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Welcome to AQA GCSE Computer Science!
This course is designed to introduce you to the exciting world of computer science and provide you with a solid foundation in the principles of fundamentals of algorithms, programming,fundamentals of data representation, computer systems, fundamentals of computer networks, cyber security, relational databases and SQL and impact of digital technology on wider society. By the end of this course, you will have a good understanding of the fundamental concepts and techniques used in computer science and be able to apply them to solve real-world problems.
Throughout the course, you will learn a variety of programming languages and develop your problem-solving and logical thinking skills. You will also have the opportunity to explore the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of technology and develop an understanding of how computer science is used in different industries.
In addition to classroom learning, you will also have the opportunity to participate in practical activities and projects that will allow you to put your new knowledge and skills into practice. You will also have the opportunity to take part in online discussions and collaborate with your classmates and teachers on a variety of computer science-related topics.
We are excited to have you on our website and look forward to helping you develop your understanding and love for computer science.
AQA GCSE 8525 (9-1) Specification map
Paper 1
3.1 Fundamentals of algorithms
3.1.1 Representing algorithms
3.1.2 Efficiency of algorithms
3.1.3 Searching algorithms: Linear Search || Binary Search
3.1.4 Sorting algorithms: Bubble sort || Merge sort
3.2 Programming
3.2.1 Data types
3.2.2 Programming concepts
3.2.7 Input / output
3.2.8 String handling operations in a programming language
3.2.9 Random number generation in a programming language
3.2.10 Structured programming and subroutines
3.2.11 Robust and secure programming
Paper 2
3.3 Fundamentals of data representation
3.3.1 Number bases
3.3.2 Converting between number bases
3.3.3 Units of information
3.3.4 Binary arithmetic
3.3.5 Character encoding
3.3.6 Representing images
3.3.7 Representing sound
3.3.8 Data compression
3.4 Computer Systems
3.4.1 Hardware and software
3.4.2 Boolean logic
3.4.3 Software classification
3.4.4 Classification of programming languages and translators
3.4.5 Systems architecture
3.5 Fundamentals of Computer Networks
3.5 Computer networks
3.5 Network topologies
3.5 Network security
3.5 Protocols and layers
3.6 Cyber security
3.6.1 Fundamentals of cyber security
3.6.2 Cyber security threats
3.6.1.1 Social engineering
3.6.1.2 Malicious code (malware)
3.6.3 Methods to detect and prevent cyber security threats
3.7 Relational Databases and SQL
3.7.1 Relational databases
3.7.2 Structured query language (SQL)
3.6.1.1 Social engineering
3.8 Impacts of digital technology on wider society
3.8 Ethical, legal and environmental impacts
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