The A-Level Computer Science course is not about simply learning to use software packages 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 solutions, 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 computer science 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. The A-Level specification studied will be AQA (7516-7517).
Name: Computer Science (A2) Qualification title: GCE A Level in Computer Science Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment this is split across two years and will be assessed by two examination units and one programming project. Paper 1 focuses on programming ability as well as building in a systematic approach to problem solving, topics include; Fundamentals of Programming, Fundamentals of Data Structures, Software Development, Theory of Computation. Meanwhile Paper 2 focuses on students’ theoretical knowledge, topics include; Fundamentals of Data Representation, Fundamentals of Computer Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Organisation and Architecture, Consequences of Uses of Computing, Fundamentals of Communication and Networking, Fundamentals of Databases, Big Data, Fundamentals of Functional Programming. • Paper 1 - 40% of A-level. On-screen exam (2 hours 30 mins) which tests students ability to write/adapt/extend programs. • Paper 2 – 40% of A-Level. Written exam (2 hours 30 mins) focusing on theoretical knowledge answered via short and extended-answer questions. • Individual Project - 20% of A-level (Internally assessed). Students will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving, to create their own individual programming project. If you have an interest in developing your programming and logical thinking skills and like to write/adapt code, then this is the course for you. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150924 12:50:30 Updated 20160804 13:11:59
There is no financial outlay as all materials are provided by the ICT department. The Sixth Form College will provide the relevant course materials including; electronic copies of textbooks, equipment and learning resources used for this course. Course books may be purchased individually, however subjects may also loan textbooks to students in return for a deposit. In the case of field trips and optional activities, a contribution may be expected (excluding tuition and travel), this will be notified in advance of the event. Equipment required There is no financial outlay as all materials are provided by the ICT department. The Sixth Form College will provide the relevant course materials including; electronic copies of textbooks, equipment and learning resources used for this course. Course books may be purchased individually, however subjects may also loan textbooks to students in return for a deposit. In the case of field trips and optional activities, a contribution may be expected (excluding tuition and travel), this will be notified in advance of the event.
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