Computer Science Foundations

Overview

This textbook introduces the fundamental principles of computer science, including computational thinking, programming, algorithms, data structures, computer architecture, networking, databases, cybersecurity, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Students develop both conceptual understanding and practical problem-solving skills used throughout the computing disciplines.

Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1: What Computer Science Studies
2. Chapter 2: Computational Thinking and Problem Solving
3. Chapter 3: Information, Data, and Digital Representation
4. Chapter 4: Binary Numbers and Logic
5. Chapter 5: Algorithms and Algorithm Design
6. Chapter 6: Introduction to Programming
7. Chapter 7: Variables, Data Types, and Expressions
8. Chapter 8: Control Structures and Program Flow
9. Chapter 9: Functions and Modular Programming
10. Chapter 10: Data Structures
11. Chapter 11: Object-Oriented Programming Foundations
12. Chapter 12: Software Development and Testing
13. Chapter 13: Computer Architecture
14. Chapter 14: Operating Systems
15. Chapter 15: Networks and Internet Foundations
16. Chapter 16: Databases and Information Systems
17. Chapter 17: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
18. Chapter 18: Human-Computer Interaction
19. Chapter 19: Web Technologies
20. Chapter 20: Mobile and Cloud Computing
21. Chapter 21: Artificial Intelligence Foundations
22. Chapter 22: Machine Learning Concepts
23. Chapter 23: Data Science Foundations
24. Chapter 24: Ethics and Computing Society
25. Chapter 25: Software Engineering Principles
26. Chapter 26: Emerging Technologies
27. Chapter 27: Careers and Professional Practice in Computing
28. Chapter 28: Computer Science Capstone and Applications
29. Back Matter

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the fundamental concepts and scope of computer science.
• Apply computational thinking to solve structured problems.
• Understand how data and information are represented digitally.
• Design and analyze algorithms for computational tasks.
• Develop basic programs using modern programming principles.
• Understand the operation of computer hardware, operating systems, and networks.
• Apply foundational concepts of databases, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
• Evaluate the principles behind artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Analyze ethical, legal, and societal issues related to computing technologies.
• Apply computer science concepts to real-world systems and applications.