13COMP

Level 3 Computer Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Long

Student who complete this course will gain an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles in complex Computer Programming, Computer Science and Information Management. Knowledge of programming principles will give students an insight into software development across a range of disciplines and lead to careers in all areas of Information and Communications Technology as well as many other fields of study.

Note: This course is university entrance approved, the standards below may change based on the new Digital Technology standards being introduced by NZQA.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Approximately $10.00.
We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs.

Recommended Prior Learning

Reasonable success in Level 2 Computer Science, and in Mathematics/Science or at the discretion of the HOD.

Credit Information

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91637 v4
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 3.46 - Develop a complex computer program for a specified task
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91636 v4
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 3.44 - Demonstrate understanding of areas of computer science
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91633 v4
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 3.41 - Implement complex procedures to develop a relational database embedded in a specified digital outcome
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 16
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
TotalNumeracy Credits: 12

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.