Students of Computing will develop an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation; the ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including writing programs to do so; the capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically; and the capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science. Component 1: Programming and System Development • Data Structures • Logical Operations • Algorithms and Programming • Principles of Programming • Systems Analysis • System Design • Software Engineering • Program Construction • Economic, moral, legal, ethical and cultural issues relating to Computer Science. Component 2: Computer Architecture, Data, Communication and Applications • Hardware and Communication • Data Transmission • Data Representation and Data Types • Organisation and Structure of Data • Databases and Distributed Systems • Operating Systems • The need for different types of Software and their Attributes • Data Security and Integrity Processes Component 3: Programmed Solution to a Problem • Discussion • Investigation • Design • Prototype • Post-Prototype Refinement • Software Development • Testing • Evaluation