| Topic 1: Problem solving |
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| Algorithms |
| Algorithms |
| Decomposition |
| Flowcharts |
| Pseudocode |
| Program Code |
| Written Descriptions |
| Programming Constructs |
| Trace Tables |
| Data Structures |
| One Dimensional Arrays |
| Two Dimensional Arrays |
| Dictionaries |
| Sets |
| Searching & Sorting Algorithms |
| Bubble Sort |
| Merge Sort |
| Linear Search |
| Binary Search |
| Decomposition and abstraction. |
| Introduction to Subprograms |
| Recursive Subprograms |
| Abstraction in Subprograms |
| Topic 2: Programming |
| Introduction To Programming Fundamentals |
| Variables & Constants in Python |
| Sequencing, Selection & Iteration in Python |
| Arithmetic Operators in Python |
| Relational Operators in Python |
| Logical Operators in Python |
| Data Types (String, Integer, Float, Boolean) |
| 1 Dimensional Arrays in Python |
| 2 Dimensional Arrays in Python |
| Strings & String Manipulation in Python |
| Error Handling Techniques |
| Understanding Error Types in Programming |
| Writing Effective Test Plans and Test Data |
| Mastering Debugging Techniques in Programming |
| Validation Methods |
| Introduction to Verification and Validation |
| Advanced Data Structures In Programming |
| Introduction to Functions and Procedures |
| Working with Records in Python |
| Topic 3: Data |
| Binary & Hexadecimal |
| Binary Numbers |
| Negative Numbers in Binary |
| Hexadecimal |
| Binary Addition |
| Binary Shifts & Overflow |
| Data representation |
| Introduction to ASCII & Unicode |
| Working with B&W Images |
| Exploring Grayscale Images |
| Understanding Color Images |
| Image Compression Techniques |
| Representing Sound in Digital Systems |
| Encoding & Compression of Video |
| Binary & Denary Prefixes |
| Calculating File Sizes |
| Encryption |
| The Need for Encryption |
| Pigpen Cypher |
| Caesar Cipher |
| Vigenere Cipher |
| Rail Fence Cipher |
| Modern Encryption |
| Topic 4: Computers |
| Introduction To Computer Models |
| Understanding the Input-Process-Output Model |
| Exploring Sequential Models in Computing |
| Introduction to Parallel Computing Models |
| Overview of Multi-Agent Models in Computing |
| Understanding Von Neumann Architecture |
| Understanding the Fetch-Execute Cycle in Computing |
| Types Of Hardware In Computer Systems |
| CPU and Registers |
| Main Memory (Primary Storage) |
| Secondary Storage |
| Input Devices |
| Output Devices |
| CPU Performance Factors |
| Embedded Devices |
| Understanding Storage Devices |
| Magnetic Storage Devices |
| Optical Storage Devices |
| Electrical Storage Devices |
| Cloud Storage |
| Backups |
| An Overview Of Software |
| BIOS & MBR |
| CLI, GUI & WIMP |
| Operating Systems |
| System / Utility Software |
| Application Software |
| Modelling Software |
| High-Level And Low-Level Languages In Computer Science |
| Introduction to High & Low Level Languages |
| Understanding Compilers |
| Exploring Interpreters |
| An Overview of Assemblers & Translators |
| Logic In Computing |
| Topic 5: Communication and the internet |
| 5.1 Networks |
| Understanding Networks |
| Understanding Computer Networks |
| Understanding Networks |
| Understanding Different Types of Networks and Usage Models |
| Understanding Wired and Wireless Connectivity |
| Understanding Wired and Wireless Connectivity |
| Understanding Network Data Speeds |
| Understanding Network Protocols |
| Understanding Network Protocols |
| Understanding Data Transmission with Layered Protocol Stacks and the TCP/IP Model |
| Understanding Packet Transmission and the 4-Layer TCP/IP Model |
| Understanding Characteristics of Network Topologies |
| Understanding Network Topologies |
| Understanding Mobile Communication Standards |
| Understanding Mobile Communication Standards |
| 5.2 Network security |
| Network Security and Validation Techniques |
| Understanding Security Issues in Cloud Storage |
| Understanding Cloud Security Issues |
| Understanding Different Forms of Cyber Attack |
| Understanding Different Forms of Cyber Attack |
| Understanding Vulnerability Identification Methods |
| Protecting Software Systems from Cyber Attacks |
| 5.3 The internet and the world wide web |
| Understanding the Internet and its Structure |
| Understanding the Internet and its Structure |
| Understanding the World Wide Web |
| Understanding the World Wide Web |
| IP Addressing Standards and Formats |
| Understanding IP Addressing Standards |
| Understanding Components Used to Access the Internet |
| Topic 6: The bigger picture |
| 6.1 Emerging trends, issues and impact |
| Understanding the Environmental Impact of Technology on Society |
| Understanding the Ethical Impact of Technology on Society |
| The Legal Impact of Technology on Society |
| Emerging Trends in Computing Technology |