2CSC

2CSC - Level 2 Computer Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms E. Nevin.

Students will extend their understanding of computer science through a combination of hands-on practical tasks and text-based programming. Topics may include more advanced programming, networking, game development and web development. Students will gain an understanding of at least one of the following computer science concepts: computer security, encryption, error control, complexity and tractability or artificial intelligence.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students will benefit from having successfully completed a Level 1 Technology module, preferably Level 1 Computer Science.

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91895 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.6 - Use advanced techniques to develop a network


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91896 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91897 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91898 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0