Computer Science: An Overview uses broad coverage and clear exposition to present a complete picture of the dynamic computer science field. Accessible to students from all backgrounds, Glenn Brookshear uses a language-independent context to encourage the development of a practical, realistic understanding of the field. An overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses.
Features Develop a Practical, Realistic Understanding of Computer Science

A language-independent introduction to computer science uses C#, C++ and Java™ as example languages.
An overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science (e.g. Networking, OS, Computer Architecture, Algorithms) provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses.
Ethical and legal aspects of areas such as Internet security, software engineering and database technology bring to light what students should know to be safe and responsible users of technology.