Rutherford College Rutherford College

Year 9 Computer Science

9CPT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Barrie.

Recommended Prior Learning

This is open to all year 9 as an option subject

Computer Science


Students will investigate the history of computer game development and will learn to build a game using Scratch, before moving into web programming in HTML and MIT App Inventor. This course prepares students for further study in computer programming, first in Year 10 CPT, then throughout NCEA.


Learning Areas:

Technology


Pathway

Year 10 Computer Programming, Year 10 Digital Technology

Career Pathways

Business Analyst, Electronics Engineer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Engineering Machinist, Locksmith, Software Developer, Data Analyst, Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Actuary, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Survey Technician, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Product Assembler, Cook, Sales Representative, Sales and Marketing Manager, Retail Manager, Cafe Worker, Property Manager, Buyer, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Retail Sales Assistant, Chef, Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Storeperson, Make-up Artist, Dietitian, Visual Merchandiser, Importer/Exporter, Animator/Digital Artist, Table Games Dealer, Electronics Trades Worker, Game Developer



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
There are no costs associated with this course.



Stationery Requirements:

1 2GB USB stick 

1 Personal Headphones

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.