Based on the ACM model curriculum guidelines, this easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate text covers all the fundamentals of computer science required for first year students embarking on a computing degree. Divided into five parts ? computer and data, computer hardware, computer software, data organization and with an introduction to some of the more advanced topics ? Foundations of Computer Science gives students a bird?s eye view of the subject. Each chapter includes key terms, summaries, review questions, multiple-choice questions, and exercises to enhance learning, while introducing tools such as UML, structure chart and pseudocode, which students will need in order to succeed in later courses. The text is also supported by numerous figures, examples, exercises, selected solutions and a test bank, all designed to ease and aid the learning process. Updated to cover the latest technologies and changes to course requirements, this second edition features new and updated coverage of: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Ethics and Crimes, Networking, LINUX, and Security.

Behrouz Forouzan，毕业于加州大学艾尔温分校，现在是迪安那大学教授，从事计算机信息系统专业的课程设置。此外，他还是多家公司的系统开发咨询顾问。除本书外，Forouzan还著有多部成功的编程与网络方面的书，包括《TCP/IP Protocol Suite》和《Local Area Network》等。

Firouz Mosharraf，美国Rio Hondo学院工程系教授。