Information Processing & Technology Senior Syllabus 2004 To be studied with Year 11 students for the first time in 2005 Information Processing & Technology Senior Syllabus © The State of Queensland (Queensland Studies Authority) 2004 Copyright protects this work. Please read the Copyright notice at the end of this work. Queensland Studies Authority, PO Box 307, Spring Hill, Queensland 4004, Australia Phone: (07) 3864 0299 Fax: (07) 3221 2553 Email: [email protected] Website: www.qsa.qld.edu.au job 1545 CONTENTS 1 RATIONALE ..................................................................................................................... 1 2 GLOBAL AIMS................................................................................................................. 2 3 GENERAL OBJECTIVES................................................................................................. 3 Knowledge.................................................................................................................3 Research & development ...........................................................................................3 Attitudes and values...................................................................................................3 4 LANGUAGE EDUCATION STATEMENT..................................................................... 4 5 COURSE ORGANISATION ............................................................................................. 5 5.1 Time allocation......................................................................................................... 5 5.2 Course overview....................................................................................................... 5 Topics of study...........................................................................................................5 Core and extension.....................................................................................................5 Extension material .....................................................................................................5 5.3 Composite classes..................................................................................................... 6 5.4 Work program requirements..................................................................................... 6 6 LEARNING EXPERIENCES ............................................................................................ 7 Using information technology............................................................................................ 8 Solving problems................................................................................................................8 Collecting and analysing information................................................................................. 9 Communication .................................................................................................................. 9 Collaboration...................................................................................................................... 9 7 TOPICS OF STUDY........................................................................................................ 10 Introduction..............................................................................................................10 Subject matter ..........................................................................................................10 Learning experiences ...............................................................................................10 7.1 Social and ethical issues ......................................................................................... 11 7.1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................11 7.1.2 Core subject matter ........................................................................................11 7.1.3 Suggested learning experiences .....................................................................12 7.2 Human–computer interaction ................................................................................. 14 7.2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................14 7.2.2 Core subject matter ........................................................................................14 7.2.3 Suggested learning experiences .....................................................................16 7.3 Information and intelligent systems........................................................................ 17 7.3.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................17 7.3.2 Subject matter ................................................................................................17 Subtopics..................................................................................................................17 Relational information systems theory and design ..................................................17 Database theory and practice ...................................................................................18 Knowledge discovery...............................................................................................20 7.3.3 Suggested learning experiences .....................................................................21 7.4 Software and system engineering ........................................................................... 22 7.4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................22 7.4.2 Subject matter ................................................................................................22 Subtopics..................................................................................................................22 Computer systems architecture ................................................................................22 Operating systems and environments.......................................................................23 Algorithm theory and design....................................................................................23 Software programming ............................................................................................24 7.4.3 Suggested learning experiences .....................................................................26 8 ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................ 28 8.1 Underlying principles of exit assessment ............................................................... 28 Continuous assessment ............................................................................................29 Balance ....................................................................................................................29 Mandatory aspects of the syllabus ...........................................................................29 Significant aspects of the course of study................................................................29 Selective updating....................................................................................................30 Fullest and latest information...................................................................................30 8.2 Exit criteria ............................................................................................................. 31 Knowledge...............................................................................................................31 Research & development .........................................................................................31 8.3 Suggested assessment techniques........................................................................... 32 8.3.1 Written tasks ..................................................................................................32 8.3.2 Oral presentations ..........................................................................................33 8.3.3 Tests and examinations..................................................................................33 8.3.4 Practical exercises..........................................................................................33 8.3.5 Projects ..........................................................................................................34 8.4 Planning an assessment program............................................................................ 35 8.4.1 Special consideration .....................................................................................35 8.5 Standards associated with exit levels...................................................................... 36 Knowledge...............................................................................................................36 Research & development .........................................................................................36 8.6 Determining exit levels of achievement ................................................................. 37 8.7 Requirements for verification folio ........................................................................ 38 9 EDUCATIONAL EQUITY ............................................................................................. 39 10 RESOURCES................................................................................................................... 40 Printed material........................................................................................................40