Level 3 Computer Science
13CSC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms O. Liddle.
Recommended Prior LearningA strong understanding of computer programming is required for this course. If a student has not taken Computer Science in Year 12 but has previous programming experience and strong problem-solving skills, they may be accepted into the course. This approval would be needed from the teacher in charge of Computer Science.
Year 13 Computer Science is an advanced course, following on from the Year 12 course, offering NCEA Level Three achievement standard credits. A significant proportion of the course involves programming, using the C# language, to an advanced object orientated level. Students will continue developing their project management skills as they work on their programming projects. They investigate an area of Computer Science and focus on one topic from: computer graphics, complex systems, computer vision, big data, formal languages and network communication protocols. Depending on the cohort, there may be database development integrated into the course.
Course Overview
Term 1
Theory of computer science
Programming skills and learning of complex techniques
Term 2
Programming skills and learning of complex techniques
Use complex programming techniques and processes to develop a computer programming
Term 3
Use complex programming techniques and processes to develop a computer programming
Theory of computer science
Term 4
Completion of project work and preparation for Computer Science external assessment
Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
Software Developer, Game Developer, Scrum Master, User Experience Designer, Information Technology Architect, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Telecommunications Engineer, Data Analyst, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Systems Administrator, Project Manager, Security Consultant, Electronics Engineer, Penetration Tester, Test Analyst, Sound Technician, Network Administrator, Graphic Designer, Electrical Engineer, Animator/Digital Artist, Biomedical Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Graphic Pre-press Worker
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