Computer Science Level 1

Computer Science Level 1 (Half Year) (L1COSCH)

Prior Learning: Attained Junior Diploma with Merit or Excellence endorsement
Future Pathways/Subjects: L2COSCH, L2ROBOH or L2PROJF
Note:
This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in computer programming or undertake a Science, Business or Engineering degree at university. This course covers: a knowledge of how to plan a computer program; learning the structures and syntax including loops, decisions, and functions, when programming in Python; a knowledge of algorithms, programs, and informal instructions, and use of a student’s Windows laptop.
Not concurrent with L1PROJF

TOTAL CREDITS : 9 Credits
EXTERNAL CREDITS : 3 Credits
INTERNAL CREDITS : 6 Credits

Standard
Number		 Level Credits Lit / Num Full Title Method of
Assessment		 Assessment Opportunities Offered

91075

 1

3

 Digital Technologies 1.45 – Construct a plan for a basic computer program for a specified task Assignment

91076

 1

3

 Digital Technologies 1.46 – Construct a basic computer program for a specified task Assignment

91074

 1

3

 L1 Lit Digital Technologies 1.44 – Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts from computer science

Exam

External

 

Vocational Pathways

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Students now have access to their personalised Vocational Profile on the NZQA website and it is important that students use this as tool to plan their subjects.

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