Advanced Higher Computing Science
The Advanced Higher qualification brings together coding skills developed in previous computing science qualifications. Integration of technologies is at the heart of the course and pupils will learn how to develop applications which combine programming, web and database development into a single software solution.
Course Units and Content
The Computing Science course is offered at Advanced Higher level in S6. The course content includes:
Software Design and Development
- Develop confidence in reading and writing complex code involving searching and sorting algorithms.
- Create connections with an Oracle database to send and receive data
- Introduction to object-oriented programming using Java
Web Design and Development
- Able to develop dynamic, responsive web-sites which build upon prior experience using HTML and CSS.
- Able to write server-side code used to process form data using php.
- Develop creativity skills by developing own websites which apply principles of good design.
Database Design and Development
- Create and edit database structure using MySQL commands
- Increase skills and confidence in SQL coding to perform complex database operations.
- Integrate SQL with server-side code and software applications to provide database interaction.
- Use recognised design techniques to plan effective database solutions and solve problems.
Computer Systems
- Investigate in technical detail the components and functions of the latest digital devices.
- Able to explain in greater depth how digital data is represented by computers.
- Investigate and explain cyber security risks such as SQL injection.
Course Assessment
- SQA project (50%)
- SQA final exam (50%)
Course award is graded A – D based on combined performance in project and exam.
