Exploring Computer Science with Scheme

By: Oliver Grillmeyer

Write A Review

Hardcover | 30 October 1998

At a Glance

Hardcover
616 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
25.4 x 17.78 x 3.33

Hardcover

$149.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $37.44 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

The aim of this textbook is to present the central and basic concepts, techniques, and tools of computer science. The emphasis is on presenting a problem-solving approach and on providing a survey of all of the most important topics covered in computer science degree programmes. Scheme is used throughout as the programming language and the author stresses a functional programming approach which concentrates on the creation of simple functions that are composed to obtain the desired programming goal. Such simple functions are easily tested individually. This greatly helps in producing programs that work right first time. Throughout, the author presents techniques to aid in the writing of programs and makes liberal use of boxes which present "Mistakes to Avoid. " Many programming examples are discussed in detail which illustrate general approaches to programming. These include: * abstracting a problem; * creating pseudo code as an intermediate solution; * top-down and bottom-up design; * building procedural and data abstractions; * writing progams in modules which are easily testable. Numerous exercises help the readers test their understanding of the material and develop some ideas in greater depth. As a result this text will make an ideal first course for all students coming to computer science for the first time.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Non-Fiction Computing & I.T.Computer Science Computer Programming & Software Development Software Engineering

Introduction to Computer Science
Problem Solving and Problem Abstraction
Programming the Computer
Lists: the Basic Data Structure
Conditionals
Repetition through Recursion
Data Structures
Functionals
Input and Output
Repetition through Iteration
Advanced uses of Functions
Database Management Systems
Compilers and Interpreters
Operating Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Soft Computing
Fuzzy Logic
Neural Networks, and Genetic Algorithms
Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

Exploring Computer Science with Scheme

At a Glance

Hardcover

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Computer Programming & Software Development

Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course

Learn Computer Programming the Easy Way

The C Programming Language

Prentice Hall Software

Python Crash Course

3rd Edition - A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

Addiction by Design

Machine Gambling in Las Vegas

Machine Learning For Dummies

For Dummies (Computer/Tech)

Python Automation For Dummies

For Dummies (Computer/Tech)

The Legend of Zelda(tm) Tears of the Kingdom - The Complete Official Guide

Collector's Edition

Make: Electronics, 3e

Learning by Discovery: A hands-on primer for the new electronics enthusiast

Arduino For Dummies

For Dummies (Computer/Tech)

Python All-in-One For Dummies

3rd Edition

Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 17 and iPhone Air

Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)

Designing and Prototyping Interfaces with Figma - Third Edition

Build a modern UI/UX with auto layout, prototyping, and scalable components

Rust Web Programming - Third Edition

A hands-on guide to Rust for modern web development, with microservices and nanoservices

Deep Learning Applications in Operations Research

Building Microservices

Designing Fine-Grained Systems 2nd Edition

The Linux Command Line, 3rd Edition

A Complete Introduction

Python Workout, Second Edition

200 ten-minute exercises

Make : Analog Synthesizers

A modern approach to old-school sound synthesis

Code

2nd Edition - The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

Coding For Kids For Dummies

For Kids for Dummies

The Man Who Solved the Market

How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution SHORTLISTED FOR THE FT & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019

The Pragmatic Programmer 2nd edition

your journey to mastery, 20th Anniversary Edition

Effective Modern C++

42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 And C++14

Web Engineering

Theory and Practice

This product is categorised by