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Year 8

Computer systems and data science

6 lessons

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  • Artificial intelligence
  • Computing systems
  • Impact of technology

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In this unit pupils will explore the layers of computer systems from programs to the physical components that store and execute these programs. They will discover the fundamental binary building blocks that make up computer systems and how systems are evolving for developments such as AI.

This unit progresses pupils' knowledge and understanding of networks and computer systems. Pupils will investigate the different layers of computer systems from programs to the operating system. To conclude the unit pupils progress onto looking at traditional computing systems to those which use artificial intelligence.

  1. Traditional computer systems
  2. Computer architecture
  3. The operating system
  4. Boolean logic
  5. Data science
  6. Machine learning and artificial intelligence

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