Papanui High School/Coursebook/DTP301

= PROGRAMMING and COMPUTER SCIENCE 301 (Full Year) - DTP31F =

TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mr Ruddle

PRE-REQUISITES None, although success in DTI201/DTC201 is good preparation for this course. Independent work habits are an essential requirement for this course.

CONTENT This course develops valuable computer programming skills and hardware knowledge, which are sought after in the computing industry. Programming skills will be used to solve problems and develop and refine solutions. This course caters for novice to advance. The course is broken down into the following sections:


 * Project Planning and Management
 * Database Design and Development
 * Writing programs - using a variety of programming languages, authentic projects
 * GUI - graphical user interface design
 * Student centred learning is a feature of this course

ASSESSMENT Level 3, all Unit Standards. One or more Achievement Standards may be entered by suitable students.

COST $15.00 for print credit (minimum)prior to the commencement of the course. 4Gb Memory stick is recommended.

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES Tertiary study in Computer Science. Skills developed flow into many different fields, including Commerce.

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