Computer Science

Course summary

Our core purpose is to promote the enjoyment of computer science, whilst building confidence and curiosity in our students by encouraging them that ‘it’s ok to make mistakes because mistakes allow thinking to happen’ We aim to deepen their computing knowledge, challenge their current thinking, knowledge and understanding and develop their analytical skills in articulating computational thinking concepts. We want students to build on their logical ability, attempting questions once, twice or even three times without giving up. Furthermore, to build resilience in response to the unfamiliar using highly developed analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills that require them to decide on the most efficient course of action. Opportunities are sought to teach the history and development of computing through the ages. Contextualised computing will show students the relevant application of their study to ‘real world’ problems. Students are encouraged to study computing at University and will be well prepared through the effective delivery of the core content and the insistence on developing computing from first principles. These fundamental skills also complement the study of subjects such as Mathematics, IT, Economics and Business alongside generic, logical problem decomposition.