High School Pathway Program Options: Benefits of successfully completing Griffith InfoTech

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1 Griffith InfoTech 1001ICT Introduction to Programming for Years 11/ ICT Object-Oriented Programming for Year 12 Pathway into Griffith University science degree programs Griffith Sciences is offering Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to study a Griffith University first year course while undertaking their senior studies at school. The Griffith High School Pathway Programs are an excellent opportunity for students to experience a University course whilst completing their senior studies without a significant increase in workload. Students will study the majority of the course content within the normal delivery of the QCAA Syllabus/ Australian Senior Curriculum specific to their chosen course. All content will be delivered through a series of web based learning tools. Taking part in a Griffith High School Pathway Program along with a senior subject will in no way be detrimental to the class results of the students. Students need to achieve 50% or higher on the Year 11 assessments and maintain standards in school to be eligible to continue with the course in Year 12. Benefits of successfully completing Griffith InfoTech - Awarded with a formal Certificate of Completion by Griffith University - 10 credit points for a first semester, first year course at Griffith University - eligible for a guaranteed offer into specified Griffith University programs - One bonus rank when applying for entry into Griffith undergraduate degree programs Length: External 1 year program taken over Year 11 (Semester 2 only) or Year 12 (Semester 1 or 2). High School Pathway Program Options: - Griffith Chem - Griffith Phys - Griffith Maths - Griffith InfoTech - Griffith Eng + Students must remain OP eligible and maintain specified achievement levels in specified senior subjects.

2 Griffith InfoTech Program High school IPT/ICS students can complete a Griffith University first-year Programming course while studying IPT subjects within school curriculum. In the Griffith InfoTech program in Year 11(Semester 2) or Year 12 (Semester 1 or 2) students will: Be taught the content of Griffith IntoTech 1 program (1001ICT: Introduction to Programming) within the normal delivery of the IPT subjects via lectures, discussions and workshops with additional support from Griffith University online learning materials Complete 5 x 5% Multiple Choice Tests (25%) Complete 5 x 5% Accessed Programming Labs (25%) Complete a final examination (50%) Attend a day excursion to Griffith University to have some exposure to the university environment (optional depending on High Schools requirements) Students who achieve 50% or higher for Griffith InfoTech 1 will be invited by the High School Leader to continue with the Griffith InfoTech 2 program in Year 12 (If the school chooses to do so). In the Griffith InfoTech 2 program in Year 12 students will - Be taught the content of Griffith IntoTech 2 program (1005ICT: Object Oriented Programming) within the normal delivery of the IPT subjects via lectures, discussions and workshops with additional support from Griffith University online learning materials Complete 5 x 5% Multiple Choice Tests (25%) Complete 5 x 5% Accessed Programming Labs (25%) Complete a final examination (50%) Attend a day excursion to Griffith University to have some exposure to the university environment (optional depending on High Schools requirements) What does participating in Griffith InfoTech mean to a student? Students who successfully complete Griffith InfoTech 1 (achieving 50% or above) will be awarded a formal Certificate of Completion by Griffith University. Guaranteed Admission OP or ATAR eligible students successfully completing the course/s will be guaranteed admission into selected science degree programs subject to: - maintaining OP eligibility status throughout Year 11 and Year 12 - achieving a pass in all subjects undertaken in the year prior to entering the Griffith InfoTech Program - achieving a minimums of SA in English - meeting admission prerequisites of the degree program - listing the program as first QTAC preference Credit If students then enrol in a Griffith University degree program, they will be eligible for credit for a first semester, first year, Griffith University Programming course/s. For Griffith InfoTech 1 students, credit will be given for 1001ICT Introduction to Programming. For Griffith InfoTech 2 students, credit will be given for 1001ICT plus 1005ICT Object Oriented Programming, providing that course is a core/elective requirement in their degree. Once enrolled at Griffith, students apply for credit with the Certificate of Completion as documentary evidence to support their credit application. What degrees can I get guaranteed entry into? Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Multimedia Bachelor of Business Information Systems Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Multimedia Bachelor of Applied Information Technology Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Information Technology (For further information see table at the end of flyer)

