Computers and Computational Thinking

This book uses numerous charts and case studies to explain computer science concepts. It also features a selection of real-world cases in which computer technology has been used to solve problems across different fields of society, with particular attention to applications in agriculture. The way these cases are organized reflects the distinctive learning needs of students at agricultural universities and the approach of using “computing to solve specialized problems.” For example, the textbook’s cases on internet finance, agricultural big data, the agricultural Internet of Things, and the pig industry internet have been selected with these students’ needs in mind, helping them deepen their understanding of their fields and recognize the role computer technology plays in specialized applications.