S3 Computing Science

The S3 Computing Science course is designed for pupils who have a general interest in Computing Science, as well as those considering further study or a career in Computing Science and related disciplines. It provides sufficient breadth, flexibility and choice to meet the needs of all learners. The Computing Science course in S3 is a science discipline that includes:

• development of coding skills and the creation of programs to solve problems
• writing web code to develop interactive multimedia websites
• an understanding of computer systems and networks
• an understanding of the privacy and security issues that arise when information is transmitted electronically
• the development of computational thinking skills

Experiences and Outcomes

By studying computing science in S3, students will be able to:

• analyse problem specifications, identify key requirements and design solutions
• write programs and deal with programming errors
• design and build web pages which includes interactivity
• explain the overall operation and architecture of computer systems
• demonstrate an understanding of how computers represent and manipulate information in a range of formats

Progression

Pupils can progress to National 4/5 in Computing Science in S4.