There are three strands to the course, Systems, Algorithms and the Project. Component 01: Computer Systems • The foundations and implications of Computer Science including: • Hardware: the CPU, input, output and storage devices • Software and and the “agile” development method • Networks, compression, Cybersecurity and encryption • Data types and data structures from binary to stacks, queues and graphs • Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues such as Artificial Intelligence, eWaste and software piracy Component 02: Algorithms and Programming This builds on component 01 to include computational thinking and problem-solving. It covers: • Thinking abstractly, thinking ahead, thinking procedurally, logically and concurrently • Solving problems with programs in Python, JavaScript and C# • Modular programming, recursion, Object-Oriented Programming and GUIs • Computational methods including data mining, backtracking and decision-making with heuristics • Standard Algorithms including binary search, tree traversal, quick sort and Dijkstra’s shortest path Component 03: Programming Project You will apply your skills to a practical programming project where you will analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate and document a program written in Python, or one of four other languages. Many students create games, others create practical applications for healthcare, education or the arts. Advanced programmers may use simple game engines like Defold. This unit is worth 20% of the overall grade.
Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). GCSE Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 6 in Computing if taken (a high Grade 5 in Computing will be considered).
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR |
There are three strands to the course, Systems, Algorithms and the Project. Component 01: Computer Systems • The foundations and implications of Computer Science including: • Hardware: the CPU, input, output and storage devices • Software and and the “agile” development method • Networks, compression, Cybersecurity and encryption • Data types and data structures from binary to stacks, queues and graphs • Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues such as Artificial Intelligence, eWaste and software piracy Component 02: Algorithms and Programming This builds on component 01 to include computational thinking and problem-solving. It covers: • Thinking abstractly, thinking ahead, thinking procedurally, logically and concurrently • Solving problems with programs in Python, JavaScript and C# • Modular programming, recursion, Object-Oriented Programming and GUIs • Computational methods including data mining, backtracking and decision-making with heuristics • Standard Algorithms including binary search, tree traversal, quick sort and Dijkstra’s shortest path Component 03: Programming Project You will apply your skills to a practical programming project where you will analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate and document a program written in Python, or one of four other languages. Many students create games, others create practical applications for healthcare, education or the arts. Advanced programmers may use simple game engines like Defold. This unit is worth 20% of the overall grade.
Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). GCSE Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 6 in Computing if taken (a high Grade 5 in Computing will be considered).