Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Year 1: • Inputs, outputs, storage function of the processor. • Databases • System software, design and development • Computing related legislation • Computational thinking • Algorithms • IDE features • Programming techniques • Data types and structures • Programming paradigms • Web technologies Year 2: • System development and evaluation • Moral and ethical issues • Networks • Compression and encryption • Boolean algebra using Karnaugh Maps • Data representation • Stages of compilation PROGRESSION ROUTES: It is excellent preparation for students looking to take computing studies at degree level, or for anyone considering any kind of career in computing.