Java程序辅导

Fact File
•	 GCSEs	to	include	a	B	in	Maths	and	C	in	English
•	 Course	assessed	by	practical	programming	and	theory	exams
•	 You	will	learn	to	program	using	VB.net	and	have	opportunities	to	enter	the	Computing	Olympiad	
and	take	part	in	an	OO	Java	Programming	course
•	 Studying	Computer	Science	at	university	will	also	require	A	Level	Maths.
Course summary
Computing	is	all	about	learning	to	reason.	It	can	be	seen	as	a	series	of	puzzles	with	formal	solutions.
The	AS	year	is	all	about	problem	solving	and	learning	to	program.	The	majority	of	AS	students	have	never	programmed	
a	computer	before,	so	we	teach	you	how	to	write	code	from	scratch.	If	you	are	a	computer	whizz	then	we	have	plenty	
of	higher	level	activities	to	keep	you	going	while	the	others	catch	up.	We	also	look	at	problem	solving	methodologies	like	
standard	algorithms,	decision	tables	and	trace	tables.	In	theory,	we	look	at	how	information	travels	through	a	computer,	
different	kinds	of	software,	number	systems,	storing	graphical	data	and	sound,	the	Internet	and	website	design.	We	
present	our	material	in	a	lively	manner.
In	the	second	year	you	will	develop	your	own	computer	system.	This	could	be	a	sales	order	processing	system	with	a	
web	interface,	a	game	or	a	code	breaking	system	–	if	you	can	find	a	customer,	you	can	even	get	paid	for	your	work!	This	
is	excellent	preparation	for	the	sort	of	individual	projects	and	dissertations	that	universities	demand.	We	take	you	through	
all	the	stages	of	project	development	from	analysis	to	evaluation.	A2	theory	is	demanding	and	wide	ranging,	moving	
quickly	across	a	broad	range	of	topics	from	the	Turing	model	to	databases	and	normalisation	of	numbers.	You	need	to	be	
prepared	to	puzzle	things	out,	to	abstract	information,	to	recognise	patterns	and	to	apply	your	knowledge.
Specific entry requirements
All	students	on	a	full	AS/A2	Level	programme	are	expected	to	have	at	least	five	A*-C	grade	GCSEs.	Good	mathematicians	
do	not	always	make	good	programmers,	but	being	able	to	reason	in	a	sequential	manner	is	vital	so	passes	must	include	
at	least	a	B	in	Maths	and	a	C	in	English.
What kinds of topics will I be studying?
AS:	Programming	in	VB.net	
Progressing	from	simple	programs	to	structured	code	involving	file	handling	and	the	use	of	complex	functions.	Theory	
topics:	number	systems;	sorting;	sound;	graphics;	the	Internet;	website	design	and	the	fetch	execute	cycle;	and	
hardware	and	software.
COMPUTING
AS/A2
Head of Department:	Sue	Ray
Subject Leader and course contact:	Imogen	Lloyd
Email:	iml@Barton.ac.uk
Exam Board:	AQA
A2:	The	practical	project	
Analysis;	design;	testing;	implementation;	user	documentation	and	evaluation.	You	choose	your	project	and	find	a	user.	It	
could	be	mathematical,	commercial	or	a	game.	The	theory	is	more	challenging	in	the	second	year.	Topics	covered	include:	
information	hiding;	Finite	State	machines	and	the	Turing	machine;	regular	expressions;	programming	concepts	such	as	
lists	and	stacks;	communications	and	networking;	operating	systems;	databases;	and	the	normalisation	of	numbers.	It	is	
a	demanding	and	fast-moving	course.
What will my final qualification be?
An	AS	Level	at	the	end	of	Year	1	or	a	full	A	Level	in	Computing	at	the	end	of	two	years	of	study,	awarded	by	AQA.
How will my work be assessed?
In	AS	the	assessment	is	by	two	examinations:	a	two	hour	practical	programming	examination	(60%)	and	a	one	hour	
theory	examination	(40%).	The	code	for	the	practical	examination	is	pre-released.	In	A2	the	Programming	project	(40%)	
is	assessed	internally	and	there	is	a	two	hour	theory	exam	(60%).
What extra support/enrichment activities might be offered?
Weekly	support	sessions	are	offered	and	students	may	take	part	in	the	Computing	Olympiad.	For	the	past	two	years	
Barton	Peveril	has	had	finalists	competing	at	Cambridge	University.
What other subjects combine well with this course?
Popular	combinations	are	Mathematics,	Physics	and	Electronics	or,	equally,	Mathematics	and	Graphics	but	Computing	can	
be	combined	with	any	subject	including	ICT.
Where might it lead?
Some	recent	student	destinations	have	included	Computer	Science	at	Oxford	University,	Computer	Science	at	
Southampton,	and	Forensic	Computing	at	Portsmouth.	The	subject	is	helpful	to	students	hoping	to	follow	Software	
Engineering;	Information	Technology;	Games	Design;	and	Science	and	Engineering	courses.
Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?
A	computer	at	home	is	essential.
What is the difference between Computing, ICT and Applied ICT?
Computing	is	about	programming	and	the	theory	behind	how	computers	work	and	is	a	rigorous	academic	choice	requiring	
at	least	a	Grade	B	in	Maths.	A	Level	ICT	is	also	an	academic	course	and	requires	higher	entry	requirements	than	for	
Applied	ICT.	It	is	for	students	who	are	planning	to	be	in	management	positions	as	their	career	progresses	either	in	ICT	or	
other	professions.	A	Level	Applied	ICT	is	more	for	students	who	prefer	a	largely	coursework	assessed	course	and	who	are	
planning	to	be	users	of	ICT	systems.
Do I need any previous knowledge of Computing to take it at A Level?
No	previous	knowledge	is	required.
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 5ZA
Tel: 023 8036 7200 Email: enquiries@barton.ac.uk www.barton-peveril.ac.uk