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Unit 2: Applied Computing -
In Area of Study 1, students work collaboratively and select a topic of interest involving an emerging trend for further study to create an innovative solution. The innovative solution can be presented as a proof of concept, a prototype or a product. Students engage in all areas of the problem-solving methodology while developing this solution.
As the technological landscape continues to rapidly evolve, the potential topics that students can explore will change. For example, students could choose one of the following topics to explore in greater detail:
· artificial intelligence, machine learning or neural networks
· assistive and wearable technologies or Internet of Things (IoT)
· games development, multimedia programming or web authoring
· mixed realities such as augmented and virtual reality
· research project on innovative uses for emerging technologies such as blockchain
Students will collaboratively project manage the development of the solution to support an organised approach to problem solving.
In Area of Study 2, students investigate cyber security. The awareness of cyber security incidents and how to be protected from them is more important than ever, especially with the proliferation of mobile devices and online services. In this area of study, students investigate emerging trends in cyber security and how networks enable data and information to be exchanged locally and globally. Students examine the hardware and software components and procedures required to connect, maintain and protect wired, wireless and mobile communications technologies. They apply this knowledge to develop an understanding of cyber security issues when investigating security threats to data and information on networks.
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