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Study GCSE Computer Science, from home, online, with the help of our exam expert tutors and detailed study guides. Wave goodbye to revision stress, and hello to quality support and distance learning!
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Qualification Number: 601/8301/9
3.1 Fundamentals of Algorithms
- Representing Algorithms
- Efficiency of Algorithms
- Searching Algorithms
- Sorting Algorithms
3.2 Programming
- Data Types
- Programming Concepts
- Arithmetic Operations in a Programming Language
- Relational Operations in a Programming Language
- Boolean Operations in a Programming Language
- Data Structures
- Input/Output
- String Handling Operations in a Programming Language
- Random Number Generation in a Programming Language
- Structured Programming and Subroutines (Procedures and Functions)
- Robust and Secure Programming
3.3 Fundamentals of Data Representation
- Number Bases
- Converting between Number Bases
- Units of Information
- Binary Arithmetic
- Character Encoding
- Representing Images
- Representing Sound
- Data Compression
3.4 Computer Systems
- Hardware and Software
- Boolean Logic
- Software Classification
- Classification of Programming Languages and Translators
- Systems Architecture
3.5 Fundamentals of Computer Networks
- Defining Networks
- Types of Networks
- Network Protocols
- Network Security
- TCP/IP Layer
3.6 Cyber Security
- Fundamentals of Cyber Security
- Cyber Security Threats
- Social Engineering
- Malicious Code (Malware)
- Methods to Detect and Prevent Cyber Security Threats
3.7 Relational Databases and Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Relational Databases
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
3.8 Ethical, Legal, and Environmental Impacts of Digital Technology on Wider Society, Including Issues of Privacy
Course delivery details
Split into 8 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of Computer Science, so you can achieve the knowledge you need to apply these skills within exam settings.
GCSE Computer Science is assessed via two written exams. These exams take place in May and June. Each exam is worth 50% of your overall GCSE mark.
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