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LOWERSIXTH COMPUTER SCIENCE

By - High School Computer Science Tutor
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166 Hours 40 Min
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Course Requirements

Lower-Sixth Computer Science course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts and principles in the field of computer science. This course aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop their problem-solving abilities, logical thinking, and computational skills. Course Objectives: 1. To introduce students to the basic concepts and principles of computer science. 2. To develop students' programming skills using a high-level programming language. 3. To enhance students' understanding of algorithms and data structures. 4. To explore the different areas of computer science, such as artificial intelligence, databases, and computer networks. 5. To foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in the context of computer science. 6. To provide hands-on experience through practical assignments and projects. Course Topics: 1. Introduction to Computer Science 2. Programming Fundamentals 3. Data Structures and Algorithms 4. Software Development 5. Computer Networks and Internet Technologies

Course Description

LOWER-SIXTH COMPUTER SCIENCE course offers students a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of computer science. Designed to provide a strong foundation in the field, this course covers a wide range of topics including programming, algorithms, data structures, computer architecture, and software development. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, students will develop essential skills in problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical thinking. They will gain proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, enabling them to create efficient and functional software solutions. With a focus on fostering creativity and innovation, the LOWER-SIXTH COMPUTER SCIENCE course encourages students to explore advanced concepts like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. They will also learn about the ethical implications of technology and the importance of responsible computing. Taught by experienced instructors, this course aims to prepare students for further studies in computer science or related fields at the university level. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of computer science principles and the ability to apply them to real-world problems, setting them on a path towards a successful career in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of technology. Enroll in the LOWER-SIXTH COMPUTER SCIENCE course and embark on a journey of discovery, innovation, and limitless possibilities in the world of computer science.

Course Outcomes

Lower-Sixth Computer Science course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental computer science concepts and practical skills. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on activities, students will develop their problem-solving abilities and gain a solid foundation in computer science principles. Course Objectives: 1. Introduce students to the core concepts of computer science, including algorithms, data structures, and programming languages. 2. Foster critical thinking and analytical skills required for solving complex computing problems. 3. Develop practical programming skills through hands-on coding exercises and projects. 4. Enhance students' understanding of computer systems, networks, and security. 5. Explore emerging technologies and their impact on society and the economy

Course Curriculum

5 chapters
302 lectures
151 quizzes
166 Hours 40 Min total length

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1 Compare characteristics: size, processing capabilities, price. of computers

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3 Connect correctly input, processing and output devices

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5 Power a computer (soft and warm booting)

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7 Transfer data/information to peripheral devices

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9 Enter information into computer system

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11 Print a document.

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13 Select suitable communication & collaboration tool for a given situation

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15 Setup a learning environment using communication and collaboration tools

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17 Share information/data over a network

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19 Participate in learning using; communication and collaboration tools

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21 Outline the advantages and disadvantages of manual and automated systems.

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23 Monitoring and control system

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25 Simulation and modelling systems

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27 Batch and online processing systems.

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29 Outline social challenges associated with the use of computers

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31 Outline measures to combat social challenges associated with the use of computers

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33 Differentiate between legislation and ethical issues related to the use of computers.

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35 Emulate professional, ethical and moral obligations of computing.

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1 Identify attributes of a good software

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3 Classify software (system and application )

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5 Explain types of system software (Operating system, Utility software, Language translators, Device drivers)

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7 Evaluate demands in acquiring software (financial, legal, security).

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9 Evaluate software for a specific task (suitability and limitations).

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11 Choose suitable system software for a given purpose

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13 Differentiate parameter passing techniques ( call by value, name, value result reference)

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15 Differentiate stages of the compilation process

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17 identify the functions of systems and utility programs

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19 Differentiate the types of OS

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21 Explain how operating systems are installed.

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23 Describe file storage methods

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25 Explain the rationale for process management

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27 Outline process management activities

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29 Outline the states of a process in the computer

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31 Sketch the process State diagram (five states)

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33 Differentiate communicating and non-communicating concurrent processes

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35 Identify the race condition in a given real life scenario

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37 Explain methods to resolve race condition

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39 Notions of: Cloud computing,

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41 Notions of: grid computing

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43 Notions of: High performance computing,

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45 Notion of: Internet computing

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47 Outline the conditions for deadlock to occur

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49 Explain ways of solving deadlock

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51 Explain how the OS uses stacks when switching context during function calls

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53 Differentiate concepts in process management

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55 Describe criteria for selecting a CPU-scheduling algorithm for a particular system

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57 Differentiate Scheduling algorithms (FCFS, SJF, RR, Priority)

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59 Explain Starvation and ageing of processes.

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61 Describe various ways of organizing memory hardware

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63 Differentiate various memory- management techniques, (paging and segmentation)

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65 Differentiate logical and physical address spaces (logical address vs physical address)

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67 Describe Process swapping.

