Computers have an enormous impact on the way we live, think and act. Nowadays, we live in a digitised, computerised, programmable world and to make sense of it, students need an understanding of the computing concepts behind the technology.\u00a0Whether you want to design a multimedia\u00a0website\u00a0to promote and sell your company\u2019s products or to showcase your latest art work; or maybe develop a program or app to create scientific models or measure fitness, Computing Science is the subject that makes all of this possible.<\/p>\n
Computing Science courses at Inverclyde Academy aim to develop essential skills for learning, life and work as students become increasingly confident at writing code and developing complex software solutions.<\/p>\n
You can read more about the courses offered by the Computing Science Department by clicking here<\/a><\/p>\n The National 4, 5 and Higher qualifications are designed for pupils who have a general interest in computing science, as well as those considering further study or a career in computing science and related disciplines. It provides sufficient breadth, flexibility and choice to meet the needs of all learners.<\/p>\n Pupils studying computing science will develop a range of transferable skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work, opening up a wide variety of career and study opportunities.<\/p>\n The content of the National 4, 5 and Higher courses includes:<\/p>\n The Computing Department provides a variety of progression routes. Upon completion of each level, progression is as follows:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Computers have an enormous impact on the way we live, think and act. Nowadays, we live in a digitised, computerised, programmable world and to make sense of it, students need an understanding of the computing concepts behind the technology.\u00a0Whether you want to design a multimedia\u00a0website\u00a0to promote and sell your company\u2019s products or to showcase your … Continue reading Computing Science\u00a0(N4\/5, H)<\/span>
\nNational 4, National 5 and Higher Computing Science\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Course Units and Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Software Design and Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Web Design and Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Database Design and Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Computer Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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National 5 and Higher:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Progression\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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