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Computer Science Illuminated, Fourth Edition

Author(s): Nell Dale, PhD, University of Texas, Austin
John Lewis, PhD, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763776466
  • Paperback    646 pages      © 2011
Price: International Sales $122.95 US List
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Revised and updated with the latest information in the field, the Fourth Edition of Computer Science Illuminated continues to engage and enlighten students on the fundamental concepts and diverse capabilities  of computing.  Written by two of today’s most respected computer science educators, Nell Dale and John Lewis, the text provides a broad overview of the many aspects of the discipline from a generic view point. Separate program language chapters are available as bundle items for those instructors who would like to explore a particular programming language with their students. The many layers of computing are thoroughly explained beginning with the information layer, working through the hardware, programming, operating systems, application, and communication layers, and ending with a discussion on the limitations of computing. Perfect for introductory computing and computer science courses, the fourth edition's thorough presentation of computing systems provides computer science majors with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non-majors a comprehensive and complete introduction to computing.

ShowKey Features

  • Revised biographies detail the lives of computer science innovators.

  • Includes new and revised ethical issues written by the authors and contributors.

  • Includes all new call-outs and Did You Know sections.

  • A reorganized Programming Layer (Chapters 6-9) helps students understand and retain key material.

  • Includes additional information on programming language, providing examples from Scheme and Prolog.

  • A major new section on social networking and gaming pique students interest by delving into this growing area of student interest.

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ShowTable of Contents

  Chapter  1  The Big Picture
  Chapter  2  Binary Values and Number Systems
  Chapter  3  Data Representation
  Chapter  4  Gates and Circuits
  Chapter  5  Computing Components
  Chapter  6  Low-Level Programming Languages and Pseudocode
  Chapter  7  Problem Solving and Algorithms
  Chapter  8  Abstract Data Types and Subprograms
  Chapter  9  Object-Oriented Design and High-Level Programming Languages
  Chapter  10  Operating Systems
  Chapter  11  File Systems and Directories
  Chapter  12  Information Systems
  Chapter  13  Artificial Intelligence
  Chapter  14  Simulation, Graphics, Gaming, and Other Applications
  Chapter  15  Networks
  Chapter  16  The World Wide Web
  Chapter  17  Limitations of Computing
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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Nell Dale, PhD-University of Texas, Austin


Nell Dale received a B.S. in Mathematics and Psychology from the University of Houston, a M.A. in Mathematics, from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Ph.D. in Computer Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin. Nell Dale has been on the faculty at the University of Texas, Austin since 1975. She teaches occasionally but concentrates on computer science education, writing, traveling, tennis, and bridge -- and her family of course.

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John Lewis, PhD-Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia

John Lewis is a leading educator and author in the field of computer science. He has written a market-leading textbook on Java software and program design. After earning his undergraduate degree, M.S., and Ph.D. in computer science at Virginia Tech, John joined the faculty of the Department of Computing Sciences at Villanova University. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the University Award for Teaching Excellence and the Goff Award for Outstanding Teaching. His professional interests include object-oriented technologies, multimedia, and software engineering. In addition to his teaching and writing, John actively participates in the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), and finds time to spend with his family or in his workshop.

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ShowAppropriate Courses

Ideal for the undergraduate first course in Computer Science. Typical course titles are:

  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • CS0
  • Computer Science Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Computing
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