Level 2 Computer Science
COM201 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: J. Gottschalk.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen entry but success in COM101 and strong mathematical / logic skills will help ensure student success.
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.
Faculties:
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.
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).
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryHeadphones which plug into a standard headphone jack (not Apple) for accessing sound in tutorial videos.