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Computer Science
STUDY LEVEL CONTACT DETAILS
A level Chris Capey, Head of Department
[email protected]
Computer Science is the study of modern technology and how it is developed using
rapidly changing applications. You’ll use the industry’s leading software and your
logical thinking skills to lay the foundations for your future on this fulfilling course.
What will I study?
This is a practical course with an
emphasis on developing skills such
as teamwork, problem solving and
communication to prepare you
for university and employment.
Throughout the course you will
cover the essential components of
hardware to operate a computer,
along with the theoretical cycle that
allows processing to be possible.
You will also cover other topics such
as problem solving, logic gates and
some elementary Boolean Algebra.
Programming and development skills
are taught in a high level language.
Ultimately, you should be able to
write and develop your own complex
programs by the end of the two
years. Along with the code theory
there is also a practical project
(worth 20% of the marks) which is a
‘free choice’ project where students
solve a real world problem using a
high level programming language.
The course heavily emphasises
logical thinking, which is the only
thinking a computer can understand. chance to build robotics and test
them on real world scenarios to
gauge the challenges we face in
modern technology. The College
also welcomes regular guest
speakers to share their experiences
and discuss current projects.
Co-curricular activities? Where might it lead?
The popular Computing Club and
Programming Club means students
can enjoy aspects of computer
science beyond the A level
syllabus. In addition to this, trips to
“Computer Science in Action” in
London are held where leaders of
the industry introduce the newest
solutions to tackling some of the
most difficult problems in Computer
Science. You will also have the Many Computer Science students
go on to study Computer Science or
similar subjects in Higher Education.
A successful computing student
will have gained a broad range
of transferable skills considered
valuable to universities and
employers.
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