Why choose Computer Science? Computer Science is a practical and yet intensely creative subject ,where learners can apply the academic principles learned in class to real world systems. Students will develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. AS or A2 Computer Science provides an excellent grounding for students wanting to study Computer Science or other technical subjects at university. It combines well with Maths or any of the three sciences. Resources and Facilities ? Two teaching rooms equipped with modern hardware and software ? Drop-in study areas equipped with computers are also available to Computer Science students Teaching and Learning Styles ? A mix of practical and theory lessons. ? Practical lessons include programming basics, creating software solutions and coursework. ? Theory lessons include topics such as systems analysis, programming languages, computer hardware, networks and data transmission. Assessment There will be two equally weighted units assessed by two written papers of 1 hour and 15 minutes each: 01 Computing Principles; 02 Algorithms and problem solving. Candidates must take both components. Progression Opportunities Most of our students will go on to study either Computer Science or a related subject at university.
Name: Computer Science AS Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Computing Qualification type: Assessment Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20160317 09:21:30 Updated 20160317 09:21:30
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Title: GCE AS Level in Computing Qualification: GCE AS Level in Computing Classification: Information and Communication Technology