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.