Examine the way that separate components work together, and the ways that computers talk to each other. This course gives a real insight into how computers work. Young people aged 16-18. In Computer Science, there is a great emphasis on problem solving which means being able to analyse problems in a logical way and devise solutions. Often the solutions will take the form of computer programs which you will learn to design, code and test. You will develop your skills in advanced techniques such as object-oriented programming. You will also learn about the fundamentals of computer systems. This will involve learning about the computer as an electronic device, about logic gates and Boolean algebra as well as studying binary and other number bases. Networks and web technologies are important areas of Computer Science and you will learn about underlying theory as well as about recent developments in this fast changing area. In the second year of the course you will undertake a significant programming project which you will choose yourself. It is strongly recommended that you do some computer programming to help you decide if the subject is right for you, as programming is a very large component of the course. Any language will do, for example Python, Visual Basic, Java, C# (HTML is fun to learn and use but it is not a programming language so it will not give you a good idea of what programming is about).
Name: Computer Science A Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Computing Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150918 13:14:42 Updated 20150918 13:14:42
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CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE
Further Education
2077009200
http://www.candi.ac.uk
383
HOLLOWAY ROAD
Town:
LONDON
Title: GCE AS Level in Computing Qualification: GCE AS Level in Computing Classification: Information and Communication Technology