Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Why Study Computer Sciences? Computer Science is an exciting subject that encourages students to think creatively, logically and critically and to develop advanced problem solving skills. Students choose to study Computer Science because they are passionate about computers and want to learn about computer architecture; communications and networking; fundamentals of data representation and data structures. Students will build on their GCSE skills to develop more complex algorithms and will implement these using a variety of programming projects. Python is the main language used, but other languages will be experienced throughout the course. What Topics Will I Study? - Computing Principles - Software and software development - Programming - Data types, data structures and algorithms - The characteristics of processors, input, output and storage devices - Legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues - Algorithms and problem solving - Elements of computational thinking - Problem solving and programming - Algorithms What Careers or Higher Education Follow from this Subject? Career options include programmer, web developer, computer games designer, ICT technician, network management, software development, Information System Management. This course provides you with all the necessary skills needed for business and the world of work. An Example/Illustration of the Type of Work Involved: Programming in a variety of programming languages i.e. Java, Python and Visual Basic.