Computer Science

Course summary

The Computer Science course offers students a unique opportunity to apply theoretical principles to practical, real-world systems. This dynamic field fosters creativity and innovation, allowing learners to explore the natural world through a digital lens. Emphasising computational thinking, the curriculum equips students with essential skills for problem- solving, system design, and an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of both human and machine intelligence. Structure Year 1 • Fundamentals of programming • Fundamentals of data structures • Fundamentals of algorithms • Theory of computation • Fundamentals of data representation • Fundamentals of computer systems Year 2 • Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture • Consequences of uses of computing • Fundamentals of communication and networking • Fundamentals of databases • Big Data • Fundamentals of functional programming • Systematic approach to problem solving • Non-exam assessment – the computing practical project Please access the Ripley St Thomas Sixth Form courses section for more information https://ripleystthomas.com/sixth-form/courses/