Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science Coursebook
Cambridge University Press
Edition: 2, 4/18/2019
EAN 9781108733755, ISBN10: 1108733751
Paperback, 534 pages, 27.4 x 22.6 x 2 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
This series is for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Computer Science syllabus (9618) for examination from 2021. Developed by an experienced author and examiner team and written for the international learner, this coursebook provides students with a structured and progressive guide to the theoretical and practical skills required by the syllabus. With an emphasis on developing computational skills, this resource helps build students' confidence in using a range of technology and programming languages. Detailed descriptions of concepts are reinforced with exercises, discussion points, and reflection questions with exam-style and past paper questions. Answers are found within the teacher's resource.
Introduction
Part 1
1. Information representation
2. Communication
3. Hardware
4. Processor fundamentals
5. System software
6. Security, privacy and data integrity
7. Ethics and ownership
8. Databases
Part 2
9. Algorithm design and problem-solving
10. Data types and structures
11. Programming
12. Software development
Part 3
13. Data representation
14. Communication and Internet technologies
15. Hardware and virtual machines
16. System software
17. Security
18. Artificial intelligence
Part 4
19. Computational thinking and problem solving
20. Further programming.