Computing Science: Higher
Course Structure
The course consists of four units:
Computer Systems
- Data Representation
- Performance Factors
- Security and Law
- Environmental Impact
Software Design and Development
- Modular Programming
- Algorithms
- Arrays of Records and Parallel Arrays
- File Handling
Database Design and Development
- Multi-table Relational Databases
- Aggregate Queries
- Computed Values
- Aliases
Web Design and Development
- Layout
- Media Types
- Forms
- Javascript
Assessment
The course is assessed by an external exam set by SQA and a coursework issued by SQA.
Exam
- 2 hrs
- 80 marks
Coursework
- Completed in class – 6 hours
- 40 marks
Downloads
The following sites link to free or trial versions of some of the software we use on this course. This information is provided should pupils wish to practise further with the software at home. This is not compulsory for any course. In all cases, a responsible adult should read and agree to any terms and conditions associated with downloading software from external commercial sites.
- Visual Basic – Programming language (Visual Studio Community 2022)
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