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Cambridge International A Level Computer Science (9618)

Advanced theoretical foundations and practical software development. Covers complex systems, database design, and network protocols (Paper 3), paired with practical hands-on programming and OOP paradigms (Paper 4).

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Curriculum Modules

8 modules
Module 1 Free Module

Section 13: Advanced Data Representation

Floating-point binary representation (mantissa and exponent), floating-point normalisation, precision vs range trade-offs, representation errors (underflow and overflow), and advanced user-defined types (enumerated types, pointer types).

4 lessons
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13.1 Floating-Point Binary Representation
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13.2 Floating-Point Normalisation
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13.3 Floating-Point Errors & Precision Trade-offs
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13.4 Advanced User-Defined Types: Enumerated & Pointer Types
15 mins • In Development
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Module 2

Section 14: Communication & Internet Tech

Cellular network architectures, satellite communication, the 4-layer TCP/IP protocol suite, circuit switching vs packet switching, and advanced network security (IPSec, VPN tunnels, SSL/TLS handshake).

4 lessons
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14.1 Cellular Networks & Satellite Communication
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14.2 The TCP/IP 4-Layer Protocol Suite
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14.3 Circuit Switching vs Packet Switching
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14.4 Network Security: IPSec, VPNs & SSL/TLS Handshake
15 mins • In Development
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Module 3

Section 15: Hardware & Virtual Machines

RISC vs CISC processor architectures, parallel and multiprocessor architectures (SIMD, MIMD), instruction pipelining and branch prediction, and virtual machines and hardware emulation.

4 lessons
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15.1 Processors: RISC vs CISC Architectures
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15.2 Parallel Processing & Multiprocessor Architectures
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15.3 Instruction Pipelining & Branch Prediction
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15.4 Virtual Machines & Hardware Emulation
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Module 4

Section 16: System Software & Translation

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), compiler translation phases (lexical, syntax, semantic analysis), code optimization and intermediate code generation, and Backus-Naur Form (BNF) syntax diagrams.

4 lessons
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16.1 Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
15 mins • In Development
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16.2 Translation Stages: Lexical, Syntax & Semantic Analysis
15 mins • In Development
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16.3 Code Generation & Optimization
15 mins • In Development
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16.4 Backus-Naur Form (BNF) & Syntax Diagrams
15 mins • In Development
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Module 5

Section 17: Security & Cryptography

Asymmetric cryptography and RSA mathematics, digital signatures and hashing algorithms, digital certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution (QKD).

4 lessons
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17.1 Asymmetric Cryptography & RSA Mathematics
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17.2 Digital Signatures & Cryptographic Hashing
15 mins • In Development
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17.3 Digital Certificates & Public Key Infrastructure
15 mins • In Development
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17.4 Quantum Cryptography & Key Distribution (QKD)
15 mins • In Development
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Module 6

Section 18: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Graph traversal search algorithms (Dijkstra's, A* heuristic search), artificial neural networks and backpropagation, machine learning paradigms (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement), and deep learning in autonomous systems.

4 lessons
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18.1 Graph Search Algorithms: Dijkstra's & A* Search
15 mins • In Development
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18.2 Artificial Neural Networks & Backpropagation
15 mins • In Development
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18.3 Machine Learning: Supervised, Unsupervised & Reinforcement
15 mins • In Development
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18.4 Deep Learning & Autonomous Systems
15 mins • In Development
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Module 7

Section 19: Computational Thinking

Binary search algorithms, Binary Search Trees (BST), recursion vs iteration, call stacks, and dynamic data structures (hash tables, collision resolution).

4 lessons
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19.1 Binary Search Algorithm in Cambridge Pseudocode
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19.2 Binary Search Trees (BST): Insertion & Traversals
15 mins • In Development
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19.3 Recursion vs Iteration & The Call Stack
15 mins • In Development
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19.4 Dynamic Data Structures: Hash Tables & Collision Resolution
15 mins • In Development
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Module 8

Section 20: Further Programming & OOP

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) classes, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, method overriding, declarative programming (Prolog), and binary file serialization.

4 lessons
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20.2 Object-Oriented Programming: Classes & Encapsulation
25 mins • In Development
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20.2 Polymorphism & Method Overriding
15 mins • In Development
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20.3 Declarative Programming Paradigms (Prolog)
15 mins • In Development
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20.4 Object Serialization & Binary File Processing
15 mins • In Development
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