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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.

Teaching and Learning Experience

This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. It will help:


Develop a Practical, Realistic Understanding of Computer Science: A language-independent overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science prepares students for future courses.
Fit your Course Preferences: Individual chapters are independent and can be covered in an order that suits your course.
Reinforce Core Concepts: More than 1000 Questions and Exercises, Chapter Review Problems, and Social Issues questions give students the opportunity to apply concepts.



Develop a Practical, Realistic Understanding of Computer Science

A language-independent introduction to computer science uses C#, C++, and JavaT 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.

Reinforce Core Concepts

More than 1000 Questions and Exercises, Chapter Review Problems, and Social Issues questions give students the opportunity to apply the concepts just learned.