Level 1 Computer Science Information 101
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Stevens.
Computer Science Information 101
The course is suited to those who enjoyed all aspects of the Year 10DIT or 10CSI courses particularly the Computer Science concepts.
There will be four main Computer Science topics with a project for each. Students will have time to explore the concepts and be creative in developing their own Digital Outcomes.
- Computer Science - Programming
- Computer Science - Algorithms
- Computer Science - Databases
- Computer Science - Compression Coding
One Achievement Standard is offered in:
- Digital Technologies 1.1 - 92004 (5 credits): Create a computer program
Students will have a strong interest in problem solving, working independently and collaboratively as well as a desire to develop software solutions.
Assessments
Topic skills and knowledge are in line with the Digital Technologies Progress Outcomes. Students will be assessed on their ability to be working towards Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes and Computational Thinking. Pre-assessment will be carried out to establish existing student skill and knowledge levels. Self-assessment and peer assessment will be encouraged. The Tawa College Language of Learning will be used for both student self-assessment and end of topic grading; Beginning, Emerging, Developing, Proficient and Advanced.
Students can also take the option DIT101 as this course compliments CSI101.
Course Overview
Term 1
Practice for and complete an Assessment for Digital Technologies 1.1 - 92004 (5 credits): Create a computer program
Term 2
Searching and Sorting Algorithms Project
Databases Project
Term 3
Databases Project
Data Compression Project
Term 4
Data Compression Project
Recommended Prior Learning
This course is open entry to new students, however it is an academic course and students should preferably have studied 10CSI or 10DIT.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A4 Exercise Book 8mm ruled lines. For learning the Computer Languages.
A set of headphones (ear plugs).
Have credit on their Papercut account for printing of some assessments.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.1 - Create a computer program
Pathway Tags
CSI201- NCEA Level 2 Computer Science Information 201, DIT201 - NCEA Level 2 Digital Information Technology 201, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Data Analyst, Scrum Master, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Systems Administrator, Survey Technician, Software Developer, Information Technology Architect, Electronics Engineer, Game Developer, Biomedical Engineer,