Computer Science: An Overview | Twelfth Edition | By Pearson

For the Introduction to Computer Science course

Computer Science: An Overview uses broad coverage and clear exposition to present a complete picture of the dynamic computer science field. Accessible to students from all backgrounds, Glenn Brookshear uses a language-independent context to encourage the development of a practical, realistic understanding of the field. An overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses.

Features Develop a Practical, Realistic Understanding of Computer Science

A language-independent introduction to computer science uses C#, C++ and Java™ as example languages.

An overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science (e.g. Networking, OS, Computer Architecture, Algorithms) provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses.

Ethical and legal aspects of areas such as Internet security, software engineering and database technology bring to light what students should know to be safe and responsible users of technology.

Fit your Course Preferences

A flexible organization and presentation begins with concrete subjects and evolves into more abstract subjects.

Individual chapters are independent and can be covered in an order that fits course preferences.

C++ and Java lab manuals are available for those instructors who want to focus on a particular language.

Table of Contents Chapter 0 Introduction 13

Chapter 1 Data Storage 31

Chapter 2 Data Manipulation 93

Chapter 3 Operating Systems 139

Chapter 4 Networking and the Internet 169

Chapter 5 Algorithms 217

Chapter 6 Programming Languages 271

Chapter 7 Software Engineering 331

Chapter 8 Data Abstractions 373

Chapter 9 Database Systems 415

Chapter 10 Computer Graphics 457

Chapter 11 Artificial Intelligence 491

Chapter 12 Theory of Computation 539

Appendixes 575

Index 629