3 Topics Griffith InfoTech 1 Topics Activity Module 1: Data Types and Arithmetic Expressions 1 Primitive Data 2 Variables and the Assignment Statement 3 Expressions and Arithmetic Operators 4 Increment, Decrement, and Assignment Operators 5 Input and Output Module 2: Boolean Expressions 6 Boolean Expressions 7 Boolean Expressions and Short-circuit Operators 8 Truth Tables and De Morgan s Laws Module 3: Branching Statements 9 The "if" Statement 10 The Single Branch "if" Statement 11 The Conditional Operator and the "switch" Statement 12 JPL PROBLEM: sort3 Module 4: Strings 13 Strings 14 More about Strings 15 JPL PROBLEM: rotateleft2 Module 5: Looping Statements 16 Loops and the "while" Statement 17 More about the "while" Statement 18 The "do" Statement 19 Nestling Loops and "if" Statements 20 The "for" Statement 21 More about the "for" Statement 22 Sentinel-controlled Loops 23 Result-controlled Loops 24 JPL PROBLEM: ghappy Module 6: Arrays 25 Introduction to Arrays 26 Common Array Algorithms 27 Arrays of Strings and Linear Search 28 Two-dimensional Arrays Module 7: Methods 29 Methods and Parameters 30 Arrays as Method Parameters Module 8: Recursion (Optional) 31 Recursion 32 Recursion in Java 33 Examples of Recursion 34 More Recursion 35 Recursion with Graphics Module 9: Debugging Techniques (Information Only)

4 Topics Griffith InfoTech 2 Topics Activity Module 1: Classes and Objects 1 Objects 2 Object Data 3 Object References 4 More about Objects and Classes 5 Defining your own Classes 6 Class Design Example (miles per gallon) 7 Class Design Example (checking account) 8 Encapsulation and Visibility Modifiers 9 Parameters, Overloading, Local Variables 10 Object Parameters 11 Objects that Contain Objects Module 2: Class Inheritance 12 Inheritance Module 3: Exceptions 13 Exceptions and Errors 14 More about Exceptions Module 4: File Input and Output 15 Files 16 IO Using Scanner and PrintStream 17 File Input Techniques 18 Input and Output Streams 19 Reading Text Files 20 Writing Text Files 21 Formatted Output 22 Reading Binary Files 23 Writing Binary Files 24 The File Class Module 5: Polymorphism 25 Abstract Classes and Polymorphism 26 More About Polymorphism 27 Interfaces 28 The Comparable Interface Module 6: Graphical User Interfaces 29 GUI Programming 30 Jframes 31 Adding Buttons to a Jframe 32 Buttons and Action Events 33 JTextFields and Jlabels 34 GUI Applications 35 Jpanel and BoxLayout 36 Radio Buttons and BorderLayout 37 Jsliders and Change Events Module 7: Generics and Collections 38 ArrayLists and Iterators

5 Guaranteed Entry Programs & Additional Information PROGRAM CAMPUS QTAC PRE ASSUMED 2015 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CODE REQS KNOWLEDGE OP/RANK Bachelor of Information Technology Nil English plus either Maths A or B (4SA) Depending on your area of specialisation, you ll be prepared for a career in commerce, industry, corporate IT, government or private consulting. Additionally, you may find jobs as Systems analyst, software developer, IT support and client services officer, database and systems administrator, technical writer, Web developer, Sales representative for IT vendors, educator or researcher. Bachelor of Multimedia Bachelor of Business Information Systems Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Multimedia Bachelor of Applied Information Technology Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Technology Nil English (4,SA) Nil LG Nil English (4SA); Maths B (4SA) English, plus either Maths A or B (4SA) Maths A or B (4,SA) English (4,SA); Maths A or B (4,SA) English, plus either Maths A or B (4SA) At least one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 15/67 15/67 Depending on your chosen major, you can work in film and television, interactive games development, web development and management, internet advertising, sound and music production, or as a designer of interactive multimedia titles for education and training in the communication, hospitality and entertainment industries. You will also be prepared for the wide range of IT career opportunities from the Bachelor of Information Technology program. Business analyst, mobile technology manager, online content specialist, e-marketing and communications consultant, manager of computer-based information systems. See separate entries for Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Multimedia. You will have the same opportunities as the Bachelor of Information Technology plus the benefit of three years of industry experience to kick start your career. Information technology, designing, writing, testing, documenting and maintaining computer applications and research or analytical and development work in commerce, health, industrial, mining and manufacturing companies and government departments OP scores and ranks are a guide only for In addition to pre requisites some programs will indicate Recommended Study and/or Assumed Knowledge as detailed in QTAC Guide information program offerings may be subject to change. Ensure you check QTAC Guide carefully. 3. All ICT programs include practical team project for external clients or an industry placement to provide first-hand experience to students in their last year of studies.

6 Contact: Griffith InfoTech Academic Questions Dr. Wayne Pullan Program Director Griffith University Telephone: Griffith InfoTech Administration Questions Miss Leanne Hendry School Administration Officer Griffith University Telephone: