For courses in Problem Solving/Programming Logic and Programming Concepts and Logic.

With exceptionally clear explanation of basic programming design principles, this book really starts from the beginning and assumes no prior programming knowledge. Using a unique concept-oriented, language-independent approach, it explores the structured design concepts, object-oriented design concepts, and problem-solving tools--through simple language, step-by-step examples, many sample problems, enrichment sections, and exercises. Chapter topics cover an introduction to structured design, SIMPLE SEQUENCE control structure, IFTHENELSE control structure, DOWHILE control structure--counter-controlled loops, DOWHILE control structure--trailer record logic, modularization, CASE control structure, DOUNTIL control structure, introduction to arrays, introduction to object-oriented design, inheritance, other class and object relationships, array applications, master file update processing, and control-break processing. For self-teachers and -learners of computer programming concepts.