Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Computing is a discipline that offers rewarding and challenging possibilities for a wide range of students regardless of their range of interests. Computing requires and develops capabilities in solving deep, multidimensional problems which need imagination and sensitivity to a variety of concerns. This course has been designed to: • Prepare students who wish to go on to higher education courses or employment where a knowledge of Computing and Systems Analysis and Design would be beneficial. • Allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the fundamental principles of the subject. • Be accessible for students with no prior knowledge of programming. • The course emphasises the ability to think computationally and students who enjoy solving complex problems will enjoy the content relating to this. Students who take the course will have the opportunity to develop their programming skills, generally with a focus on Python and Visual Basic. Net although most material is language-independent so they can seek to develop other programming languages if they wish.