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ICT
Subject Department:
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Examination Board:
OCR
AS Code:
H117 A2 Code:
H517
Head of Department:
Mrs Deborah Jones (Head of Department)
ICT Teacher: Mrs
Heather Bendle (Head of Key Stage 4)
Network Manager:
Mr James Drinkwater
ICT Technician:
Mr Nathan Flannery
Specification
Summary
The world is increasingly dominated
by the use of Information and Communications Technology. Many
aspects of our daily lives rely on ICT on a practical level. This
course will introduce you to the fundamentals of ICT, providing
a foundation from which to extend your knowledge of this growing
area. Through the course you will develop your understanding of
the principles of problem solving using ICT. You will learn about
the range of ICT applications and the effects of their use. The
course aims for you to be able to apply this knowledge and understanding
when developing ICT solutions to problems.
Prior Level of Attainment
No prior knowledge of ICT is assumed for the AS level.
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To
get a certificate for Advanced Subsidiary GCE, you will
need to have studied for and been assessed on your performance
in three AS units. |
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To
get a certificate for Advanced GCE, you will need to have
studied for and been assessed on your performance in three
AS units, together with three A2 units. |
Links to Careers, Employment
and Higher Education
A qualification in ICT combines well
with many subjects, including those that would benefit from
an ability to obtain, manipulate, present and communicate information.
It also goes well with subjects that contain analytical, scientific
and technological aspects. With a qualification in ICT you could
go on to Higher Education or work in one of the many vocational
areas emerging to reflect the importance of information technology
in the modern world.
Aims of this course
The aims of this course are
to encourage students to develop:
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The
capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically,
logically and critically; |
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The
skills to work collaboratively; |
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The
ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding of
ICT in a range of contexts to solve problems; |
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An
understanding of the consequences of using ICT on individuals,
organisations and society and of social, legal, ethical
and other considerations on the use of ICT; |
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An
awareness of emerging technologies and an appreciation
of the potential impact these may have on individuals,
organisations and society |
Course Content Summary -
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
The new syllabus for AS ICT is made
up of two mandatory units. There is a large theory module which
will be covered throughout the first year and until Christmas
in Year 11. Students will sit their examination for this module
in the January of year 11. This is to relieve the pressure
on them during the Summer examination period and to provide
the option of retaking the examination if required. The examination
is worth 60% of the overall AS grade.
Students will begin working on the coursework
module for their AS at the start of Year 11. The coursework
must be completed by Easter and is worth 40% of the overall
AS grade.
During the AS course students will study:
| Unit |
Name |
Mode
of Assessment |
AS
weighting |
| GO61 |
Information,
Systems and Applications |
Examination |
60% |
| GO62 |
Structured
ICT Tasks |
Coursework |
40% |
Unit GO61 topics covered:
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Data, information,
knowledge and processing
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Software and
hardware components of an information system
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Characteristics
of standard applications software and application area
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Relational database
concepts
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Applications
software used for presentation and communication of data
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The role and
impact of ICT – legal, moral and social issues
Unit GO62 topics covered:
During the A2 course students
will study:
| Unit |
Name |
Mode
of Assessment |
AS
weighting |
| GO63 |
ICT
Systems, Applications and Implications |
Examination |
60% |
| GO64 |
ICT
Project |
Coursework |
40% |
Unit GO63 topics covered:
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Designing computer-based
information systems
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Networks and
communications
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Implementing
computer-based information systems
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Unit GO64 topics covered:
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Definition, investigation
and analysis
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Software development,
testing and installation
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