ALEVEL ICT

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A-LEVEL ICT

• Course Introduction

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Course Structure
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Introduction

• You will need a copy of this text book.
• It will help you with your theory work and also
  has practical help when it comes to doing your
  structured tasks.

ISNB 978-0-340-95828-5
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Topics

• G061 (Unit 1)
• Data, information, knowledge and processing.
• Software and hardware components of an
  information system.
• Characteristics of standard applications software
  and application areas.
• Spreadsheet concepts.
• Relational database concepts.
• Applications software used for presentation and
  communication of data.
• The Role and Impact of ICT.

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Topics

• G062 (Unit 2)
• Coursework
• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Documentation

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Course Expectations

• As A-Level students you will be expected to take
  control of your own studies.
• Follow this simple guidelines to help you with
  your studies and achieve success within the
  course
• Always take notes during lessons
• Write up your notes after lessons (we will ask
  you to hand in your notes on a regular basis)
• Create revision nibbles from your notes
  (post-it sized memory joggers)
• Revise what you have learnt and achieve the best
  you can