ATAR: Yes
Category: A
2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course
Exclusions: Computer Applications
Course description
Information Processes and Technology is the study of computer based information systems. It focuses on information processes performed by these systems and the information technology that allows them to take place. Social, ethical and non-computer procedures resulting from the processes are considered. Different types of information systems are studied. Through project work, students will create their own information system to meet an identified need.
Main topics covered
Preliminary course
- Introduction to Information Skills and Systems
- Tools for Information Processes
- Planning, Design and Implementation
- Personal and Group Systems and Projects
HSC course
- Information systems and databases
- Communication systems
- Option strands, the study of two systems from:
- Transaction Processing
- Decision Support
- Automated Manufacturing
- Multimedia
- Project work
Particular course requirements
There is no prerequisite study for the 2 Unit Preliminary course. Completion of the 2 Unit Preliminary course is a prerequisite to the study of the 2 Unit HSC course.