approach encourages deeper understanding and downplays the need for memorizing. Students develop a greater breadth of understanding, since they see how the various parts of the computer fit together.