Computer Science

Computer Science is a leaving certificate subject offered in 5^th and 6^th year.

Learning outcomes for computer science

• Computational thinking
• Computers and Society
• Design and Developing
• Abstraction
• Algorithms
• Computer Systems
• Data
• Evaluating and testing

During the course students complete different applied learning tasks under the headings

• Interactive Information systems
• Analytics
• Modelling and Simulation
• Embedded Systems

Programming languages covered

• Python
• JavaScript
• HTML
• CSS

Computer Science for all: Computer science is suitable for students who

• Enjoy problem solving and puzzels
• Are logical
• Enjoy math and science (*it’s not necessary to excel at these to take computer science)
• Enjoy art or are creative
• Have an interest in computers, technology and design

Practical information

2 year Leaving Certificate course

30% coursework exam: set out in December by SEC and completed over 10 weeks.

70% End of year exam (takes place in May of 6^th year)

• 2 hours 30 minutes
• 2 papers: A and B: Written exam and C: Computer Based Exam

Sample work