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ICT A Level

ICT

Board: OCR

Specification: AS 3838 and A2 7838

Introduction

The world is increasingly dominated by the use of information and communications technology. Many aspects of our daily lives rely on ICT on a practical level. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of ICT, providing a foundation from which to extend your knowledge of this growing area. Through the course you will develop your understanding of the principles of problem-solving using ICT. You will learn about the range of ICT applications and the effects of their use. The course aims for you to be able to apply this knowledge and understanding when developing your own ICT solutions to problems.

Course structure

Unit (code)	Method	Time	Contribution
Unit (code)	Method	Time	AS	Advanced
1 (2512)	Written exam	1½ hour	30%	15%
2 (2513)	Coursework	--	40%	20%
3 (2514)	Written exam	1½ hours	30%	15%

Unit 1 - Information, Systems and Communication

Preparation for this unit will provide the foundation for all subsequent units. You will gain an understanding of the core aspects of ICT systems, which is developed and enhanced in subsequent modules

Unit 2 - Structured Practical ICT tasks

Preparation for unit 2513 provides you with opportunities to apply skills, knowledge and understanding developed for units 2512 and 2514 in a practical way. The structured tasks examine the skills of design, testing, implementation and documentation; they will prepare you for the requirements of the ICT project, in the second half of the Advanced GCE, which will require the integration of these elements in response to an identified need.

Unit 3 - Practical applications of ICT using Standard Applications Software

Preparation for unit 2514 provides you with opportunities to acquire and apply skills, knowledge and understanding of the way standard software applications packages are used in different contexts.

Unit (code)	Method	Time	Contribution
Unit (code)	Method	Time	AS	Advanced
4 (2515)	Written exam	1½ hour	30%	15%
5 (2516)	Coursework	--	40%	20%
6 (2517)	Written exam	1½ hours	30%	15%

Unit 4 - Communications Technology and its Applications

Preparation for this unit extends the knowledge and understanding of concepts related to ICT systems. Communication between computers and interaction between humans and computers and the converging technologies of IT and data communications are covered.

Unit 5 - ICT project

Unit 2516 requires you to identify a well-defined problem, involving a third party user, and to generate a solution using ICT. As for unit 2513, this is carried out using your choice of an appropriate applications package or other software.

Unit 6 - ICT systems and Systems Management

This unit extends the work covered for previous units by studying information in the organisation, management of change, advance database systems and project management.

Am I suited?

You will be suited if you:

• have a real interest in the application of ICT

• want to develop your ICT skills

• are already competent in the use of ICT

Subject complements

Combines well with other sciences, Mathematics, and even Art (which could lead to a career as a web designer).

Where does it lead?

Higher education - specifically to degrees in Computer Science and other linked ICT subjects, design based degrees and Business Studies, although ICT is now part of virtually all further education courses.

Employment - web design, computer technician, systems designer/installer, software design, computer retail.

For furher information, see the OCR course page:
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/publications/AS_ALevelGCEICT.html

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