Computing influences every aspect of our lives, whether we realize it or not. Although there may be many who can use computers and understand their impact on society, there continues to be a shortage of professionals who understand how computers work. How does a computer work internally? How is data represented in a computer? How do computers communicate with each other? What algorithms should be used to solve a problem? How do you design a computer program? If you are intrigued by these questions then Computer Science may be the course for you. What will I study over the two years? Unit 01: Computer Systems • The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output, and storage devices • Data types, data structures, and algorithms • Legal, moral, cultural, and ethical issues • Software and software development • Exchanging data Unit 02: Algorithms and Programming • Elements of Computational Thinking • Problem solving and programming • Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms Unit 03: Programming Project • You will choose a computing problem to work through whereby you create a solution for a client of your choice. Individuals who are interested in the way things work and feel a need to understand how technology helps in achieving effective and efficient solutions. You should have a sense of curiosity about the world around you and not be afraid to investigate the why or how of something. You will need a strong sense of resilience as code rarely works properly the first time and can always be improved!