Year 12 Software Development (Unit 3 & 4)

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit 3

In this unit students apply the problem-solving methodology to develop working software modules using an object-oriented programming (OOP) language. Students develop an understanding of the analysis, design and development stages of the problem-solving methodology.

Area of study 1: Programming

In this area of study, students interpret the requirements and designs for developing working software modules. Students use a common OOP language and undertake the problem-solving activities of manipulation (programming), validation, testing and documentation in the development stage.

Area of study 2: Analysis and Design 

In this area of study, students prepare for the development of a software solution that meets a student-identified problem, need or opportunity.

Unit 4 

In this unit, students focus on how the needs of individuals and organisations are met through the development of software solutions using an object-oriented programming (OOP) language and consider the cybersecurity risks to organisations as a result of insecure software development practices.

Area of Study 1: Development and Evaluation

In this area of study, students develop the solution they designed in Unit 3, Area of Study 2, into a software solution that meets their identified problem, need or opportunity by applying the problem-solving stages of development and evaluation.

Area of Study 2: Cybersecurity: Secure Software Development Practices

In this area of study, students focus on the security risks to organisations as a result of insecure software development environments and practices. Students analyse and evaluate the security of current software development practices, examine the vulnerabilities and risks using threat-modelling principles and consider the consequences of identified issues. 

ASSESSMENT TASKS 

School Assessed Coursework:

• Programming - 10%

• Cyber Security - 10%

School Assessed Task (SAT):

• Analysis and Design - 15% 

• Development and Evaluation - 15% 

End of year external examination - 50%