Level 1 Computer Science Information 101

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.