INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES: FORM ONE : TOPIC 1 : CONCEPT OF INFORMATION -----STUDY NOTES-----CURRENT SYLLBUS---------------------PDF

INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES---FORM 4 SYLLABUS

1. Management of Database Information System

   1. Updating Database

      1. Search a Record in an Existing Database
      2. Modify a Database File
   2. Queering Database

      1. Query Database Using Logical Operators
   3. Generating Reports

      1. Create Report Layout by Using Design View Mode
      2. Perform page Setup
      3. Preview a Report
      4. Print a Report
2. Presentation

   1. Art and Skills of Presentation

      1. Explain the Concept of Presentation
      2. Mention Presentation Delivery Mode
      3. Outline General arts and Skills of Presentation
      4. Prepare a Presentation
   2. Non - electronic Presentation

      1. Demonstrate Non- electronic Presentation
   3. Electronic Presentation

      1. Outline the Art and Skills of Electronic Presentation
      2. Open a Presentation Program
      3. Prepare Slides for Presentation
      4. Perform Operations for Inserting and Deleting Slides
      5. Prepare Guiding Notes for Presentation
      6. How to Link a Presentation File with other Documents
      7. How to Save the Presentation
      8. Exit the Presentation
   4. Making a Presentation

      1. Connect Liquid Cristal Display (LCD) to the Computer
      2. Set Up Slide show
      3. Use Slide show Mode
   5. Printing the Presentation Document

      1. Perform Page Set Up
      2. Preview a Presentation
      3. Print the Slides / Handout
3. Desktop Publishing

   1. Familiarization with the Desktop Publishing

      1. Explain the Concept of Desktop Publishing
      2. Examine Various Features of the Desktop Publishing Program
   2. Creating and Producing a Publication

      1. Plan for a Publication
      2. Design Layout of the Publication
      3. Add text or Graphics to the Layout of the Publication
      4. Perform Formatting of Text and Graphics
      5. Describe the Procedure for Producing Publications
4. Multimedia

   1. Multimedia Concepts

      1. Explain Historical Development of Multimedia
   2. Multimedia Devices

      1. List Types of Multimedia Devices
      2. Outline Minimum Requirement for Multimedia
      3. Name areas where Multimedia is Used
   3. Sound and Video

      1. Describe the Concept of Sound and Audio
      2. Explain Elements of Audio
      3. Describe the Stage of Make Sound for Multimedia
   4. Video Recording / Shooting

      1. Explain the Concept of Video Recording
      2. Outline the Steps to Capture a Single Frame
      3. Outline the Steps to Capture a Multiple Frame
   5. Video Editing

      1. Explain the concept of video editing
      2. Use video editing software
   6. Video Compression

      1. Describe Video Compression
      2. Explain Various Ways of Carrying Out Video Compression
   7. Interactive Contents

      1. Describe Interactive Contents
      2. Explain Ways of Carrying Out Interactive Contents

INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES-----FORM 3 SYLLABUS

1. 
    IMPACT OF  INFORMATION  AND  COMMUNICATION
   TECHNOLOGY ( ICT ) ON THE  SOCIETY 
   
   

   1. The Role of ICT in Daily Life

      1. Explain the Role of ICT in Business, Medicine Engineering, Data Management and Entertainment
      2. Explain the Roles of ICT in Creating Awareness on Gender, HIV/AID, Drug and Drug abuse, Globalization, Family Life, Cultural changes, Corruption and Road Safety
   2. ICT and Crimes

      1. Explain Criminal Activities Facilitated by ICT
   3. Information Security

      1. Outline the Importance of Protecting Information Systems in Various Ways
      2. Create a Password
   4. ICT and Employment

      1. The Dedate on the Effects of ICT on Employment
   5. ICT and Cultural Interaction

      1. Explain the Influence of ICT and Cultural Change
   6. ICT Hazards

      1. Explain the Effects of Disposing Electronic Equipments to the Environment
      2. Outline the Health Hazards of ICT use to Human Life
2. Web Development

