Goulburn High School

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INFORMATION PROCESSES & TECH

 

INFORMATION PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGY                          15210

Course:  Information Processes and Technology   Category:  A

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC

Board Developed Course                                           Exclusions:  Nil

Course Description:

Information Processes and Technology is the study of computer based information systems.  It focuses on information processes performed by these systems and the information technology that allows them to take place.  Social, ethical and non-computer procedures resulting from the processes are considered.  Different types of information systems are studied.  Through project work, students will create their own information system to meet an identified need.

 

Main Topics Covered:

 

Preliminary Course

HSC Course

·         Principles of Information Processes

·         Information systems that organise and analyse

·         Tools for Information Processes

·         Communication based information systems

·         Planning, Design and Implementation

·         Option strands, the study of two information systems

·         Project work

·         Project work

Particular Course Requirements:

 

There is no prerequisite study for the 2 Unit Preliminary course.  Completion of the 2 Unit Preliminary course is a prerequisite to the study of the 2 Unit HSC course.

SKILLS / APTITUDE                         Important                               Not so important

Essay Writing                                                                                     *

Research                                            *

Oral Reporting                                                                                                *

Practical Work                                                                                                *

Working in a group or team                *

Public Performance                                                                            *

Meeting Deadlines                              *

Assessment:  HSC Course only

 

External Assessment

Weighting

Internal Assessment - Component

Weighting

A three-hour written examination consisting of:

 

Core Modules

Multiple-choice questions

There will be FOUR structured free response questions

 

Options (two to be attempted)

 

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

 

40

 

 

Project Work

 

Information Systems and Databases

 

Communication Systems

 

Option Strands

 

20%

 

20%

 

20%

 

40%

 

100

Marks

100

 

Other considerations:

Charge:   $15