Invitation to Computer Science (Introduction to CS) 6th Edition

by G.Michael Schneider (Author), Judith Gersting (Author)

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INVITATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE is a well-respected text that provides an overview of the computer science field. Using a flexible, non-language specific model, INVITATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE offers a solid foundation for the first course in a Computer Science curriculum. INVITATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE, 6TH EDITION maintains its bestselling, algorithm-driven approach and includes expanded chapter exercises and practice problems, new material on topics such as multicore and parallel systems, cloud computing, wireless communications, embedded computing, agile software development, emerging programming languages (Go and F#), and new models of e-commerce, as well as boxes dedicated to current issues throughout. Online language modules are available in C++, Java, Python, C#, and Ada, allowing the option of incorporating a programming language to expand concepts from the text. INVITATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE offers an optional CourseMate with study tools such as flashcards, quizzing, and games

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"Since we've been using this text, our students are better prepared for advanced courses like Computer Architecture…and are prepared for the high-level thinking and problem solving required in Computer Science."

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G. Michael Schneider is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. He also served as a Visiting Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University in New York. His professional interests include parallel processing, computer networks, programming methodology, and computer science education. He has written many successful textbooks on software development, data structures, computer organization, and a breadth-first overview of computer science. Dr. Schneider was a member of the committee that authored the ACM/IEEE Computing Curriculum 2001. He has received Fulbright Grants to teach computer science and applied mathematics in Mauritius, Malaysia, Nepal, and Mongolia. He received his B.S. from Michigan University and his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Judith Gersting is a Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, where she now teaches part-time. An experienced educator and respected professional, Dr. Gersting has written a number of leading college textbooks. Her areas of specialization include theoretical computer science and computer science education. She earned her B.S. from Stetson University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in mathematics from Arizona State University.

Series: Introduction to CS
Paperback: 744 pages
Publisher: Course Technology; 6 edition (January 12, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1133190820
ISBN-13: 978-1133190820
Product Dimensions: 8 x 1.2 x 9.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Customer Reviews: 27 customer reviews
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Brian Schiller

Great book

July 29, 2013

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I'm using this book for my intro to CS class, which is still in progress. I find this book well organized, informative, fun, high quality and interesting. I would absolutely recommend it.

One thing you should know about this book is that it is not an introduction to programming. It is an introduction to the topics of computer science and the main theme is centered around algorithims. You won't be learning anything too complicated here, but it will be a broad introduction that no programming book/class could compete with.

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Raptor59

Extremely illustrative with great colors. Very organized

October 19, 2014

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Extremely illustrative with great colors. Very organized. It was for my first CompSci course, was easy to read. When read from start to finish, you really begin to understand how your knowledge is compounded form earlier chapters. The book starts at the 'low-level' of computing and progresses to the 'higher-levels' of computing. Simply said, low-level can be binary operations and such that the computer's internals take care of, and high-level refers to concepts that humans can think about and handle.

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Kawah John Liang

Served its purpose

June 6, 2019

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Lori Smith

Exceeded expectations!

September 1, 2018

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I am extremely pleased with this item. I was hesitant about buying a “used” book without seeing it first but the book arrived in pristine condition.

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ducky

great for beginners

August 7, 2013

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As others have described this is not a programming book but it will teach you the fundamentals of CS. My prof did however supply a supplemental reading from this book that included a very basic teaching of C++. I would recommend anyone this book who needs it for class or to just get the concept as to what CS is all about.

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Thomas W Wilkerson

Good CS Foundations Book

May 16, 2015

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A really good CS foundation book. I was not a fan of how some of the concepts in the book were covered but to each their own. Most people will be buying this as a class text so they won't have a choice but to use it. With that said, despite my opinion on the poor coverage of a few of the concepts, overall the book is very informative and engaging and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good foundations book.

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Ronald Swanson

The authors approach the subject in a disciplined, orderly ...

November 30, 2014

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The authors approach the subject in a disciplined, orderly manner. Each chapter builds on the last one and the explanations are clear.

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Dan

Great Book for beginners

April 25, 2013

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I read this book knowing very little about computer science. This book did an excellent job of explaining complicated concepts to the layman, from the way a computer works in binary code, to high level programming, to the internet. Highly recommended for beginners

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