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What will you study in this course?
What will you study in this course?
Unit 1 Software Design and Development
This unit covers the principles behind developing software / ‘apps’ for modern computers, smartphones and web-based services. Learners will learn how to apply computational thinking to solve a range of problems and create digital solutions. Learners will also develop their understanding of how computers work, how we represent real-life media in digital form and the impact of technology on society and the environment.
Unit 2 Information System Design and Development
The aim of this Unit is for the learner to develop basic knowledge, understanding and practical problem-solving skills in a range of information-based fields, such as database design, web authoring and multimedia. Learners will also develop an understanding of basic computer hardware, software, connectivity and security issues through a range of practical and investigative tasks.
Where does this course lead to?
Where does this course lead to?
Successful students can progress to National 5 Computing Science.
Course methodology
Course methodology
Activity-based learning
Group work & online collaboration
Problem-based learning
Computational thinking
Assessment in this course
Assessment in this course
Computing Science Assignment - requires the learner to apply skills and knowledge from the other Units to analyse and solve an appropriate challenging computing science problem.
There is no external examination for this course. Students will be required to pass all the Unit Assessments to achieve a course award.
Additional Information
Additional Information
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