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Term 1. 2 - Data   Transmission and encryption

1.2 Data transmission and encryption

Students will be covering a wide range of topics in this unit and homework will help develop the core skills this will include number bases, converting between number bases, units of information, binary arithmetic, character encoding, representing images, representing sound, and data compression. Each homework will offer valuable insights into the fascinating world of computer science. In addition, students will cover types and methods of data transmission, methods of error detection, and encryption.

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Term 2.1 - Computer architecture and storage

2.1 Computer architecture and storage

The students will understand the role of the CPU and the fetch-execute cycle; Understand how Cores, Cache, Clock speed affect the performance of a CPU; understand what is meant by a microprocessor; Describe the purpose and characteristics of an embedded system; Be able to identify devices which commonly use embedded systems

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Term 2.2 - Inputs and Outputs

2.2 Inputs and Outputs

The students will cover the large number of input and output devices that are required by the specification. All key input and output devices are introduced, with a special focus on the technologies that students may have less understanding of such as 3D scanners, actuators and various sensors such as accelerometer, infra-red and proximity sensors. Students will also be shown how to identify the type of data captured by each sensor. 

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