Unit description:
Database and Information Systems play a major role in our lives. Much information is gathered about us from the day that we are born. How this information is used and the impact that it has on society is discussed in this unit. This unit also deals with the tools used to develop such systems. Students are presented with a scenario from which they need to design and produce a solution. Outputs of the system will be considered, data will be entered and manipulated through searches and sorts, and reports will be generated.
Focus outcomes:
5.1.1 selects and justifies the application of appropriate software programs to a range of tasks
5.2.2 designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a range of challenging problems
5.2.3 critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of information and software solutions
5.3.1 justifies responsible practices and ethical use of information and software technology
5.5.1 applies collaborative work practices to complete tasks
Contributing outcomes:
5.1.2 selects, maintains and appropriately uses hardware for a range of tasks
5.2.1 describes and applies problem-solving processes when creating solutions
5.3.2 acquires and manipulates data and information in an ethical manner
5.4.1 analyses the effects of past, current and emerging information and software technologies on the individual and society
5.5.2 communicates ideas, processes and solutions to a targeted audience
5.6.1 evaluates products in terms of functional, economic, aesthetic and environmental qualities and quality of construction
5.5.3 describes and compares key roles and responsibilities of people in the field of information and software technology
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