Foundations of Computer Science

by Behrouz A. Forouzan, Firouz Mosharraf

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.

Genres: Computer Science, Science

624 pages, Paperback

First published May 6, 2002

Reviews

[Rafsan]

This is an introductory book for the CS people. I have just read the book as a refresher. However, The book is easy to read & understand. I highly recommend the book to those who are interested in learning about Computer Science.

[Soma Alharbi]

good book

[رائد الغامدي]

مادفعني لقراءته كونه كتاب مرجعي للطلاب في كلية الحاسبات في جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز.
بالرغم من كبر حجمه، إلا أنه غير موجه للمبتدئين في تخصص الحاسوب، فهو يشرح بطريقة موجهة لمن لديه حد أدنى من المعلومات حول هذا التخصص.

[Zaid]

It's a good book if you want to enter the realm of computer science, especially if you to enter the hard way. It gives a slight sight on every topic of computer science, though it will sometimes skip some explanation because "this topic is out of the scope of this text."
All in all, I'd recommend this books for beginners.

[Ahoud]

it's tooking about bisac computer

[Venny Tiurindah]

only for my final exam -__-

[Haya]

good