12COMP

Level 2 Computer Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Gillies.

Students who complete this course will gain an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles in advanced Computer Programming, Computer Science, Networking and cloud-based Databasing. 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.

Examples of student work - https://sites.google.com/hvhs.school.nz/technology/COMP/12COMP/programming/exemplars

For more information about the course visit the course website - https://sites.google.com/hvhs.school.nz/technology/COMP/12COMP?authuser=0

Note: This course leads to University Entrance approved subjects, the standards below may change based on the new Digital Technology standards being introduced by NZQA.


Recommended Prior Learning

Reasonable success in Level 1 Digital Technology, and Mathematics/Science or at the discretion of the HOLA.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Approximately $20.00.
We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91892 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.3 - Use advanced techniques to develop a database
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91895 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.6 - Use advanced techniques to develop a network
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91896 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91898 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0