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This website has been developed is to allow students of Newman College to easily see what is involved in, and what their committment will be in taking the Computer Science Course of Study as offered by Newman College in 2009.

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Unit 3A

The focus for this unit is the design and development of software solutions. Students develop a conceptual understanding of how a computer works and appreciate how large-scale systems are designed, developed and maintained. They gain the knowledge and skills to create software that solves a range of problems. Students use algorithms and structured programming to design and implement software solutions. The students examine attitudes and values that lead to the creation and use of computer-based systems and their effect on society.

(Computer Science, Curriculum Council, 2007)

Unit 3B

The focus for this unit is the design and development of database applications and communication systems. Students consider communication systems, including security, protocols and the implications for web-based systems. They understand the design concepts and tools used to develop relational database systems. This takes students from the initial examination of data structures through to the creation of database applications using a current Database Management System (DBMS). Students consider the complex interactions between users, developers, the law, ethics and society when computer-based systems are used and developed.

(Computer Science, Curriculum Council, 2007)