From my days as a Computer Science student, my approach would be to ask
students in the years ahead of me (eg. Year 2 and 3). If the course has a
mentorship scheme they would be the guys to ask first. Also, try asking the
lecturer of the courses in question. If the department has a dedicated
library then try asking the librarian also.
Strange there is no recommended reading list - I remember those from my
course quite clearly. I would scan the Comp Sci. dept noticeboard for 2nd
years selling their books for the previous years courses and pick them up
on the cheap.
On 27 November 2011 18:09, Chris. Aubrey-Smith <cas194@???> wrote:
> Dear Fellow LUGers,
>
> My grandson has just started a Computer Science course. He writes:
>
> "I'm having trouble finding good/reliable/relevant books on database
> development and computer architecture. My database module doesn't really
> suggest any material and I can't choose between the architecture books. Do
> you have any suggestions?"
> This is a bit outside my confidence zone, so I'd be glad to receive any
> comments or suggestions.
>
> Chris
>
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