Computer Science I
A text book for Computer Science I at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, covering CS1 topics in a generic manner using psuedocode with supplemental parts for specific languages (including Java, C, and PHP currently).
Tag(s): Introduction to Computer Science
Publication date: 09 Aug 2018
ISBN-10: n/a
ISBN-13: n/a
Paperback: 647 pages
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Type: Textbook
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License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International
Post time: 18 Feb 2021 01:00:00
Computer Science I
Dr. Chris Bourke wrote:Several years ago our department revamped our introductory courses in a “Renaissance in Computing” initiative in which we redeveloped several different “flavors” of Computer Science I (one intended for Computer Science majors, one for Computer Engineering majors, one for non-CE engineering majors, one for humanities majors, etc.). The courses are intended to be equivalent in content but have a broader appeal to those in different disciplines. The intent was to provide multiple entry points into Computer Science. Once a student had a solid foundation, they could continue into Computer Science II and pick up a second programming language with little difficulty.
This basic idea informed how I structured this book. There is a separation of concepts and programming language syntax. The first part of this book uses pseudocode with a minimum of language-specific elements. Subsequent parts of the book recapitulate these concepts but in the context of a specific programming language. This allows for a “plug-in” style approach to Computer Science: the same book could theoretically be used for multiple courses or the book could be extended by adding another part for a new language with minimal effort.
About The Author(s)
Dr. Chris Bourke is Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Dr. Chris Bourke is Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.