Shrewsbury School - Academic Perspectives

Maths - Computational
Thinking, Algorithms
and Programming
This AP course is highly recommended to Maths, Science and Economics students or those who might be thinking
of Computer Science related courses at University. Students will have the opportunity to think about the process
of constructing and implementing algorithms as well as learning a structured coding language (Python) that is
highly applicable to further study and employment in fields such as data science, computer science/AI, engineering,
scientific research or financial services. Sufficient flexibility will ensure that this course is accessible to beginners
but also those with previous programming experience (eg GCSE Computer Science) can extend and stretch their
knowledge on an individual basis.
Length of course: One term.
Course requirements: None, this course is open to all students.
Biology - Developing Research
Skills in the Darwin Building
This AP course will run as a short course in the
Michaelmas Term, repeated in the Lent Term.
It is principally aimed at A Level biologists keen
to do a small piece of independent, investigative
project work - something that the more selective
universities value. Non-biologists will also be
welcome but should not expect to be “carried” by
biologist friends! After a short introduction into
the Scientific Method, pupils will be expected to
choose a research question to investigate. They
will be expected to show initiative and creativity
as they design their methodology. They will then
decide how best to analyse their findings before
attempting to draw valid conclusions. Finally,
they will publish their work in scientific poster
format and there will be a moment of peer review
at the end.
Length of course: One term.
Course requirements: None, this course is open to all students.