12CSC

Level 2 Computer Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms O. Liddle.

The course is designed to provide students with a high level of fluency in computer programming and interface design. Students complete a large project which assesses their level of programming and the process they use to develop an outcome. One focus of this is project management. Students complete their external assessment on an area of computer science theory, the topic of which varies each year. Depending on the cohort, there may be an introduction to databases.

Course Overview

Term 1
Theory of computer science
Program Skills using Visual Studio C# (C sharp) and GitHub

Term 2
Project Management techniques
Program Skills using Visual Studio C# (C sharp) and GitHub
Use advanced programming techniques and processes to develop a computer programming

Term 3
Use advanced programming techniques and processes to develop a computer programming
Theory of computer science

Term 4
Theory of computer science
Project completion or introduction to databases

Recommended Prior Learning

Knowledge of computer programming is recommended but students can take this course if they have strong problem-solving skills and logical thinkers. If you have not taken the Year 11 Digital Technologies course, you need approval from the teacher in charge to ensure this is a suitable course.

Equipment/Stationery

Earphones with 3.5 mm audio jack
Example: https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/audio/headphones-earphones/wired-earphones/sony-mdre9lpb-in-ear-headphones-black/prod111362.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&;&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8LrQl_fN6wIVSHZgCh3b9gN_EAQYAiABEgISk_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

It is advantages to have the use of a computer, which can support Visual Studio installation, to work on from home.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91896 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91897 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91898 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

this information may vary