AS A-Level ICT

1. AS & A-Level ICT Y Pant 6th Form

2. AS Level ICT 1 – theory paper & spreadsheet analysis ICT2 – coursework - presenting information

3. AS Theory What is the difference between data, information and knowledge? Why is good quality data valuable? How can we use validation to ensure data is good quality? Who needs good data?

4. AS Theory What are the capabilities and limitations of ICT? What are the social, environmental and ethical implications of ICT? How is ICT covered by UK law?

5. AS Theory How hospitals use ICT for scanning and patient records. The ways in which business uses ICT for product design and manufacture. ICT in supermarkets and online shopping. How ICT is used in schools for learning and administration. Home uses for ICT such as entertainment and banking.

6. AS Theory Local and Wide Area Networks The Internet and Extranets Benefits and problems with email File Transfer Protocols – chat rooms, online shopping

7. Spreadsheet Analysis

8. AS Coursework – Presenting Information Task 1 – leaflet or magazine Task 2 – mail merge letter Task 3 – website or slide show

9. A-Level ICT3 – theory paper ICT4 – database coursework

10. A-Level Theory Different network topologies Network choices for a company Wireless networking & security Network management and auditing

11. A-Level Theory E-commerce Online databases Internet access Privacy, censorship, ownership & control

12. A-Level Theory Tele-working and video conferencing Internet codes of conduct and policies Penalties for misuse Legal and moral issues Intellectual property rights Security policies

13. A-Level Theory Effects on working patterns Data flow diagrams Systems analysis Development – parallel & direct Maintenance contracts Systems evaluation

14. A-Level Database Coursework Students create a relational database. The business or organisation is of their choice.