Computer Science (Foundational)

Overview of Course

1. Brief History of Computers
2. Computer Hardware and the Role of Components
3. Operating Systems and Their Basic Functions
4. The Binary and Hexadecimal Number Systems
5. Flow of Data Within Computers

Delivery of Content

This subject includes a hands-on introduction to the main components of a computer, whereby students can see first-hand physical components as a computer is disassembled.

At the same time, the concepts behind data storage and processing are introduced.