Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
Foundations of Computer Science: From Data Manipulation to Theory of Computation successfully provides students with an overview of the many specializations within the field of computer science. Although many incoming freshman students are familiar with computers, they are often unaware of the broad field of computer science beyond the task of programming. Behrouz Forouzan has developed a five-part approach to introduce students to different aspects of the discipline without overwhelming them with technical detail. These topics include computer and data, computer hardware, computer software, data organization, and advanced topics. Throughout the book, Forouzan emphasizes the concept rather than the mathematical model, and difficult topics are supplemented with visual aids as needed to help students grasp concepts.
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++.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Computer and Data 1. Introduction 2. Data Representation 3. Representing Numbers 4. Operation on Bits Part 2: Computer Hardware 5. Computer Organization 6. Computer Networks Part 3: Computer Software 7. Operating Systems 8. Algorithms 9. Programming Languages 10. Software Engineering Part 4: Data Organization 11. Data Structures 12. Abstract Data Type 13. File Structure 14. Database Structure Part 5: Advanced Topics 15. Data Compression 16. Security 17. Theory of Computation Appendices A: ASCII Code B: Unicode C: Flowchart: Auxiliary Symbols / Main Symbols E: Structure Charts: Structure Chart Symbols / Reading Structure Charts / Rules of Structure Charts F: Discrete Cosine Transform: Discrete Cosine Transform / Inverse Transform