This book is intended for the second course in Computer Science. It investigates the topics of data structure and software development. It covers abstract data types, data structures, recursions and the analysis of algorithms, and addresses topics related to the software life cycle specification, design, implementation, validation and maintenance.

Computers: Systems & Applications has been designed for the course on ‘Fundamentals/Introduction of Computers’ for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of all universities in India. It integrates all the basic concepts and latest information about computers. The contents of the book are student-friendly and give a complete coverage of computers, and the latest advancements in the field of information technology.

Does on-line learning confuse you? If you’re like most people in the training field, including those who have already worked with on-line learning, it probably does. In An Overview of On-Line Learning Saul Carliner clears away the confusion by defining basic terms and concepts, and demonstrating how they relate to one another. This title is an excellent resource for people with an education or training background who have little experience with on-line learning. People with other backgrounds who will play a role in on-line learning, or on-line learning professionals who want an intellectual framework for the complexities of on-line learning, will also find it beneficial.

Artificial Neural Systems or neural networks are physically cellular systems which can acquire, store and utilize experimental knowledge. It helps the reader to understand the acquisition and retrieval of experimental knowledge in densely interconnected networks containing cells of processing elements and interconnecting links. The book also addresses the concepts of parallel machines that are able to acquire knowledge and the corresponding issues of implementation.

This book covers various topics on computer aided manufacturing in simple langusge and easy to understand diagrams. The topics covered are not only the traditional areas of CAM but also emerging areas like product data management, product modeling, and assembly and tolerance modeling, rapid proto-typing, and features of modern CAD/CAM software. Key features of the book: — Theoretical and practical issues of CAM discussed in detail — Topics on product data management, product modeling and assembly, and tolerance modeling are also dealt with — Fundamental coverrage of CNC machines (technology, functions, classification of CNC systems) included — Includes review questions at the end of each chapter and also programming exercises

Computer Graphics & Animation provides an introduction to the subject with detailed coverage of all topics, from basic principles to practical applications, and is suitable for a one-semester course. The book will also be suitable for a project-based introductory course on Computer Graphics. Key Features — Provides detailed discussion of 2-D and 3-D concepts and techniques. — Separate chapters on Multimedia and Animation have been included. — A separate chapter has been added on Virtual Reality and Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML). — Summary and review questions have been included at the end of each chapter for better understanding of the concepts.

This book presents state-of-the-art with a unique balance among the theoretical principles, design approaches and practical implementation of the computer architecture and organization. Covers history, theory and practice of computer architecture from a minimalist perspective. All the traditional topics including the principles of digital computer organization, processor organization, memory organization, I/O organization with numerous types of mostly-used popular ports, and control organization are covered with detailed diagrams. The conceptual second half of this book dealing with Risc Processor Architecture, Pipeline Architecture and Parallel Architecture including supercomputers makes this book unique and interesting. The author explains all these principles with illustrative examples of architecture of a lot of computer systems ranging from micro to mini, supermini, mainframes and even supercomputers with commodity microprocessors. The prime focus is placed on synthesis by exploring the relationship among the architecture of different resources of the computer system.

A computer network is a system of electronic technologies that are linked in order to share information/resources and exchange files. It allows electronic communications among individual computers connected by electronic circuitry. The chapters presented in this book include detailed information on the network structure, topology, protocols and architecture. The different layers and their functions are also well-defined and described in an easy-to-read manner. Each chapter contains self-review questions that will help students to self-evaluate their understanding. Key Features — Includes current techniques associated with the network layer — Covers a wide syllabi (B.Tech, MCA, MSIS, BCA) — Review questions included at the end of each chapter — Network security, www, network management, e-mail working presented clearly

The book starts with the basic concepts of object oriented programming and a concise introduction to Java language and Java architecture. The classes, inheritance and abstract classes are explained with the help of programs. All chapters contain complete programs with outputs. In addition real life problems are stated and complete programs are given. Important points are highlighted and all chapters contain objective type review questions. Key Features — Clean and crisp description and explanation — Hard to understand concepts are explained through appropriate conceptual diagrams — Review questions and exercises for each chapter — 204 complete programs — 35 programs for real life problems — 149 figures and 47 tables

The book starts with the basic concepts of object oriented programming and a concise introduction to Java language and Java architecture. The classes, inheritance and abstract classes are explained with the help of programs. All chapters contain complete programs with outputs. In addition real life problems are stated and complete programs are given. Important points are highlighted and all chapters contain objective type review questions. Advanced chapters such as JDBC, Swing, Servlet and RMI will serve as resource material for professional programmers. Key Features of the book — Clean and crisp description and explanation — Complete program for each concept — Hard to understand concepts are explained through appropriate conceptual diagrams — Review questions and exercises for each chapter — 234 complete programs — 37 programs for real life problems — 187 figures and 53 tables — Updated to J2SE6 — Textbook for MCA., M.Sc., B.E., B.Sc. and B.C.A. courses