While many computer science textbooks are confined to teaching programming code and languages, Algorithms and Data Structures: The Science of Computing takes a step back to introduce and explore algorithms -- the content of the code. Focusing on three core topics: design (the architecture of algorithms), theory (mathematical modeling and analysis), and the scientific method (experimental confirmation of theoretical results), the book helps students see that computer science is about problem solving, not simply the memorization and recitation of languages. Unlike many other texts, the methods of inquiry are explained in an integrated manner so students can see explicitly how they interact. Recursion and object oriented programming are emphasized as the main control structure and abstraction mechanism, respectively, in algorithm design. Designed for the CS2 course, the book includes text exercises and has laboratory exercises at the supplemental Web site.
- ISBN10 1584502509
- ISBN13 9781584502500
- Publish Date 15 May 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 29 December 2015
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
- Imprint Charles River Media
- Format Paperback
- Pages 620
- Language English