{"id":114,"date":"2018-10-28T04:28:12","date_gmt":"2018-10-28T08:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbooks.concordia.ca\/disciplineguide2\/chapter\/computing-software\/"},"modified":"2024-05-16T11:16:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T15:16:38","slug":"computing-software","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbooks.concordia.ca\/oerbydiscipline2\/chapter\/computing-software\/","title":{"raw":"Computing Science and Software Engineering","rendered":"Computing Science and Software Engineering"},"content":{"raw":"\"Button<\/a>\r\n

\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0Open Textbooks and Concordia Courses<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Open Textbook Title<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPotentially Relevant Courses<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction<\/td>\r\nCOEN 231<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Book of Proof<\/td>\r\nCOMP 232<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Mathematical Reasoning: Writing and Proof<\/td>\r\nCOMP 232<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Introduction to Probability<\/td>\r\nCOMP 233<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Introduction to Probability, Statistics and Random Processes<\/td>\r\nCOMP 233<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Delftse Foundations of Computation<\/td>\r\nCOMP 335<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Foundations of Computation<\/td>\r\nCOMP 335<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Programming Fundamentals - A Modular Structured Approach using C++<\/td>\r\nCOMP 345<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Programming Fundamentals \u2013 A Modular Structured Approach, 2nd Edition<\/td>\r\nCOMP 348<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Programming Languages: Application and Interpretation<\/td>\r\nCOMP 348<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Database Design<\/td>\r\nCOMP 353<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming<\/td>\r\nSOEN 287<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
The Missing Link: An Introduction to Web Development and Programming<\/td>\r\nSOEN 287<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
A Brief Introduction to Engineering Computation with MATLAB<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Computer Science 20 - Saskatoon<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Java, Java, Java: Object-Oriented Problem Solving<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Think Stats: Probability and Statistics for Programmers<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0Description and Access<\/h2>\r\n

Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction<\/a><\/h3>\r\nApproved by the American Institute of Mathematics, this textbook grew out of a discrete mathematics course at the University of Northern Colorado.\r\n\r\nIncludes: questions, answers, instructor resources upon request\r\n\r\nMay suit: COEN 231 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics<\/em>\r\n

Book of Proof<\/a><\/h3>\r\nApproved by the American Institute of Mathematics and adopted widely by other universities, this textbook is an introduction to the standard methods of proving mathematical theorems.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: instructor resources, workbook\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: COMP 232 Mathematics for Computer Science<\/em>\r\n

Mathematical Reasoning: Writing and Proof<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis textbook is designed for the \ufb01rst course in a mathematics curriculum that introduces students to the processes of constructing and writing proofs. It focuses on the formal development of mathematics.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: questions, answers, instructor resources upon request\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: COMP 232 Mathematics for Computer Science<\/em>\r\n

Introduction to Probability<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThe textbook is intended for use in a standard one-term course, in which both discrete and continuous probability is covered.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: exercises and solutions\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: COMP 233 Probability and Statistics for Computer Science<\/em>\r\n

Introduction to Probability, Statistics and Random Processes<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis textbook is intended for undergraduate and first-year graduate-level courses in probability, statistics, and random processes.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: exercises, solutions, code\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: COMP 233 Probability and Statistics for Computer Science<\/em>\r\n

Delftse Foundations of Computation<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThe textbook is designed for an introductory course in theoretical computer science. It includes topics from propositional and predicate logic, proof techniques, set theory and the theory of computation, along with practical applications to computer science.\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: COMP 335 Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science<\/em>\r\n

Foundations of Computation<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThe textbook is designed for a one-semester course in theoretical computer science.\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: COMP 335 Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science<\/em>\r\n

Programming Fundamentals - A Modular Structured Approach using C++<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis reviewed open textbook covers content normally found in an introductory C++ programming course, including decisions, loops, functions, arrays and file I\/O.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: instructor and student resources\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: COMP 345 Advanced Program Design with C++<\/em>\r\n

Programming Fundamentals \u2013 A Modular Structured Approach, 2nd Edition<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis is the second edition to Programming Fundamentals - A Modular Structured Approach using C++<\/a><\/span>. The goal is to make it programming-language neutral, so that it may serve as an introductory programming textbook for students using any of a variety of programming languages, including C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Swift.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: pseudocode, flowcharts, and example code in C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Swift\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: COMP 348 Principles of Programming Languages<\/em>\r\n

Programming Languages: Application and Interpretation<\/a><\/h3>\r\nWritten by a computer science professor at Brown University, this textbook takes a non-linear approach to the subject matter.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: exercises and activities\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: COMP 348 Principles of Programming Languages<\/em>\r\n

Database Design<\/a><\/h3>\r\nAn introductory textbook that covers database systems and database design concepts.\r\n\r\nIncludes:<\/strong> end-of-chapter exercises, sample ERD exercises, SQL lab with solution\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: COMP 353 Databases<\/em>\r\n

Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis book covers the principles of programming and introduces JavaScript. It is written by a programming language enthusiast.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: exercises and solutions\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: SOEN 287 Web Programming<\/em>\r\n

The Missing Link: An Introduction to Web Development and Programming<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis textbook provides the developer with an understanding of the various elements of web development by focusing on the concepts and fundamentals through the examples within, providing a foundation that allows easier transition to other languages and a better understanding of how to approach their work.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: questions, discussions, solutions\r\n\r\nMay suit<\/strong>: SOEN 287 Web Programming<\/em>\r\n

A Brief Introduction to Engineering Computation with MATLAB<\/a><\/h3>\r\nSpecifically designed for students with no programming experience, the strategic goal of the course and book is to provide learners with an appreciation for the role computation plays in solving engineering problems.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: study guide, problem sets\r\n

Computer Science 20 - Saskatoon<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThrough its text and videos, this resource provides an interactive experience on learning to write and execute Python code. In addition to simply executing code, there is a unique feature called codelens<\/em> that allows control of the flow of execution in order to gain a better understanding of how the program works.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: videos, quizzes, exercises\r\n

Java, Java, Java: Object-Oriented Problem Solving<\/a><\/h3>\r\nSuitable for a typical Introduction to Computer Science course or for a slightly more advanced Java as a Second Language course. This textbook takes the \u201cobjects first\u201d approach to programming and problem solving. It provides careful coverage of Java language features, introductory programming concepts, and object-oriented design principles.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: self-study exercises with answers, end-of-chapter exercises, and a companion website with instructor resources upon request\r\n

Think Stats: Probability and Statistics for Programmers<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThe book is an introduction to the practical tools of exploratory data analysis, especially for Python programmers.\r\n\r\nIncludes<\/strong>: exercises, experiments, code\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n
\r\n
\r\n

<\/a>Support for Open Textbooks at Concordia<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n
\r\n