Course Content
Module 1 – Principles of Program Design
14 Credits
Lessons
- Describe the principles of Computer Programming
- Describe the difference between programming in Object Orientated and Procedural Languages
- Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts
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Module 2 – Computer Architecture
24 Credits
Lessons
- Explain computer architecture concepts
- Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts
- Demonstrate an understanding of testing IT systems against given specifications
- Describe the types of computer systems and associated hardware configurations
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Module 3 – Digital Literacy and Proficiency
26 Credits
Lessons
- Apply problem solving strategies
- Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues
- Analyse and respond to a variety of literary texts
- Resolve computer user`s problems
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Module 4 – Cybernetics
13 Credits
Lessons
- Demonstrate an understanding of information systems analysis
- Comply with service levels as set out in a Contact Centre Operation
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Module 5 – Basic Programming
21 Credits
Lessons
- Apply the principles of Computer Programming
- Design a computer program according to given specifications
- Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts
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Module 6 – Core Web Development
13 Credits
Lessons
- Demonstrate an understanding of creating multimedia/web-based computer applications with scripting
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of developing software for the internet
- Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts
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Module 7 – Programmer Ethics
23 Credits
Lessons
- Participate in groups and/or teams to recommend solutions to problems
- Handle a range of customer complaints
- Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication
- Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts
- Investigate the use of computer technology in an organisation
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