3COMP

Level 3 Computer Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Hansen.

Building on L2 skills for programming, CAD, and Computer Science concepts.

This university-approved subject builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Level 2 Computer Science. Students may take this course without doing Level 2 Computer Science, but they will find it a challenge if they have not programmed in year 11. Students should also have some understanding of the design process. 

In this course, students will do a year-long C++ Arduino project to teach them complex programming and documentation skills. If digital is a career choice, we recommend doing the optional external standard which is essay-style answers done in a 3-hour exam. 

Past projects have included; A sensor package and parachute deployment for a water bottle rocket, and puzzle programs that are combined into a larger group project.

The course offers a strong pathway to a career in science, cybersecurity and software development among others. It will also appeal to students who have an interest in problem-solving and logical thinking.

Note: Some of the same achievement standards are taught in Mechatronics. Check with your teacher if you would like to choose more than two subjects as you can only be awarded the credits once.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A non-Chromebook laptop is required, however, other electronics and materials will be provided by the school (included in the fees.)

Cost: $80

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 0
Optional Credits Available: 3
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91622 v3
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.22 - Implement complex procedures to make a specified product using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91906 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91907 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Optional Assessments

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Optional Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91908 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.9 - Analyse an area of computer science


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 3
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3
Total Numeracy Credits: 0