Computer Science Department - Objectives

The objectives of Leaving Certificate Computer Science are to enable the students to:

• develop an understanding of how computing technology presents new ways to address problems; and to use computational thinking to analyse problems and to design, develop and evaluate solutions

• read, write, test, and modify computer programs

• develop an understanding of how computers work; the component parts of computer systems and how they interrelate, including software, data, hardware, communications, and users

• appreciate the ethical and social implications relating to the use of computing technology and information and identify the impact of technology on personal life and society

• understand how information technology has changed over time and the effects these changes may have on education, the workforce, and society

• evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of online information sources

work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively, and become responsible, competent, confident, reflective, and creative users of computing technology.