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69 Explain characteristics of mass- storage devices

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71 Differentiate spooling and buffering

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73 Differentiate Interrupt Driven I/O and DMA.

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75 Describe how the file directory is organised (single level, two level, tree structure directories)

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77 Determine ratings of file access methods

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79 Outline file attributes;

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81 Outline OS operations on a file

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83 Differentiate Sequential Access and direct access

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85 Compare file systems.

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87 Describe security strategy in OS

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89 Outline types of errors in OS;

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91 Identify sources of errors in OS

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93 Describe error management strategy in OS.

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1 Components of a network

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4 Choose appropriate type of network for a given context

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5 outline network software

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7 Compare, network topologies based on characteristics like: robustness, scalability

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9 Differentiate types of network architectures

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11 Select suitable physical and logical topologies

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13 Differentiate types of network architectures.

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15 Select and connect the hardware components of a network; cables, switch, router, modem

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17 Compare transmission mediums based on characteristics (data rate, transmission distance, ease of installation ...)

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19 Explain the difference between wired and wireless transmission

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21 Outline errors that may occur in a network

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23 Explain the purpose of data transmission

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25 Determine the differences between the modes of data transmission

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27 Compare serial and parallel transmission based on speed, number of bits transmitted at a time

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29 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of analog and digital signal transmission.

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31 Explain concepts related to data security (privacy, integrity, ...)

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33 Explain how backup ensures data security

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35 Explain techniques used to fight plagiarism

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37 Compare the OSI and TCP reference models

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39 Discuss internet protocols (TCP, UDP, IP, FTP ...)

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41 Explain major events in the history of the internet

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43 Select suitable hardware and software needed for access to internet connectivity

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1 Associate data type to the size of data in the memory for the identifier having such a data type

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3 Importance of data structure.

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5 Outline examples of a given data type

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7 Calculate memory allocated to each data type

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9 Declare variables using a programming language syntax.

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11 Declare an array of elements

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13 Declare string data as an array of characters

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15 Represent heterogeneous data (data of different types) describing a particular object as a record

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17 Declare a list (enumeration) in a programming language

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19 Write algorithms to manipulate data in arrays strings records and lists.

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21 Declare an array of records in a programming language

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23 Write algorithms to insert, search and sort data in an array of records

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25 Outline Binary search tree(BST) properties

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27 Compare data structures

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29 Compare the pointer driven(variable) data structures with fixed data structures (like arrays)

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31 Model the solution to a complex problem in a series of precise and finite set of steps

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33 Distinguish good and poor algorithms with respect to the spelled out characteristics.

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35 determine which course of action to take with respect to prevailing conditions in order to arrive at the right solution

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37 Use looping appropriately.

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39 Design algorithmic solutions using flowcharts and pseudo code.

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41 Choose a design strategy to solve a problem

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43 Write algorithms to sort and search elements in arrays and lists.

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45 Determine the base clause of a recursive function (Fibonacci and factorial functions and towers of Hanoi)

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47 Explain how the O.S uses stacks during recursive function calls

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49 Explain why space complexity of recursive algorithms is bound to be high at runtime

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51 Explain why recursive functions for high values hardly produces correct results

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53 Determine the time and space complexity of an algorithm in terms of the number of times some key operations are executed at runtime

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55 Perform dry run of algorithms

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1 Justify in writing the choice of a programming language for a given context

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3 Differentiate between Program and algorithm

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5 Classify a given programming language

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7 Differentiate machine code and human understandable code.

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9 Outline programming paradigms

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11 Distinguish between paradigms

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13 Classify programming languages under various paradigms

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15 Describe the basic concepts of OOP.

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17 Describe the main elements of a program

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19 Outline examples of main elements of a program

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21 Declare and use various program elements in a code

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23 Document a programming process

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25 Write global and local variables in a given programming language

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27 Declare a variable in a chosen programming language

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29 Write subroutines.

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31 Install a compiler on a computer

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33 Write and run a simple code given a compiler.

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35 Explain the use of I/O functions

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37 Write simple programs e.g. compute areas, list of statements

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39 Outline types of errors in code

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41 Differentiate between types of errors

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43 Validate a computer program using test cases

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45 Outline types of debugging

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47 Perform debugging in a programming environment

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49 Implement recursion in a chosen language

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51 Trace values of variables during looping

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53 Express a looping problem using more than one looping structure

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55 Identify when to use functions in programming

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57 Declare variables in functions or procedures (global and local)

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59 Implement a function in programs e.g. factorial, swap

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60 Call a function within a program.

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63 Abstract or complex data types.

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65 Write simple sort algorithm;

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67 Describe sort techniques to sort elements in an array

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69 Evaluate/compare sorting methods

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71 Write simple search algorithms.

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