Programming lessons will be given throughout the year using the guideline list below. These lessons are geared towards the SEC Coursework to be submitted in Year 11.
Your Journey
Computer science is a vast subject and there is a lot to explore.
Here is what we will cover this year.
![Image by Michael Dziedzic](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_615159675559776e43734d~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_412,y_0,w_3022,h_3022/fill/w_121,h_121,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image%20by%20Michael%20Dziedzic.jpg)
1. Digital Fundamentals
See the main components a computer has to process digital/analog data.
![Image by Iyus sugiharto](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_715f56c505ac4d06a29df0ad8b1edd6c~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_1312,y_0,w_3376,h_3376/fill/w_121,h_121,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image%20by%20Iyus%20sugiharto.jpg)
4. Memory and Storage
Discuss various memory and storage devices.
![Men-An-Tol, old stone menhirs in Cornwal](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/05c953_e745d40746f7401fa20521a325cdc65b~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_507,y_0,w_1987,h_1987/fill/w_121,h_121,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Men-An-Tol%2C%20old%20stone%20menhirs%20in%20Cornwal.jpg)
2. Binary Data Representation
Use different number systems, apply logic, and perform arithmetic.
![Image by Wajih Ghali](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ef0c55200d674d7096f1e50678a875c1~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_471,w_2830,h_2830/fill/w_121,h_121,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image%20by%20Wajih%20Ghali.jpg)
5. Introduction to Software
Learn about different types of software and licensing methods.
![Image by Dennis Cortés](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5246adabec6648509040daa4cf7b9e72~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_504,w_3024,h_3024/fill/w_121,h_121,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image%20by%20Dennis%20Cort%C3%A9s.jpg)
3. Input and Output
Describe the use and quality of input/output devices.
![Image by Sigmund](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_b57852bc87c441548dccfc73a1ddafc5~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_817,y_0,w_3264,h_3264/fill/w_121,h_121,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image%20by%20Sigmund.jpg)
8. Machine Logic
Learn the principles of machine logic and produce logic circuits.
![Image by Sahand Babali](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_98131dcca5164fb490ad203c6fdd01e3~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_912,y_0,w_3648,h_3648/fill/w_121,h_121,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image%20by%20Sahand%20Babali.jpg)
11. Programming Microchips
Apply problem-solving to create a program that controls a microchip.
Your Topics 🗃️
Ace Your Exam 🃏
Repeatedly working out revision sheets we did in class can help you to get used to the style of questions that come out in exams. Exam questions mix topics and use command words to tell you how they should be answered. Recognising and responding to these is really helpful exam prep!