- Systems architecture
- Memory
- Storage
- Wired and wireless networks
- Network topologies, protocols and layers
- System security
- System software
- Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns
Develop your computing skills, and prepare for the rapidly-changing 21st century work place.
Supported by inspiring teaching and access to innovative technology resources, GCSE Computing at St Edmund’s develops essential skills, using an engaging, real-world approach:
- Exploring contemporary skills in the OCR syllabus, based on OCR connections with sector leaders such as Microsoft, Google and Cisco.
- Developing cyber security knowledge and skills in areas including phishing, malware, firewalls and people.
- Gaining computational thinking skills, applying theory to real-life scenarios, across a range of computing languages.
- Experimenting with new-found programming skills by tackling coding projects designed to encourage agile thinking.
Computer Science is part of the English Baccalaureate.
| Head of Department | Mr K Fry BSc MSc |
| Syllabus | OCR J277(9-1) |
Course structure
Computer systems
Computational thinking, algorithms and programming
- Algorithms
- Programming techniques
- Producing robust programs
- Computational logic
- Translators and facilities of language
- Data representation
Assessment
- Computer systems – written paper (1 hour 30 minutes), 50% of the mark
- Computational thinking, algorithms and programming – written paper (1 hour 30 minutes), 50% of the mark
In today’s world, computers are integral to all aspects of life and many organisations have a high-demand for people who understand how to apply technology to different contexts and scenarios.