1. prepare students to function effectively in a dynamic technological era;
2. promote the development of computer-related skills for application to real-life situations;
3. prepare students to use information technology responsibly;
4. facilitate the development and application of problem-solving and other twenty-first century
skills;
5. provide a foundation for post-secondary education; and,
6. prepare students for suitable employment.
Course Content
Computer Fundamentals and Information Processing
GENERALOBJECTIVES
On completion of this Section, students should:
1. develop an understanding of the fundamental hardware and software components and the
interrelationship among them;
2. develop expertise in evaluating computer systems; and,
3. develop an understanding of basic information processing principles.
Computer Fundamentals and Information Processing (Introduction To Computer System)
Introduction To Computer Systen (IT)
Computer Networks and Web Technologies
GENERALOBJECTIVES
On completion of this Section, students should develop an awareness of:
1. basic networking concepts, including mobile networks; and,
2. Internet and Web Technology concepts.
Social and Economic Impact of Information and Communications Technology
GENERALOBJECTIVES
On completion of this Section, students should be able to:
1. develop an understanding of the various elements of computer security, and data misuse and
the impact on individuals and organizations;
2. maintain safe and secure computing environments; and,
3. assess the impact of technological advancements on different fields, disciplines and jobs.
Word-Processing and Web Page Design
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
On completion of this Section, students should:
1. have hands-on experience in the use of Word-Processing and Web Page Design in the
development of computer-generated documents; and,
2. be able to express their aptitude and creativity in design.
Spreadsheets
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
On completion of this Section, students should develop expertise in the use of a spreadsheet package
in the development of computer applications.
Database Management
GENERALOBJECTIVES
On completion of this Section, students should develop expertise in the design of a database
management system in the development of computer applications.
Problem-Solving and Program Design
GENERALOBJECTIVES
On completion of this Section, students should:
1. develop the cognitive skills to solve problems; and,
2. develop competence in applying a structured approach to solving problems on the
computer.
Program Implementation
GENERALOBJECTIVES
On completion of this Section, students should:
1. know how to translate an algorithm into a high-level program; and,
2. understand how to employ techniques to successfully execute a program.
