GCSE Computing

GCSE Computing

1. Fundamentals of computer systems

   • Computer systems
   • Why are computer systems important?
   • Reliability
   • Testing
   • Standards
   • Ethical considerations
   • Environmental Considerations
   • Legal Considerations

2. Computing Hardware

3. Software

   • What is software?
   • System software
   • Applications

4. Representation of data in computer systems

   • Units
   • Numbers
   • Characters
   • Images
   • Sound
   • Instructions

5. Databases

   • The database concept
   • Data Models
   • Database design
   • Database management systems

6. Computer Communications and Networking

7. Programming

8. Ben's A Scrub