Software Design and Development

The Software Design and Development Syllabus is designed to develop in students the knowledge, understanding, skills and values to solve problems through the creation of software solutions.

Students will develop:

• knowledge and understanding about how software solutions utilise and interact with other elements of computer systems
• knowledge and understanding of the historical developments that have led to current practices in software design and development, and of emerging trends and technologies in this field
• knowledge and understanding of legal, social and ethical issues and their effect on software design and development
• skills in designing and developing software solutions
• skills in management appropriate to the design and development of software solutions
• skills in teamwork and communication associated with the design and development of software solutions.

A syllabus is a document that gives teachers an outline of what students are to be taught in a specific learning area.

The syllabus and other supporting material for Software Design and Development 11-12 are available from the Board of Studies.