Computational Thinking: A Perspective on Computer Science

The book is divided into chapters on logic thinking, algorithmic thinking, systems thinking, and network thinking.

Format: Hardback
Length: 319 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive textbook serves as a foundational resource for introductory computer science courses, designed to cater to undergraduate students from diverse disciplines. With a self-contained approach and no prior prerequisites, it emphasizes fundamental knowledge and critical thinking models. Extensively tested in university classrooms for over six years, this textbook has also been utilized in summer schools to train university and high-school teachers in teaching introductory computer science courses employing computational thinking methodologies.

From a computational thinking lens, this book delves into the realm of computer science, highlighting its distinctive characteristics. Computer science is characterized by three external factors and eight internal elements, including automatic execution, bit-accuracy, and abstraction. The book is structured into chapters covering logic thinking, algorithmic thinking, systems thinking, and network thinking. Additionally, it addresses societal implications and responsible computing topics, encompassing the ICT industry, digital economy, the wonders of exponentiation, cyberspace, and ethical guidelines for independent work.

The textbook's innovative design fosters active, hands-on learning through the application of Bloom's taxonomy. It presents over 200 challenging problems, spanning various difficulty levels, encouraging students to develop computational solutions using a combination of thought experiments, programming, and written methods. Surprisingly, only a total of 300 lines of code are required to solve most programming problems within this book.

By offering a comprehensive and engaging introduction to computer science, this textbook equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate the digital world with confidence and proficiency. Its versatility makes it suitable for both university and high-school curricula, fostering a strong foundation in computational thinking and preparing students for future technological advancements.

Weight: 664g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811638473
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021