Computing Science
Advanced Higher
Course Overview
This course develops & extends a range of skills related to the design & development of software & information systems, including skills in analysis & problem-solving, designing & modelling, developing, implementing & testing, and skills in evaluating systems and solutions across a range of contemporary contexts.
The Course consists of two mandatory Units and a Course assessment, which consists of a project and a question paper.
Software Design and Development (Advanced Higher)
This Unit explores a range of advanced concepts and processes relating to software design and development, including the use of standard algorithms, structured data types and a range of programming constructs. Learners will develop skills in, developing well-structured, complex modular programs through practical tasks, using appropriate programming languages. Through investigative and practical work, learners will gain an understanding of the similarities and differences in different contemporary programming paradigms.
Information System Design and Development (Advanced Higher)
This Unit explores a range of advanced concepts and processes relating to the design and development of complex information systems. Learners will develop skills in developing and implementing complex information systems through practical tasks using appropriate development tools. Learners will develop their independent learning skills by investigating a contemporary development, describing its purpose, features and applications, a related technical challenge or current area of development, examining its legal and/or ethical implications, and evaluating its environmental, economic and/or social impact.
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mr S Gilbert
Assessment Methods
The Course assessment will consist of two mandatory units with unit assessments.
Final Exam
Component 1 – Question Paper (worth 60 marks)
Component 2 – Project (worth 90 marks)
Entry Requirements
A Higher Computing Science pass at A or B is desired. Entrance to the course is at the discretion of the department. Please note this is only timetabled for 2 periods per week maximum.
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