Computer Science Firmers 2013

Original post by Hannah215

I thought it seemed quite nice and not too expensive :smile:

I expected there to be more guys anyway so as long as you're all nice then it should be fine :smile:

Ahh I just meant brave because of how far away it is from the Comp Sci buildings; I skipped putting down any that were more than a 5 minute walk away! :biggrin:

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Original post by Kalisnoir

Ahh I just meant brave because of how far away it is from the Comp Sci buildings; I skipped putting down any that were more than a 5 minute walk away! :biggrin:

Haha, I was thinking about doing that, can't quite remember why I didn't :P

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Original post by gowans07

It depends on the syllabus really, mine was AQA.

AS Level:

Simple Programming:
We started with Pascal then moved onto VB6, this will change depending on your tutor, other languages that were on offer were Python, VB.Net and Java). You'll learn about variables, data types, structures, boolean algebra (not as bad as it sounds).

Problem Solving:
Finite State machines, Algorithm design and decision tables.

Computing Fundamentals:
Role of hardware, different types of software, different programming languages.

the Internet:
ISP's, IP/TCP, domains, ports etc

A2 Level:

More Problem Solving:
Abstraction, Comparing algorithms, regualar expressions.

Programming Concepts:
Recursion, Searching Data, Types of programming languages (different from above)

Operating Systems:
Types of OS's, Databases, Communication and Networks.

Then a coursework project, you get to choose any project you want (to an extent) and you'll code it all and show evidence of it working etc. This ranges from Games to Database systems. Going through the SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) If you've done IT at A-Level you'll cover this too.

Hope this helps. Heres a link to the AQA spec if you want to look at it in more detail http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-2510-W-SP.PDF

I can send you over some work/ examples if you want to look at it (just got to find them first)

Yeah, that'd be great if it's not too much trouble :smile:

Thank you!

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Original post by Hannah215

Yeah, that'd be great if it's not too much trouble :smile:

Thank you!

I'll give it a go, is their anything specific you want me to get? Are projects, code any help?

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Just sent my accommodation application in. 1) Victoria Halls 2) Central Link 3) Castle Court

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Anyone got an offer whilst only a C in GCSE mathematics?

Conted admons wasn't sure so they said they'd get back to me. Just waiting on a reply, I'd be less worried if I knew others had got offers without a B in maths :tongue:

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They say not having maths shouldn't stop you from being able to take the course.

C in AS Maths, still think I have to take the maths module tho...

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Original post by gowans07

I'll give it a go, is their anything specific you want me to get? Are projects, code any help?

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Not really anything specific, more of an overview if that helps? It's up to you really :smile:

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I have a C in mathematics and a B in statistics GCSE and they didn't even question it in my interview.

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Haha, one of the reasons I applied to Newcastle was the fact that they didn't want A-level maths, seen as I kind of failed AS. A lot of other places I looked at like Sheffield and Manchester did which is a shame :frown:

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Hey sorry for poor grammar I was on my phone when that post was made :P

So, has anyone currently got an offer or on the course who has mathematics only at GCSE grade C ?

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Original post by Maths94

Hey sorry for poor grammar I was on my phone when that post was made :P

So, has anyone currently got an offer or on the course who has mathematics only at GCSE grade C ?

See my last post for my grades but my offer is DDM.

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Original post by Kalisnoir

See my last post for my grades but my offer is DDM.

I'm also doing BTEC and should get DDD. Also, I don't really understand your mathematics grading; when I done maths you only had maths not maths and them statistics ?

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Original post by Maths94

I'm also doing BTEC and should get DDD. Also, I don't really understand your mathematics grading; when I done maths you only had maths not maths and them statistics ?

I did my maths GCSE a year early (year 10) which allowed us to do another GCSE (Statistics) in year 11.

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Original post by Kalisnoir

I did my maths GCSE a year early (year 10) which allowed us to do another GCSE (Statistics) in year 11.

Hmm I reckon I'd stand a chance getting in with a C in mathematics then. Are you online all night, will inbox you in bit; busy atm. You got skype by any chance?

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Original post by Maths94

Hmm I reckon I'd stand a chance getting in with a C in mathematics then. Are you online all night, will inbox you in bit; busy atm. You got skype by any chance?

Sure, add Kalisnoir

Anyone else firmed is welcome to add me as well :smile:

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Original post by Kalisnoir

Sure, add Kalisnoir

Anyone else firmed is welcome to add me as well :smile:

live:gowans07 I think....

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Original post by Maths94

Hey sorry for poor grammar I was on my phone when that post was made :P

So, has anyone currently got an offer or on the course who has mathematics only at GCSE grade C ?

I got a B at GCSE maths but to be honest I doubt they'll really look at that. I don't think anything we did at GCSE is going to be of any help so they'll probably not even bother with it :smile:

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Original post by Hannah215

I got a B at GCSE maths but to be honest I doubt they'll really look at that. I don't think anything we did at GCSE is going to be of any help so they'll probably not even bother with it :smile:

GCSE's don't indicate much ability IMO, I wouldn't worry about it. Plus a B in maths is good enough.

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