60-140
Problem Solving, Programs, and Computers

Course Notes can be downloaded from these links:

Electronic version of 60-140 course notes (4 slides per page)

Electronic version of 60-140 course notes (1 slide per page)

RECOMMENDED TEXT:

C.I. Ezeife, “Problem Solving and Programs with C", a book published by Nelson Thomson Learning Ltd., August 2010, 3rd edition (used to teach C programming to 1^st year class), isbn 0-17-633082-8. Included in the book are lab manuals and test samples. Book is available at the University Book Store. Lecture slides are available through course web site.

The most current version of this book is available in the university bookstore. Some of the differences between the 2010, 3^rd edition of the book and the 2003, 2^nd edition are:

i. the new 3^rd edition adds current and more operating systems concepts, some information on the use of the web, Unix commands, text editors like pico and nedit, Windows and PC based integrated development environment.

ii. It also includes more pictures to describe evolving technologies like transistors, vacuum tubes, and to summarize chapter concepts.

iii. As requested by students, each chapter now includes a section with more exercises that have provided answers as well as tips on some programming errors.

iv. The new book provides general updates and new information that enhance learning.