A Balanced Introduction to Computer Science
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Table of Contents

  • 1 Computer Basics
  • 2 HTML and Web Pages
  • 3 The Internet and the Web
  • 4 JavaScript and Dynamic Web Pages
  • 5 JavaScript and User Interaction
  • 6 The History of Computers
  • 7 Functions and Randomness
  • 8 Algorithms and Programming Languages
  • 9 Abstraction and Libraries
  • 10 Computer Science as a Discipline
  • 11 Conditional Execution
  • 12 Data Representation
  • 13 Conditional Repetition
  • 14 Inside the Computer–The von Neumann Architecture
  • 15 JavaScript Strings
  • 16 Inside the Computer–Transistors and Integrated Circuits
  • 17 JavaScript Arrays
  • 18 Computers and Society
  • Appendix A: Browser Basics
  • Appendix B: Common Text Editors
  • Appendix C: HTML Reference
  • Appendix D: JavaScript Reference
  • Appendix E: random.jsLibrary
  • Appendix F: time.jsLibrary
  • Appendix G: arrays.jsLibrary
  • Index
  • Trademark Information
  • Photo Credits

About the Author

David Reed is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in computer science from Duke University in 1992, and subsequently taught and conducted research at Duke University and Dickinson College before joining the Creighton faculty in 2000. His primary interests are in artificial intelligence, programming languages, and computer science education, where he has published extensively on topics such as apprentice-based learning, Web-based programming, and innovative instructional methods in introductory computer science. He is a member of the Liberal Arts Computer Science Consortium and the Chief Reader for the Advanced Placement® Computer Science Exam since 2004.

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“The textbook [Reed] explains a concept, shows the code, then give a pictorial example to reinforce that point. An excellent example is in chapter four when talking about ONMOUSEOVER and ONMOUSEOUT.” — Dr. Jenna Miley, Bainbridge College

“The thing that struck me [about Reed] was how the examples are presented followed by adding functionality, basically anticipating questions that a reader would have after doing the examples.” — Lionel Craddock, Bluefield State College

“The examples are illuminating and effective.” — Lionel Craddock, Bluefield State College

“This text [Reed] offers very clear explanations of difficult topics.” — Ralph Hooper, University of Alabama

“Reed’s examples are relevant and fun; his language is clear and concise, and his use of the language is accessible to non-majors.” — Arnold D. Miles, Georgetown University

“The programming is presented in a well-organized manner; it builds smoothly.” — Arnold D. Miles, Georgetown University

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