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Gcse Computer science The modern world depends on technology for everything and a GCSE in Computer Science will teach you all you need to know to create the next generation of technology and beyond. Computer Science would suit you if you like to solve problems, enjoy mathematics at school and want to do something that involves technology and critical thinking, with a combination of practical and theoretical work. GCSE Computer Science is a course that has real relevance in our modern world. The course will give you an in-depth understanding of how computer technology works and a look at what goes on “behind the scenes”.
We learn Python and develop robust and complex programs. ‘The knowledge and skills learned from studying Computer Science will prepare you for a variety of careers.’ Ruchi Sanghivi
TOPICS COVERED Systems Architecture Memory Storage Wired and wireless networks Network topologies System security System software Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns Data representation
Indian born Ruchi Sanghvi was just 23 years old when she became the first female engineer at Facebook. She watched the company grow from a small start-up into the world’s biggest social network. Ruchi was instrumental in the development of Facebook’s news feed, which first launched in 2006, radically changing the Facebook experience by putting friends’ online activities at the centre of the site. She is now Vice- President of Operations at Dropbox a cloud storage system.
WHY COMPUTER SCIENCE? Every industry uses computers so naturally Computer Scientists can work in any. Problems in science, engineering, health care, and so many other areas can be solved by computers. It's up to the computer scientist to figure out how, and design the software to apply the solution. Computer scientists theorise, design, develop, and apply the software and hardware for the programmes we use day in day out - sounds pretty important to us. Computer science students have excellent graduate prospects.
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