   1. Introduction to Web page Design

      1. Explain Concepts of a webpage
      2. Prepare a Webpage Structure
      3. Create a Webpage
      4. Explain Webpage Preview
   2. Publishing WebPages

      1. Explain a Concepts of Publishing Webpage
      2. Outline the Importance of Publishing Webpages
      3. Explain the Procedure of transferring Webpages to the webserver
      4. Distinguish between webpage and websites
      5. Access information on a website
3. Database as Information Systems

   1. Manual data Processing System

      1. Describe Manual data processing system
   2. Electronic Data Processing Systems

      1. Describe the Electronic Data Progressing System
      2. Compare Manual and Electronic Data Processing Systems
      3. Explain the Importance of Data Processing
   3. Database Concepts and Terminologies

      1. Explain Database Terminologies
   4. Type of Database Systems

      1. Explain the Importance of Database Systems
      2. List Types of Database Systems
   5. Creating Database

      1. Plan for a Database
      2. Prepare a Table for Data Entry
      3. Prepare a Data Entry form
      4. Enter Data Using forms and Tables
      5. Use the help Facility Database

INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES----FORM 2 SYLLABUS

1. Word Processing

   1. Starting and Ending a Wording Processing Program

      1. Explain the Meaning of Word Processing
      2. Explain the Importance of Word Processing
      3. Start and End a Word Processing Program
      4. Create a Word Processing File
      5. Save a Word Processing File
      6. Close a Word Processing File
      7. Open a Word Processing File
   2. Editing and Formatting

      1. Editing a Word Document
      2. Format a Word Document
      3. Check for Errors
   3. Printing a Document

      1. Perform Page Set Up
      2. Preview a Document
      3. Print a Document
   4. Help Facility

      1. Use Help Facility
      2. Use help Menu
2. Spreadsheet

   1. Concept and Terminologies

      1. Describe the Spreadsheet Program
      2. Explain Spreadsheet Terminology
      3. Outline the Uses of Spreadsheet Program
   2. Starting Ending Spreadsheet Program

      1. Start a Spreadsheet Program
      2. End a Spreadsheet Program
      3. Create a Workbook
      4. Open a Worksheet
   3. Entering and Editing Data

      1. Enter Data in Worksheet
      2. Edit Data in Worksheet
   4. Formatting Data in a worksheet

      1. Identify Various Formatting Feature
      2. Use Various Formatting Features
   5. Data Manipulation

      1. Identify Mathematical Operators
      2. Use Mathematical Operators
      3. Use Predefined Formula / Functions
   6. Charts

      1. Identify Various Type of Charts
      2. Create Charts
      3. Edit Charts
   7. Printing a Worksheet

      1. Perform Page Setup
      2. Preview a Worksheet
      3. Print a Worksheet
   8. Help Facility

      1. Use Office Help Facility
3. Computer Networks and Communications

   1. Introduction to Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN)

      1. Describe a Computer Network
      2. Explain Local area Network (LAN)
      3. List of Accessories Used for Computer Network Connections
      4. Explain the Importance of Computer Networks
   2. Network Physical Topologies

      1. Identify Different Network Topologies
      2. Explain Network Physical Topologies
      3. State Advantages and Disadvantages of each Topologies
4. The Internet

   1. Concepts of Internet

      1. Descibe the Internet
      2. Explain the Historical Development of Internet
      3. Describe Search Engine
      4. List Search Engine
      5. Use Search Engines to Access Information
   2. Internet Application: Electronic Mail

      1. Explain Electronic Mail
      2. Outline the Uses of Electronic Mail
      3. Create an Electronic Mail Address
      4. Compare Electronic Mail with other Communication Media
   3. Internet Application: Electronic Learning

      1. Explain Electronic Learning
      2. List Advantages of Electronic Leaning
   4. Internet Application: Electronic Commerce

      1. Explain Electronic Commerce
      2. Outline Application of Electronic Commerce
   5. Negative Effect of the Internet

      1. Outline Internet Uses that Negatively Affect our Culture