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Unit 1: Applied Computing
In this unit students are introduced to the stages of the problem-solving methodology. Students focus on how data can be used within software tools such as databases and spreadsheets to create data visualisations, and the use of an object-oriented programming (OOP) language to develop a working software solution.
Areas of Study:
● AOS 1: Data software
● AOS 2: Programming
Unit 2: Applied Computing
In this unit students focus on developing an innovative solution to a problem, need or opportunity that they have identified, and develop an understanding of network environments, cyber security risks, threats to networks and strategies to reduce the risks to data and information.
Areas of Study:
● AOS 1: Innovative solutions
● AOS 2: Cyber security
Unit 3: Data Analytics
In this unit students apply the problem-solving methodology to analyse data using software tools such as database, spreadsheet and data visualisation software to create data visualisations. Students develop an understanding of the analysis, design and development stages of the problem-solving methodology.
Areas of Study for both Unit 3
● AOS 1: Data software
● AOS 2: An appropriate tool for ideation and generating ideas.
Unit 4: Data Analytics
In this unit students focus on determining the findings of a research question by developing infographics and/or dynamic data visualisations based on large complex data sets, consider data breaches and investigate the security strategies used by an organisation to protect data and information from cyber security threats.
Areas of Study for both Unit 4
● AOS 1: Innovative solutions
● AOS 2: Cyber security
Study Score Contribution
Unit 3 Assessments 10%
Unit 4 Assessments 10%
School Assessed Task 30%
End of Year Exam 50%
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