Level 1 Computer Science
TCCOM1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: J. Gottschalk.
Recommended Prior LearningNo prior learning is required. Students who enjoy Mathematics (especially algebra) are strongly encouraged to take this course.
In this course you will learn how to write programs in Python. We will also learn how to create a website that is powered by a database. You will learn about ‘Usability’ (ie: how to ensure that everything you make is easy to use).
You can take TCDTI1 (as well as TCCOM1). Doing so will allow you to earn a total of 25 credits over both courses (this includes two unit standards). If you take both courses, you will only be able to earn subject endorsement for one of the courses due to the overlap in Achievement Standards.
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Assessment Information
Students who also do TCDTI1 will be strongly encouraged to complete US25659 (create a visual website with html). This standard is not required for students who do not do TCDTI1.
This course leads on to COM201 and COM301 where students deepen their skills and create more complex outcomes. Many of our COM301 students opt to do Computer Science at University / become software engineers.
Having a background in Programming and Computer Science leads to exciting careers. Digital specialists are not only in demand, but the skills learned can be used in any country in the world without needing to recertify / retrain (as is the case with other professions).
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.