AS Level Computer Science
WJEC AS Level — Units 1 & 2
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Computer Science
Written examination — 2 hours — 25% of A Level
- 1. Hardware & Communication
- 2. Logical Operations
- 3. Data Transmission
- 4. Data Representation & Data Types
- 5. Data Structures
- 6. Organisation of Data
- 7. Database Systems
- 8. The Operating System
- 9. Algorithms & Programs
- 10. Principles of Programming
- 11. Systems Analysis
- 12. Software Engineering
- 13. Program Construction
- 14. The Need for Different Types of Software Systems
- 15. Data Security & Integrity
- 16. Economic, Moral, Legal, Ethical & Cultural Issues
Unit 2: Practical Programming to Solve Problems
On-screen examination — 2 hours — 15% of A Level