Computing

This course will give you the basics of computing. You’ll learn programming, networking,
databases and many other aspects of the industry. It’s a good starting point for anyone wishing
to get into the IT industry.

The course covers the following …
Computer systems:

• systems architecture
• memory
• storage
• wired and wireless networks
• network topologies, protocols and layers
• system security
• system software
• ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns.

Computational thinking, algorithms and programming:

• algorithms
• programming techniques
• producing robust programs
• computational logic
• translators and facilities of languages
• data representation.

Programming project:

• programming techniques
• analysis
• design
• development
• testing and evaluation and conclusions.

You will be required to have a working knowledge of software programming and some
knowledge of hardware components. This can be gained by studying the Practical Computer
Programming course (CSC4) at the College.
You will also need hold GCSEs at grade 4 in English and maths.

You will be assessed via exams.

Upon successful completion you may progress to a range of level 3 computing courses at the
College.