Software Development

UNIT 3

Focus:

In this unit students will gain a detailed understanding of the analysis, design and development stages of a problem solving methodology and use a programming language to create working software modules. They will undertake the first part of a project to develop a software application that meets a need or opportunity, as determined by individual students. This will encompass a project plan and the analysis and design of the software.

Assessment Tasks:

A set of working modules to meet specific needs. A project plan, software requirements specification document and folio of software designs to solve a problem, need or opportunity identified by the student (Note: this project will continue into Unit 4).

UNIT 4

Focus:

In this unit students focus on how the information needs of individuals and organisations are met through the creation of software solutions used in a networked environment. They continue to study the same programming language, and complete the development and testing of the software designed in Unit 3, and an evolution of their project plan. Students will also examine the dependencies between two information systems and evaluate the controls used to ensure data integrity.

Assessment Tasks:

A report identifying the dependencies between two information systems and the controls that protect data integrity. A software application, usability test plan and project plan report for the problem, need or opportunity identified by the student in Unit 3.