Designed for the introductory computing and computer science course, the student-friendly Computer Science Illuminated, Eighth Edition provides students with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non-majors a complete introduction to computing. Fully revised and updated, the eighth edition of this best-selling text retains the accessibility and in-depth coverage of previous editions, while incorporating all-new material on cutting-edge issues in computer science. Authored by the award-winning team Nell Dale and John Lewis, the text provides a unique and innovative layered approach, moving through the levels of computing from an organized, language-neutral perspective.
Key Features:
- Updated to latest AP CS Principles.
- New section on cryptocurrency.
- Expanded coverage of blockchain, cybersecurity attacks, and e-commerce.
- Navigate Advantage includes the following student resources: Supplemental programming chapters, animations, and additional Study Aids (Flash cards, Practice Quizzes, Learning Objectives, Lecture Outlines).
- Cloud Desktop and companion lab exercises are available on Navigate, which include 23 different lab exercises on topics such as programming, databases, networking, and more.
- Instructor resources include answers to-text questions, slides in PowerPoint, Test Bank and AP CS Principles Mapping Guide.