Year 13 Computer Science Coding
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Enticott.
This course is designed for students who have a keen interest in computer science and programming. Students will create a relational database, and develop computer programs and games. We will also explore the new field of artificial intelligence. Students will need to be analytical thinkers who can problem solve, as well as be a good communicators. Their work will centre around authentic outcomes for ‘real’ clients. This course will incorporate the Technology Scholarship using course work as a focus.
Recommended Prior Learning
Prior knowledge by having taken Year 11/12CSC in the previous year will be an advantage.
Pathway
Computer Programmer, IT Technician, Software Developer, Systems Engineer, Game Developer, Data Scientist, Electronics Engineer, and Systems Administrator
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.3 - Use complex techniques to develop a database
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 5
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.9 - Analyse an area of computer science
Disclaimer
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