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Computer Science GCE Notes

The document provides detailed notes on Computer Science for the Cameroon GCE Advanced Level, covering computer applications and their socio-economic implications. It outlines various types of computers, hardware components, software applications, and discusses the positive and negative impacts of technology on society. Additionally, it includes practical tasks and mini projects related to computer skills and applications.

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Computer Science GCE Notes

The document provides detailed notes on Computer Science for the Cameroon GCE Advanced Level, covering computer applications and their socio-economic implications. It outlines various types of computers, hardware components, software applications, and discusses the positive and negative impacts of technology on society. Additionally, it includes practical tasks and mini projects related to computer skills and applications.

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Cameroon GCE Advanced Level Computer Science

Competence-Based Detailed Notes

Module 1: Computer Applications & Socio-Economic Implications

1.1 Introduction
Computer Science is central in modern society. A computer system = hardware + software + users
working together to process data into information.

1.2 Types of Computers


- Supercomputers – very powerful, used in weather forecasting and scientific research.
- Mainframes – large organizations (banks, airlines) for bulk data processing.
- Minicomputers – medium-sized organizations.
- Microcomputers (PCs) – homes, schools, offices.
- Mobile devices – smartphones, tablets.

1.3 Computer Hardware


- Input devices: keyboard, mouse, scanner.
- Processing devices: CPU (CU + ALU + registers).
- Output devices: monitor, printer, speakers.
- Storage devices: HDD, SSD, USB.
- Peripheral devices: projector, external HDD.

1.4 Software Applications


- General-purpose: word processors, spreadsheets, presentations.
- Special-purpose: payroll, hospital records.
- Utility: antivirus, compression tools.

1.5 Socio-Economic Implications


Positive impacts: improved communication, productivity, e-commerce, e-healthcare.
Negative impacts: cybercrime, health risks, unemployment due to automation.
Ethical issues: copyright, privacy, data protection.

1.6 Ergonomics & Green Computing


- Ergonomics: correct posture, screen height, breaks.
- Green computing: energy saving, recycling e-waste.

1.7 Practical Tasks


- Assemble and boot a computer.
- Send/receive emails with attachments.
- Compare manual vs automated payroll systems.
Module 2: Detailed Notes will be expanded here following the same GCE-based format.
Module 3: Detailed Notes will be expanded here following the same GCE-based format.
Module 4: Detailed Notes will be expanded here following the same GCE-based format.
Module 5: Detailed Notes will be expanded here following the same GCE-based format.
Module 6: Detailed Notes will be expanded here following the same GCE-based format.
Module 7: Detailed Notes will be expanded here following the same GCE-based format.
Module 8: Detailed Notes will be expanded here following the same GCE-based format.
Module 9: Detailed Notes will be expanded here following the same GCE-based format.
Module 10: Detailed Notes will be expanded here following the same GCE-based format.
Module 11: Detailed Notes will be expanded here following the same GCE-based format.
Mini Projects
- Spreadsheet-based report card systems.
- Website design (HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript).
- Database-driven applications.
- Networking simulations.

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