• AS Unit 1 (ICT 1) - Information: Nature, Role and Context.  (written examination).  
• AS Unit 2 (ICT 2) - Information: Management and Manipulation.  (written examination).
• AS Unit 3 (ICT 3) - The use of Generic Application Software for an IT solution. (coursework).

1. Part 1: 16 weeks to January for Module 1, exam in January. The spreadsheet revision and the introduction and half of the spreadsheet coursework.
2. Part 2: 15 weeks to May for Module 2, exam in May/June. The continuation and completion of the spreadsheet coursework.

The Course Aims to Develop:                                                                                 

1. -An understanding of the nature of information, its structure, application and implications of its   uses.     
2. -An awareness of the role of IT in the management, manipulation and dissemination of   information.      
3. -An understanding of the role of people, technology and systems in   organisations.                                
4. -An awareness of the economic, social and ethical implications of the use of IT systems.
5. -An understanding of the range of applications and information systems, with their   capabilities   and limitations, and the implications of their use.
6. -A development of problem solving skills through the practical application of ICT.
7. -The ability to analyse, appraise and make constructive and critical judgements about   the use of   ICT.  
8. -The development of interpersonal skills necessary with working with   and communicating with   others.

Proportion of the Marks: