Massey High School

COM101

Level 1 Computer Science

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Course Description

IIn this course you will learn how to write programs in Python and create a database that is linked to a website. We will also explore how algorithms work and use our own algorithms to solve everyday problems. Our external involves exploring how compression actually works and this will allow us to make smart decisions about how we compress files (and then use these files in real world outcomes).

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Four of the assessments are assignment based and internally assessed. Achievement Standard 91887 is externally assessed.

RELATIONSHIP TO NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
COM101 is one of two, computing and digital technology, level one courses. This course leads to two digital technology level 2 courses (DTI201 and COM201) and then onto two level 3 courses within this field (DTI301 and COM301)

Teacher in Charge

J. Gottschalk


Pathway

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$5 course fee covers course related costs. Headphones which plug into a standard headphone jack (not Apple) for accessing sound in tutorial videos.


Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry
Note: To take this course as well as Digital Information 101 HOD approval is required. See the explanatory note under the listing of standards below.


Credit Information

Assessment Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91879 v1 Digital Technologies 1.3 - Develop a digital outcome to manage data
1
I
4
Y
A.S. 91883 v1 Digital Technologies 1.7 - Develop a computer program
1
I
4
A.S. 91884 v1 Digital Technologies 1.8 - Use basic iterative processes to develop a digital outcome
1
I
6
Y
A.S. 91885 v1 Digital Technologies 1.9 - Demonstrate understanding of searching and sorting algorithms
1
I
3
Y
A.S. 91887 v1 Digital Technologies 1.11 - Demonstrate understanding of compression coding for a chosen media type
1
E
3
Y
Total Credits
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