Computer Science Illuminated

SectionLaying the Groundwork
ChapterChapter 1 The Big Picture
SectionThe Information Layer
ChapterChapter 2 Binary Values and Number Systems
ChapterChapter 3 Data Representation
SectionThe Hardware Layer
ChapterChapter 4 Gates and Circuits
ChapterChapter 5 Computing Components
SectionThe Programming Layer
ChapterChapter 6 Low-Level Programming Languages and Pseudocode
ChapterChapter 7 Problem Solving and Algorithms
ChapterChapter 8 Abstract Data Types and Subprograms
ChapterChapter 9 Object-Oriented Design and High-Level Programming Languages
SectionThe Operating Systems Layer
ChapterChapter 10 Operating Systems
ChapterChapter 11 File Systems and Directories
SectionThe Applications Layer
ChapterChapter 12 Information Systems
ChapterChapter 13 Artificial Intelligence
ChapterChapter 14 Simulation, Graphics, Gaming, and Other Applications
SectionThe Communications Layer
ChapterChapter 15 Networks
ChapterChapter 16 The World Wide Web
ChapterChapter 17 Computer Security
SectionIn Conclusion
ChapterChapter 18 Limitations of Computing