St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
IB Computer Science
Course Description
Higher or Standard Level
Computer science focuses on the fundamental concepts of computational thinking. A full understanding of computational thinking approaches is required as well as a knowledge of how computers and other digital devices operate. Computer science will provide a highly relevant course that is engaging, accessible, inspiring and rigorous. Students of computer science will acquire the skills required to choose a course from a wide range of disciplines in higher education.
This course covers system fundamentals, computer organisation, networks, computational thinking, problem-solving and programming. The optional section is object oriented programming.
Instructions
Once you have selected a course from this group, please select three more International Baccalaureate courses.
Pre-requisites
It is suggested that students wishing to take IB computer science take Year 11 digital technology.
Course Specific Costs
None
Pathway
Computer science can be studied at university. It can lead to jobs such as: web architect, business analyst, software developer, network architect, computer animator, mobile app master, data miner, or usability architect
Assessment Information
Standard Level- Internal: 30%
- External: 70%
Higher Level
- Internal: 20%
- External: 80% Written examination
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Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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