Computing requires and develops logical thinking, especially when analyzing, designing and implementing practical coursework projects. It is a rapidly developing area that influences all aspects of life. The increasing use of computers in design, particularly for the internet and e-commerce, has created a whole new area where the knowledge gained from this course can be applied. Year 1: - Drawing and interpreting simple state transition diagrams and transition tables - Programming in a high-level programming language - The binary number system - The stages of development of a hardware/software system - Logic gates and Boolean algebra - The internal components of a computer and hardware devices - The fundamentals of computer systems - The structure of the internet, networking protocols and the consequences of uses of computing Year 2: - Problem-solving and algorithmic complexity - Algorithms and data structures for problem-solving - Programming paradigms and object-oriented programming techniques - The role of an operating system and database design - Analysis, design, construction, testing, training and maintenance of a programmed solution
5 x GCSEs at grades 9-4, including a grade 6 (or higher) in maths and a grade 6 in computing. Students who have not studied computing at GCSE will be considered for the course if they can demonstrate that they are competent programmers
Computer systems – 40% exam Algorithms and programming – 40% exam Programming project – 20% coursework
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Marnham Road, Newark, NG22 0JH |
Computing requires and develops logical thinking, especially when analyzing, designing and implementing practical coursework projects. It is a rapidly developing area that influences all aspects of life. The increasing use of computers in design, particularly for the internet and e-commerce, has created a whole new area where the knowledge gained from this course can be applied. Year 1: - Drawing and interpreting simple state transition diagrams and transition tables - Programming in a high-level programming language - The binary number system - The stages of development of a hardware/software system - Logic gates and Boolean algebra - The internal components of a computer and hardware devices - The fundamentals of computer systems - The structure of the internet, networking protocols and the consequences of uses of computing Year 2: - Problem-solving and algorithmic complexity - Algorithms and data structures for problem-solving - Programming paradigms and object-oriented programming techniques - The role of an operating system and database design - Analysis, design, construction, testing, training and maintenance of a programmed solution
5 x GCSEs at grades 9-4, including a grade 6 (or higher) in maths and a grade 6 in computing. Students who have not studied computing at GCSE will be considered for the course if they can demonstrate that they are competent programmers
Computer systems – 40% exam Algorithms and programming – 40% exam Programming project – 20% coursework