Advances in computing are transforming the way we work. From small businesses to global corporations, software development is at the heart of the commercial world. If you want to learn computer programming and the development of computer systems as well as their organisation, you will enjoy this subject. The aim of this A and AS Level Computer Science specifications is to develop your understanding of existing and new cutting edge technologies in the field of Computer Science. This brand new course will teach you a lot about computers and the ways in which computers are organised in terms of software, data, hardware, communications and people. You will develop the skills necessary to apply your understanding to the development of computer-based solutions. You will also consider systematic methods of solution implementation, testing and documentation. What will I study? The course will focus on: Fundamentals of programming Fundamentals of data structures Fundamentals of algorithms Theory of computation 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 Systematic approach to problem solving Non-exam assessment - the computing practical project
Name: Computing GCE A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level in Computer Science Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Unlike previous A levels, the assessment for the full A level takes place in the final year of the course. Students wishing to complete the AS year only, will study the same content but will undergo a different scheme of assessment. A Paper 1 On Screen examination 2 hour 30 minutes 40% of the total A level marks Some questions are based on preliminary materials (vb.net program). The exam focuses on bullet points 1-4 . A Paper 2 Written examination 2 hour 30 minutes 40% of the total A level marks This examination focuses on the main subject content (bullet points 5-13) Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151015 10:32:02 Updated 20151015 10:32:02
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