NCEA Level 1 Digital Technologies - Software Engineering and Computer Science

NCEA Level 1 Digital Technologies - Software Engineering and Computer Science

This is a foundation Digital Technologies course for students who wish to specialise in Computer Science with a focus on programming, database, and algorithmic thinking.

Student learning in Year 11 will center around basic skills development including;

• Functional programming (using Python)
• Database creation and management
• Computer Science knowledge and concepts.
• Web Development in HTML and CSS

Students will be encouraged to compete in the range of programming competitions available throughout the year.

Students will develop their programming skills to problem solve a range of problems.

When people think of Computer Science they often just think of programming, but there are many more aspects to the field including interaction design, communications and networks, software design, computer security, information systems, big data, machine learning, graphics, operating systems, educational systems, artificial intelligence, and embedded systems (processors that are embedded in everything from mobile phones to cars). All of these areas are experiencing rapid growth both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally, and there is a strong demand for Computer Science.

NCEA Level 1