A-Level ICT A2 Overview: Course Structure and Key Expectations
This A-Level ICT A2 course offers a comprehensive introduction to computer-based information systems, with a focus on practical implementation and theoretical understanding. Students will engage in the systems cycle, exploring network communications and ICT applications while developing a project that addresses a client-driven problem. They will learn to analyze, design, develop, test, and evaluate software solutions. Expect to actively manage your studies by taking thorough notes, revising regularly, and collaborating effectively with peers to achieve success.
A-Level ICT A2 Overview: Course Structure and Key Expectations
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A-LEVEL ICT A2 Course Introduction
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 practical tasks. ISNB: 978-0-340-96651-8
Topics • G063 (Unit 3) • The systems cycle • Designing computer-based information systems • Network and communications • Applications of ICT • Implementing computer-based information systems • Implications of ICT
Topics • G064 (Unit 4) • A substantial project in which you will develop, in conjunction with a third party user, a well-defined client-driven problem that will allow you to demonstrate your skills to: • Analyse a problem • Design a solution to the problem • Develop the software solution • Test the solution against the requirements specification • Document the solution • Evaluate the solution • Work with another person/people to successfully complete the above steps.
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 and these should be presented neatly in a folder which is divided into sub-sections for each section of the course) • Create ‘revision nibbles’ from your notes (post-it sized memory joggers) • Revise what you have learnt and achieve the best you can