Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Advances in computing are transforming the way we work and this course has been designed to allow you to gain an understanding of the Computer Science world. This course combines computational thinking, programming and the science of how computer systems work from hardware up. There is an expanded maths focus, looking at logic, number systems, number bases, boolean algebra, programming language arithmetic and complex algorithms. We will look at the theory behind the construction of computer languages, computational problem solving as well as understanding hardware and networking. This course would suit those who wish to expand their ability in programming, who is self motivated and enjoys the satisfaction of realising an outcome through hard work. Students should have a good sense of logic and mathematics but need creativity to realise the best outcomes. GCSE Computer Science is not a requirement, but it is highly desirable. It will be expected that you have programming skill already or be prepared to undertake additional up-skilling in your own time in order to catch up, during the summer break, before the course begins.