Computer Appreciation (Introduction)

Assessment

All students must complete two mandatory examinations. Both of which must be passed for a grade to be achieved overall. Paper 1 relates to the “Fundamentals of IT”. It covers content including: hardware, types of computer systems, connectivity methods, communication, application software, protocols, servers, ethics, and work skills. Paper 2 is the “Global Information” examination. Students are going to be provided with a case study for a Business and will be expected to be able to think deeply about its current use of IT and how it could be improved. The specific units that students choose to complete depend on the course pathway they choose. Students have the ability to choose from a range of coursework units depending on their own preferences. Students can also substitute a coursework unit for an additional, optional examination in “Cyber-Security”. “Application Developer” Pathway – Coursework units include: • Project Management • Project Development • Software Engineering for Business • Web Design and Prototyping “Emerging Digital Technology” Pathway – Coursework units include: • Virtual and Augmented Reality • The Internet of Everything • Computer Systems – Hardware • Computer Systems – Software