Summary: The full colour 2nd edition of Higher Computing covers the theory content of the two units which comprise the core of Higher Level Computing: Computer Systems and Software Development. This core is comprehensively covered in 9 chapters matching each of the learning outcomes contained within the National Unit Specifications. Higher Computing 2nd Edition provides the most up-to-date and attractive resource to ensure that candidates are fully prepared for the latest arrangements in Higher Computing.
Comprehensive coverage of the latest Higher arrangements that start in August 2005Full colour new edition of bestselling textbook from John Walsh
Table of Contents: Data representationComputer structurePeripheralsNetworkingComputer software Software DevelopmentSoftware development processSoftware development languages and environmentsHigh level programming language constructsStandard algorithmsAppendix – extra questionsIndex
About the Author(s): John Walsh started teaching Biology and General Science in 1976 in St. Michael¹s Academy, Kilwinning, Ayrshire. He gained an additional teaching qualification in Computing, and began teaching Computing in 1986, and in 1991 was appointed to his present post of Principal Teacher of Computing in St. Andrew¹s Academy in Saltcoats, Ayrshire. He has considerable experience in working with the Scottish Examination Board (now SQA), first as a marker, then assistant examiner, assistant national development officer, working group secretary, panel member, moderator and vetter. In addition to the two textbooks already published, he has written various classroom support materials for Standard Grade and Higher Grade which have been distributed by the Scottish CCC (now Learning and Teaching Scotland), and materials for Higher Still which have been distributed by HSDU and SQA. He was appointed as a GTC Specialist Adviser in 1999.
Readership: Scottish students aged 16+
