Introduction to Computer Science

Author: Zhu Zhanli
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book comprehensively discusses the basic content and important applications of major courses in the computer science discipline, macroscopically explores the intrinsic connections between these courses, and introduces the usage methods of commonly used software. The book consists of 5 parts and 11 chapters. Part 1 is the introduction, which outlines the framework of the subsequent chapters. Part 2 discusses the basic concepts and components of hardware, including data storage, data processing, input and output, the composition and assembly of microcomputers. Part 3 discusses the basic concepts and fundamental issues of software, including operating systems, algorithms, and programming languages. Part 4 discusses the basic concepts of computer networks and important applications on the Internet. Part 5 introduces the usage methods of commonly used software, such as Word and Excel. This book is not only suitable as a textbook for an introductory course in computer science but also serves as an appropriate primer for readers who wish to understand the basic concepts and principles of the computer science discipline, as well as the usage methods of commonly used software.