Problem Solving in C++: Including Breadth and Laboratories, Second Edition

This text introduces the beginning computer science student to the analysis, design, implementation, testing, and debugging of programs using ANSI C++, and to the breadth and richness of the computer science discipline. With ample use of examples and figures, the authors present material in a clear, visual manner. The introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP), which begins early in the text, is gradual and natural. Chapter 3 starts covering encapsulation with objects and use of classes, and Chapter 4 shows students how to define methods. Offering a wonderful hands-on introduction to many features of problem solving in C++, each chapter concludes with a laboratory section that is integrated with the topics in the text. Throughout the text, twenty-two discrete "breadth" sections present a broad range of topics in computer science. Students develop problem solving ability, programming skill, and an appreciation for the discipline of computer science.

Angela B. Shiflet is Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science and Chair of Computer Science at Wofford College. In addition to teaching and writing textbooks, Dr. Shiflet has conducted research at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pacific Northwest Laboratory, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Paul Nagin is the President of Chimborazo, LLC, a professor of Computer Science and department chair at Hofstra University. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts. His research includes medical image analysis at Tufts University School of Medicine, where he authored many articles, grants, and presentations on several ophthalmic pathologies. He developed computer animation sequences for a number of medical documentary films, one of which won the John Muir award for documentary film.