Woodmill High School S3 S4 course choice booklet subject info | Page 57

Levels National 3, National 4, National 5 Course Outline The courses contain the following mandatory units National 3 Building Digital Solutions (National 3) Information Solutions (National 3) National 4 Software Design and Development (National 4) Information System Design and Development (National 4) Computing Science Project (National 4 – Added Value Unit) National 5 Software Design and Development (National 5) Information System Design and Development (National 5) Computing Science Coursework (National 5) Purpose and Aims Computing Science is vital to everyday life; it shapes the world in which we live and its future. Computer scientists play key roles in meeting the needs of society today and for the future, in fields which include science, communications, entertainment, education, business and industry. Our society needs more computer scientists and for all young people to have an informed view of the IT industry and its contribution to the economy. National 3 The aims of the Course are to enable learners to: • develop knowledge and understanding of basic facts and ideas in computing and information science • introduce and develop aspects of logical thinking in a range of contexts • develop and implement digital solutions • develop skills and knowledge in application - or web-based information solutions National 4 and National 5 The aims of the Courses are to enable learners to: • develop knowledge and understanding of key facts and ideas in computing and information science • introduce and develop aspects of computational thinking in a range of contexts • apply analysis, design, modelling and evaluation to a range of problems • communicate clearly and concisely using appropriate terminology • develop an awareness and understanding of the impact of computing and information technology in changing and influencing our environment and society 57