The A-Level Computer Science course is not about simply learning to use tools or training in a programming language. Instead the emphasis is on computational thinking, a method of reasoning used by both humans and machines. This course has an emphasis on; abstract thinking, problem-solving, engineering-based thinking, algorithmic and mathematical reasoning. Students will have the opportunity to develop their programming skills in a range of languages including; Python, C#, HTML & JavaScript, SQL. Students will also study the theoretical side of computing which will cover; object-oriented programming, hardware & networking, data representation, systems life cycle development, big data, and many other interesting areas. This course aims to prepare students for a bright future in the computer science Industry.
Name: Computer Science (AS) Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Computer Science Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Year 12 (AS Level) - Two units: Paper 1 – focuses on problem solving and programming ability: • Fundamentals of Programming. • Fundamentals of Data Structures. • Software Development. • Theory of Computation. Paper 2 - focuses on theoretical aspects of Computer Science. • Fundamentals of Data Representation. • Fundamentals of Computer Systems. • Fundamentals of Computer Organisation and Architecture. • Consequences of Uses of Computing. • Fundamentals of Communication and Networking. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150924 12:48:17 Updated 20160804 13:11:48
There is no financial outlay as all materials are provided by the ICT department. There is optional expense of a Trip to the Business & ICT Live Conference in Paris at a cost of 300GBP. Equipment required There is no financial outlay as all materials are provided by the ICT department. There is optional expense of a Trip to the Business & ICT Live Conference in Paris at a cost of 300GBP.
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