Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Computing: Central to all of these things we take for granted are computers: hardware, software and innovative applications. Indeed, Computer Science is an extraordinarily creative enterprise. It has changed the way we live, has propelled our economy forward through innovation and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Still, it might not be clear what ‘Computer Science’ is. Perhaps a better term for what we study is ‘computational thinking’. Computational thinking primarily emphasizes that we are interested in problem solving with computers. ICT: deals with the purposeful application of computer systems to solve real-world problems, including issues such as the identification of business needs, the specification and installation of hardware and software, and the evaluation of usability. The fun of Computing: Through this study of computer programming, the course will help learners develop critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills. For many, it will be a fun and interesting way to develop these skills, which can be transferred to other subjects and even applied in day-to-day life. In this way, the course will stimulate interest and engagement with technology and technology-related careers. The course would suit students with a strong mathematical background and a scientific and logical way of thinking.