INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

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Computers have become indispensable in our everyday life. We use them as a text editor, communication system, an interactive database and decision-support system. Unlike many books on computer fundamentals, this one discusses most ideas behind a computer in a simple and straightforward manner. The content of this book has been extensively researched.This is an indispensable guide to students of PGDCA, BCA, BE, BIT, BSc. (IT), BTech, MSc (IT) and MCA learning how to use computers in their own disciplines. The book is also useful to computer enthusiasts who wish to gain fundamental knowledge of computers.FeaturesEach chapter can be covered in two or three lectures.Concepts are introduced in simple terms and related to practical implementations.Concepts supported with plenty of illustrations and simple examples.Practical perspectives demonstrate how concepts are applied to real systems.Historical perspectives describe components, systems, or events from the past.Objective, Overview and Summary provided in each chapter.Numerous review questions in all chapters.Inter-chapter dependencies are kept to a minimum.ContentsIntroduction to ComputersNumber Systems and Logic GatesComputer ArchitecturePrimary MemorySecondary MemoryInput DevicesOutput DevicesComputer ProgramComputer LanguagesComputer SoftwareOperating SystemData Communication and Computer NetworksDatabase FundamentalsInternet BasicsMultimedia