Information and software technology : a project-based approach / David Grover, Heather Knights, Eamon Gormley.

Includes index.

CORE
1 Projects: design, produce, evaluate
2 Hardware
3 Software
4 Data handling
5 Past, current and emerging technologies
6 People
7 Issues
OPTIONS
8 Artificial intelligence, simulation and modelling
9 Authoring and multimedia
10 Database design
11 Digital media
12 The internet and website development
13 Networking systems
14 Robotics and automated systems
15 Software development and programming.CORE
1 Projects: design, produce, evaluate
2 Hardware
3 Software
4 Data handling
5 Past, current and emerging technologies
6 People
7 Issues
OPTIONS
8 Artificial intelligence, simulation and modelling
9 Authoring and multimedia
10 Database design
11 Digital media
12 The internet and website development
13 Networking systems
14 Robotics and automated systems
15 Software development and programming.

FEATURES: Chapter opening pages list syllabus outcome numbers and outline the outcomes and key terms used in that chapter. Each chapter begins with an 'Action' section that presents a real-life application of the following content: Chapter 15: Software development and programming has been completely reworked to meet the demands of teaching and learning in this course. New case studies present students with challenging material and highlight relevant examples of the theory. 'Infobits' provide snippets of interesting information to stimulate curiosity and 'Issues boxes' explore legal and social concerns. Updated activities at the end of each section and a wealth of questions throughout to ensure student engagement. Project sections at the end of the Options chapters have been completely updated to be more user-friendly and engaging. Information and Software Technology: A Project Based Approach has been fully updated to cover emerging technologies and practices. This book features new topics such as 3D printing, cloud computing and HTML5, as well as an extended section on augmented reality. The text also gives an in-depth coverage of the Core topics, which provide a reference when studying the Options. *Complimentary access to NelsonNet is available to teachers who use the accompanying student book as a core resource in their classroom. Contact your education consultant for access codes and conditions. --Cengage.com.au