Edexcel Computer Science GCSE Course Information
Course
Information:
Computer
Science
The
Edexcel
Computer
Science
GCSE
is
the
perfect
steppingstone
for
students
aiming
for
a
career
in
the
computing
sector,
such
as
cybersecurity,
multimedia
programmers,
systems
analyst
and
the
game
development
industries.
You’ll
learn
about
the
fundamentals
of
computer
science
including
units
of
work
covering,
data,
hardware
and
networking,
as
well
as
how
computing
impacts
on
our
lives
in
different
ways.
This
theory
will
be
studied
alongside
a
programming
language.
Using
a
text-
based
language
you
will
learn
to
create
solutions
to
complex
problems.
The
aims
and
objectives
of
this
qualification
are
to
enable
you
to:
•
Understand
and
apply
the
fundamental
principles
and
concepts
of
computer
science,
including
abstraction,
decomposition,
logic,
algorithms,
and
data
representation
•
Analyse
problems
in
computational
terms
through
practical
experience
of
solving
such
problems,
including
designing,
writing
and
debugging
programs
•
Think
creatively,
innovatively,
analytically,
logically
and
critically
•
Understand
the
components
that
make
up
digital
systems
and
how
they
communicate
with
one
another
and
with
other
systems
•
Understand
the
impact
of
digital
technology
on
wider
society,
including
issues
of
privacy.
For further information on this course please contact
emma.trevis@heritage.ttct.co.uk
Assessment:
Computer
Science
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page
Do’s
and
Don'ts:
Computer
Science
For
further
information
on
this
course
please
contact
SNewton2@heritage.derbyshire.sch.uk
For
further
information
on
this
course
please
contact
emma.trevis@heritage.ttct.co.uk
Potential
Career
Pathways
Bioinformatics
Business
analysis
Computer
aided
design
3D
modelling
and
animation
Programming
Computer
games
testing
Cyber
security
IT
consultant
IT
support
Database
administration
Multimedia
development
IT
project
management
Teaching
Web
development
Systems
developer
Network
manager
Social
media
manager
Software
engineering
Computer
hardware
engineering
Further
Education/Apprenticeships
A
Level/College
Courses
Including
Level
3
BTEC
and
A
level
Computer
Science
and
IT
Courses
in
preparation
and
acceptance
for
University
Degree
Couse's
or
Apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships
could
include
computer
engineering
roles,
working
with
artificial
intelligence,
communications,
networking
and
Internet
and
media-
based
careers,
software
engineering
and
development
Related
subjects
include
IT,
Media
and
Mathematics
Life/Employability
Skills
Technical
ability
You
will
develop
technical
skills
and
specialist
knowledge
of
how computers
work.
Problem
solving
The
majority
of
Computing
and
IT
roles
require
problem
solving
skills
and
creative
thinking
to
recognise
problems
and
their
causes,
to
identify
a
range
of
possible
solutions
and
then
assess
and
decide
the
best
way
forward.
Organisation
You’ll
need
to
be
able
to
prioritize
work
and
meet
strict
deadlines
while
also
achieving
the
course
criteria
Creativity
You
will
develop
your
ability
to
problem
solve
through
the
creation
of
complex
algorithms.
Solutions
will
solve
problems
using
efficient
sets
of
instructions.
Discipline
You
need
to
know
and
do
what
is
expected
of
you.
This
ranges
from
organising
yourself,
being
on
time,
to
being
responsible.
Some
jobs
need
particular
discipline
skills
such
as
being
able
to
persevere
with
the
task
and
plans
until
you
accomplish
them.
Mathematical
Skills
Complex
mathematics
will
be
used
throughout
units
on
problem
solving
and
programming.
You
will
learn
to
perform
calculations
using
binary
and
to
create
complex
expressions
to
calculate
file
size
and
data
transfer
rates.
Beyond
Heritage:
Computer
Science
The Edexcel Computer Science GCSE is an ideal pathway for students interested in a computing career, covering fundamental computer science principles, practical problem-solving using a programming language, and understanding digital systems. The course focuses on developing creativity, analytical thinking, and skills relevant to various computing industries. Assessment involves practical experience, including writing and debugging programs. Dos and Don'ts provide insights for prospective students, emphasizing the importance of genuine interest and dedication for success in the field. Potential career pathways include bioinformatics, IT support, software engineering, and more. Overall, the course equips students with technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and opportunities for further education or apprenticeships.
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Course Information: Computer Science The Edexcel Computer Science GCSE is the perfect steppingstone for students aiming for a career in the computing sector, such as cybersecurity, multimedia programmers, systems analyst and the game development industries. You ll learn about the fundamentals of computer science including units of work covering, data, hardware and networking, as well as how computing impacts on our lives in different ways. This theory will be studied alongside a programming language. Using a text- based language you will learn to create solutions to complex problems. The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable you to: Understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation Analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs Think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically For further information on this course please contact emma.trevis@heritage.ttct.co.uk Understand the components that make up digital systems and how they communicate with one another and with other systems
Assessment: Computer Science Click here to be taken to the Python IDE download page For further information on this course please contact emma.trevis@heritage.ttct.co.uk
Dos and Don'ts: Computer Science Do s Don ts Pick this course if you have a keen interest in Computing (not gaming!) and have enjoyed your lesson s in Y7 and Y8 Pick this course because you get on with the Teacher Don t pick this course just because you might have a group of friends that will be picking it Pick this course if you want to develop your creativity, problem solving, analysis and evaluation skills Pick this course if you aspire to working in the Computing industry Pick this course if you think you will be doing practical every lesson, the majority of the course is theory/controlled assessment Pick this course if you work well independently and you like to spending time solving problems Pick this course so you can dismantle and rebuild computers or make games we don t do this at all. Pick this course if you are willing to put in the effort, both in class and at home. Pick this course as you think it is easy There are NO easy courses! For further information on this course please contact SNewton2@heritage.derbyshire.sch.uk
Beyond Heritage: Computer Science Potential Career Pathways Bioinformatics Business analysis Computer aided design 3D modelling and animation Programming Computer games testing Cyber security IT consultant IT support Database administration Multimedia development IT project management Teaching Web development Systems developer Network manager Social media manager Software engineering Computer hardware engineering Life/Employability Skills Further Education/Apprenticeships Technical ability You will develop technical skills and specialist knowledge of how computers work. Problem solving The majority of Computing and IT roles require problem solving skills and creative thinking to recognise problems and their causes, to identify a range of possible solutions and then assess and decide the best way forward. Organisation You ll need to be able to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines while also achieving the course criteria Creativity You will develop your ability to problem solve through the creation of complex algorithms. Solutions will solve problems using efficient sets of instructions. Discipline You need to know and do what is expected of you. This ranges from organising yourself, being on time, to being responsible. Some jobs need particular discipline skills such as being able to persevere with the task and plans until you accomplish them. Mathematical Skills Complex mathematics will be used throughout units on problem solving and programming. You will learn to perform calculations using binary and to create complex expressions to calculate file size and data transfer rates. A Level/College Courses Including Level 3 BTEC and A level Computer Science and IT Courses in preparation and acceptance for University Degree Couse's or Apprenticeships. Apprenticeships could include computer engineering roles, working with artificial intelligence, communications, networking and Internet and media-based careers, software engineering and development Related subjects include IT, Media and Mathematics For further information on this course please contact emma.trevis@heritage.ttct.co.uk
