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Algorithms and Data Structures: The Science of Computing (Electrical and Computer Engineering Series)

By Douglas Baldwin , Greg W. Scragg , Orit Hazzan

Book information

Year
2004
ISBN
1584502509, 9781584502500
Open Library ID
OL8793366M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9700139 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
620\570
Topic
Computers
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

While many computer science textbooks are confined to teaching programming code and languages, Algorithms and Data Structures: The Science of Computing takes a step back to introduce and explore algorithms -- the content of the code. Focusing on three core topics: design (the architecture of algorithms), theory (mathematical modeling and analysis), and the scientific method (experimental confirmation of theoretical results), the book helps students see that computer science is about problem solving, not simply the memorization and recitation of languages. Unlike many other texts, the methods of inquiry are explained in an integrated manner so students can see explicitly how they interact. Recursion and object oriented programming are emphasized as the main control structure and abstraction mechanism, respectively, in algorithm design. Designed for the CS2 course, the book includes text exercises and has laboratory exercises at the supplemental Web site.

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