INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The courses offered in Information Technology are:
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Applications Stream
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Web Design Stream
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Programming Stream
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The Cisco Network Academy Program
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Aspects of problem solving, structured systems analysis, systems development, programming languages and data communications are core elements in this course. Students can do a combination of two streams to make up an Information Technology major. A combination of three streams will make an Information Technology major-minor. A combination of four streams will make an Information Technology double major. Students may choose to mix and match units from the different streams.
International Baccalaureate
This course is available in the IB program. Students complete the Group 3 subject Information Technology in the Global System. It is available for Higher Level and Standard Level study.
APPLICATION STREAM Duration: 2 semesters
IT Concepts and Spreadsheets
Topics covered in this unit include: computer system basics, keyboarding techniques and operation, together with workplace health and safety. Spreadsheet software is used in the context of problem solving in the business world. (1 unit)
Digital Graphics Animation and Relational Database Usage
Topics covered in this unit include: principles of animation, animation software packages and team work communications. Students will also learn about commercial database packages, defining and using record structures, data management and reports. (1 unit)
WEB DESIGN STREAM Duration: 2 semesters
Web Construction and Web Multimedia Integration
Topics covered in this unit include: designing and building web pages using HTML, style sheets and forms, multimedia software packages, and how to incorporate multimedia elements. (1 unit)
Web Dynamic Features and Multimedia Projects
Students will be introduced to server-side scripting language to produce dynamic and database enabled web pages. Students get the opportunity to undertake a sustained self-initiated web based project. (1 unit)
PROGRAMMING STREAM Duration: 2 semesters
Program Design and Concepts 1 & 2
Topics covered in this unit include: introductory problem solving procedures, definition and representation of algorithms, problem solving by computer, program testing and documentation, introduction to a procedural programming language. (1 unit)
Robotics and IT Project
Topics covered in this unit include components of robots, software operations and programming and robot construction. Students are provided with the opportunity to undertake a sustained self-initiated programming project. (1 unit)
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY PROGRAM STREAM Duration: 4 Semesters
The curriculum for this stream is studied on-line. It is designed to give participants practical skills in designing, configuring and installing computer networks using equipment such as routers, switches, hubs and hosts.
Ideally students should have access to the internet at home, as much of the on-line learning will need to be in the students’ own time. There are four units that must be studied sequentially.
One unit may contribute to an Information Technology minor. Two units may contribute to an Information Technology major. Four units may contribute to an Information Technology major-minor or double major.
Students who successfully complete all four semesters may then sit for the internationally recognised Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) examination.
Networking Basics
Topics include: OSI model and industry standards; Network topologies; IP addressing, including subnet masks; Networking components; Basic network design. (1 unit)
Configuring LANS
Topics include: Beginning router configurations; Routed and routing protocols; Access Control Lists. (1 unit)
Working within a Switched Environment
Topics include: Advanced router configurations; LAN switching theory and VLANs; Advanced LAN and LAN switched design; Variable length subnet masks; Threaded case study. (1 unit)
Configuring WANS
Topics include: WAN theory and design; WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN; Network troubleshooting; Threaded case study. (1 unit)
The Business Administration course develops information management and office processes skills. The course is based on nationally recognised competencies, which will help the student to enter the workplace or to pursue further training. Each unit focuses on general computer use, communication skills and office procedures. If all the necessary competencies are completed, a Certificate II in Business will be awarded. Partial completion will lead to a Certificate I in Business. Alternatively, a Statement of Attainment will be awarded where at least one competency is achieved.
Business Administration 1
Topics covered in this unit include: keyboarding techniques and operations, office equipment, mail, simple business documents, communication, organising work schedules, information management.(1 unit)
Business Administration 2
Topics covered in this unit include: computer operations: data retrieval, records handling, knowledge of the enterprise, preparing routine financial documents, teamwork. (1 unit)
Business Administration 3
Topics covered in this unit include: records management and security, written communication, knowledge of enterprise, copying and collating documents. (1 unit)
Business Administration 4
Topics covered in this unit include: Occupational health and Safety, team work, financial documents, computer operations. (1 unit)