Level 2 Computer Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Gottschalk.
In this course you will learn how to write programs in Python. We will also learn how to create databases with a website front end. The external covers a range of Computer Science concepts that change each year but are all fascinating.
You can take both COM201 and DTI201. For COM201, the database standard is optional (ie: our priority is to complete the programming standards and the external). For students who don't take DTI201, completing the database standard is a great way to earn an additional four credits. The database standard is offered as part of DTI201.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
This course is solely Achievement Standards which includes one external assessment.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry but success in COM101 and strong mathematical / logic skills will help ensure student success.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students need headphones that must be brought to every lesson so that they can access the sound associated with the video tutorials. Our system can accommodate both blue tooth headphones and heaphones that fit into a standard headphone jack.
Pathway
This course can lead on to COM301 / DTI301. Students with a background in Computer Science / Programming are well placed to continue on to University or to find work in the well-paying IT industry (which currently has a worldwide shortage of trained professionals).
Assessment Information
In addition to the programming standards, students will have the option of either doing the external (required for endorsement) or doing the website / database standard. Those who have sufficient time will of course be able to attempt all of the standards in the above list.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.
External
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.3 - Use advanced techniques to develop a database
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept