An Introduction to Computer Studies
Noel Kalicharan(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 8. December 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-521-33753-3 (ISBN)
Description
Computer studies is a rapidly changing and increasingly popular subject area. This book is intended for people who are meeting the subject for the first time. It gives full coverage of the core and optional material from many examination syllabuses and is particularly relevant to students taking the CXC Information Technology, Cambridge O-level or International GCSE examinations. Major features include: full coverage of applications; a structured introduction to programming in a language-independent style; extensive coverage of techniques in systems analysis and design; summaries for each chapter; exercises in each chapter to provide practice for examinations.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 14 to 16 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
875 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-33753-3 (9780521337533)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Computer applications; 3. Data types and data representation; 4. A simple computer system; 5. Boolean operators and logic circuits; 6. Problem-solving and programming; 7. Further ideas in programming; 8. Random numbers and simulation; 9. Programming languages; 10. Peripheral devices; 11. Operating systems; 12. Systems analysis and design - an overview; 13. Computer systems development; 14. Computer and communications; 15. Computers and society; Index.