3CSC - Level 3 Computer Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms E. Nevin.
Students may select their area of focus, to develop a full-year computer science project. Topics often include complex programming, networking, databasing, game development and web development. Students will gain an understanding of at least one of the following computer science concepts: complexity and tractability, computer vision, big data, computer graphics, formal languages and network communication protocols.
Recommended Prior Learning
tudents will benefit from having successfully completed a Level 2 Technology module, preferably Level 2 Computer Science. Level 2 Digital Media is also an advantage.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.6 - Use complex techniques to develop a network
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.9 - Analyse an area of computer science