The course covers programming a system using a high level programming language rather than the use of packages as in ICT. The course includes learning about computer systems from hardware, software and networks to the legal, ethical, moral and cultural implications. Valuable skills developed include problem solving, solution design, development, testing and evaluating. The topics that are covered are: Computational thinking; Problem solving and programming; Data structure and algorithms; Components of a computer and their uses; Software and software development; Exchanging data including network and web technologies; Project and time management skills.
Grade 5 in Maths Computer Science minimum grade 4 (if previously studied)
2 external exams and an assessment
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT |
The course covers programming a system using a high level programming language rather than the use of packages as in ICT. The course includes learning about computer systems from hardware, software and networks to the legal, ethical, moral and cultural implications. Valuable skills developed include problem solving, solution design, development, testing and evaluating. The topics that are covered are: Computational thinking; Problem solving and programming; Data structure and algorithms; Components of a computer and their uses; Software and software development; Exchanging data including network and web technologies; Project and time management skills.
Grade 5 in Maths Computer Science minimum grade 4 (if previously studied)
2 external exams and an assessment
