From Computing to Computational Thinking - Brossura

Wang, Paul S.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1482217651 ISBN 13: 9781482217650

Casa editrice: Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2015

Riassunto

Computational Thinking (CT) involves fundamental concepts and reasoning, distilled from computer science and other computational sciences, which become powerful general mental tools for solving problems, increasing efficiency, reducing complexity, designing procedures, or interacting with humans and machines. An easy-to-understand guidebook, From Computing to Computational Thinking gives you the tools for understanding and using CT. It does not assume experience or knowledge of programming or of a programming language, but explains concepts and methods for CT with clarity and depth.

Successful applications in diverse disciplines have shown the power of CT in problem solving. The book uses puzzles, games, and everyday examples as starting points for discussion and for connecting abstract thinking patterns to real-life situations. It provides an interesting and thought-provoking way to gain general knowledge about modern computing and the concepts and thinking processes underlying modern digital technologies.

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L'autore

Paul S. Wang, PhD, is professor of computer science at Kent State University, Ohio. He received his PhD from MIT. He has published 10 computer science textbooks, all of which have been well-received in the US and worldwide. Several have been translated into other languages.

Contenuti

Why Does the Chicken Cross the Road? One Step at a Time. True or False. Making It Automatic. What If. Zeros and Ones. What Do You Mean? Clear and Precise Thinking. Which State Are You In. If the Shoe Fits. Following Protocols. Magical Solutions. Cooperating with Others. When Things Go Wrong.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Chapman and Hall/CRC
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1482217651
• ISBN 13: 9781482217650
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 288