GCSE
Computer systems
In this unit, learners will gain an understanding and knowledge of how computer systems work. Starting with the building blocks of the microprocessor - logic gates - learners will discover how a computer system works and executes instructions. (NOTE: there are two learning graphs)
Career video to support the unit
John Easton
Engineer at IBM
Computer Science can propel students into fulfilling careers of the future. In this video, John Easton, Distinguished Engineer at IBM, explains the topic of systems architecture and how he uses it in his day-to-day role.
Lessons
- Lesson 1 Computer systems and system software Log in to download
- Lesson 2 Introduction to the CPU Log in to download
- Lesson 3 The FDE cycle Log in to download
- Lesson 4 Main memory Log in to download
- Lesson 5 Secondary storage Log in to download
- Lesson 6 Optical and magnetic storage Log in to download
- Lesson 7 Selecting a storage device Log in to download
- Lesson 8 Computer specifications Log in to download
- Lesson 9 Computer systems quiz Log in to download
- Lesson 10 Logic gates Log in to download
- Lesson 11 Logic problems Log in to download
- Lesson 12 Assembly language programming I Log in to download
- Lesson 13 Assembly language programming II Log in to download