Computer Science

Computers are widely used in all aspects of business, industry, government, education, leisure and the home. In this technological age, a study of computer science, and particularly how computers are used in the solution of a variety of problems, is essential to learners.

Computer science integrates well with subjects across the curriculum.

It demands both logical discipline and imaginative creativity in the selection and design of algorithms and the writing, testing and debugging of programs;

it relies on an understanding of the rules of language at a fundamental level; it encourages an awareness of the management and organisation of computer systems; it extends learners’ horizons beyond the school or college environment in the appreciation of the effects of computer science on society and individuals.

The WJEC GCSE in Computer Science has been designed to give an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computer science and a broad scope of study opportunities.

This specification has been designed to free centers to concentrate on innovative delivery of the course by having a streamlined, uncomplicated, futureproof structure, with realistic technological requirements.

This course is for learners studying Higher Level Mathematics / Triple Science.

• The WJEC GCSE in Computer Science encourages learners 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 to do so.
• 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 impacts of digital technology to the individual and to wider society.
• Apply mathematical skills relevant to computer science.