英国剑桥大学的巴贝奇发明差分机.ppt

Chapter 0 Introduction Chapter 0: Introduction 0.1 The Role of Algorithms 0.2 The Origins of Computing Machines 0.3 The Science of Algorithms 0.4 Abstraction 0.5 An Outline of Our Study 0.6 Social Repercussions Chapter 0: Introduction Computer science is the discipline that seeks to build a scientific foundation for such topics as computer design, computer programming, information processing …etc. Computer science provides the underpinnings for today’s computer applications as well as the foundations for tomorrow’s applications. Algorithms: Definitions Algorithm = a set of steps that defines