Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

This course features a combination of theoretical computer science topics and practical programming. You will learn about the fundamentals of data representation, computer organisation and architecture. You will discover how all data can be represented in digital systems. You will find out how computers communicate with each other over networks and the Internet. You will discover how to design algorithms to solve problems. You will be taught the theory of computation, fundamentals of programming, data structures using Java. You will discuss the consequences of computing for society, including automation and AI.