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Applied Computing 1&2

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Tue Nguyen Applied Computing 12
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Overview

Computing provides students with the skills they need to adapt to our changing industries, markets and economies. These skills include problem solving, digital literacy, communication, marketing, planning, project management and teamwork. Students are provided with practical opportunities to create digital solutions for real-world problems that can be transferred to a wide range of industries and environments.

Unit focus areas

Applied Computing Unit 1 - Data analysis and programming

Applied Computing Unit 2 - Innovative solutions and network security

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for Applied Computing Units 1 and 2 and can be studied as a standalone subject or as preparation for Software Development Units 3 and 4, or Algorithmics Units 3 and 4.

Assessments

All assessments are school-based, with the award of satisfactory completion for the units based on whether the student has demonstrated proficiency in the key knowledge and key skills.

Enrolments and assessments

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