Course Content Description: |
The Computer Science ATAR course focuses on the fundamental principles, concepts and skills within the field of computing and provides students with opportunities to develop flexibility and adaptability in the application of these, in the roles of developers and users.
UNIT 3
In this unit, students learn about the design concepts and tools used to develop relational database systems. They consider the complex interactions between users, developers, the law, ethics and society when computer systems are used and developed.
UNIT 4
In this unit, students gain the knowledge and skills to create software. They use algorithms and structured programming to design and implement software solutions for a range of problems using the software development cycle (SDC). Students examine attitudes and values that lead to the creation and use of computer-based systems and their effect on society. They consider networks, communication systems, including security and protocols. |