This course is designed for learners who are considering further study or a career in computing science and related disciplines. It provides opportunities to enhance skills in planning and organising, working independently and in teams, critical thinking and decision making, research, communication, and self- and peer-evaluation, in a range of contexts. It has four areas of study:

• Computer Systems
• Database Design & Development
• Web Design & Development
• Software Design & Development

Each of these topic will become more complex throughout the different levels offered.

S3 (Broad General Education)

Computer Systems – Computer Architecture, Data Representation, Computer Security, Environmental Impact

Database Design & Development – Manual & Electronic Databases, Searching and Sorting

Web Design & Development – Web Browsers, Search Engines, HTML

Software Design & Development – Software Development Process, Programming (Scratch)

S4 (National 4 / National 5)

Computer Systems – Processors and Memory, Binary, Graphics, Compression

Database Design & Development – Relational Databases, Structured Query Language (SQL)

Web Design & Development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Software Design & Development – Pseudocode, Programming (LiveCode), Testing & Evaluation

S5/6 (National 5 / Higher)

Computer Systems – System Performance, Smart Systems

Database Design & Development – Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Evaluation

Web Design & Development – Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Evaluation

Software Design & Development – Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Evaluation