Form 4 Scheme Of Work For ICT

SMK RAJA MUDA MUDA, BESTARI JAYA

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

SCHEME OF WORK 2012FORM 4

1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETYMONTH/

WEEKTOPICS AND

SCOPELEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

JAN.

WEEK1 & 2

1.1 Introduction to Information Technology

(4 periods)

Learners should be able to:1.1.1 Define Information Technology in

general.

1.1.2 Discuss the roles of IT in everyday life:

o Educationo Bankingo Industryo Commerce.

1. Students state the definition of Information Technology in general.

2. Group Activity:- Discussing the roles of IT in

everyday life.- Students cite an example of a

technology used in every day life.

3. Students adhere the rules and regulations set for the ICT lab.

JAN

WEEK3 & 5

JAN

WEEK4

(Chinese New Year)

1.2 Computer Ethics and Legal Issues

(8 periods)

1.2.1 Define Computer Ethics.

1.2.2 Identify the Code of Ethics.

1.2.3 Define Intellectual Property.

1.2.4 Define Privacy:o authorised access

- user authentication and verification - Login (Personal Identification

Numbers (PIN), User Identification, password)

- Biometrics- physical control

1.2.5 Controversial contents and control:

o Pornographyo Slandero Filtering (Example : NetNanny,

CyberPatrol, BlockNow)

1.2.6 Computer crime and Security threats:

o Definition : Computer crime Security threats

o Examples of computer crimes:o Fraud

identity fraud credit card fraud

Copyright infringement unauthorized copy unauthorized file sharing

Theft: data, information, equipmentAttacks: Examples salami attack, virus, worms, hacking

1.2.7 Examples of Security threats o malicious codes: e.g. virus, Trojan

horse, worms, spy ware, Phishingo hacking: ethical (hackers) and non-

ethical hacking (crackers)o Natural/environmental: e.g. fire and

natural disasterso Theft : e.g. physical, data,

information

1.2.8 Cyber-law

1.2.1.1 Students explain Computer Ethics and Code of Ethics.

1.2.1.2 Students describe Intellectual Property and Privacy.

1.2.1.3 Students carry out research on controversial contents and control.

1.2.1.4 Students discuss computer crime and Security threats.

1.2.1.5 Students carry out research on Cyber Law and its importance.

FEB

WEEK

1

1.3 Computer Security

(4 periods)

1.3.1 Define Computer Security

1.3.2 State Security measures:o data backupo cryptography

1.3.3 encryption and decryption

1.3.1.1 Students discuss the meaning of Computer Security and its measures.

1.3.1.2. Students describe encryption and decryption.

1.3.1.2 Students carry out research on topics:

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o antiviruso anti-spyware o Firewallo Human aspects : awareness

(policy, training)

- antivirus- antti-spyware- Firewall- Policy and training of computer

security

FEBWEEK

2

FEB

WEEK 3

1.4 Research

(8 periods)

1.4.1 Impact of IT on society,

1.4.2 Copyright and Piracy from the moral and legal standpoint

1.4.3 Lack of security and its effects in industry/economy/ government.

1.4.4 Malaysian Cyber-law, electronic government law

1.4.1.1 Learners discuss the meaning of Copyright and Piracy.

1.4.1.2 Learners list down the impact of piracy activities from the perspectives of:- moral - legal

FEBWEEK

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2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEMMONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE

LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

FEB

WEEK 5

2.1 System Concept

(6 periods)

Learners should be able to:

2.1.1 Overview of computer system

2.1.2 Data Representation:o bito byteo character

2.1.3 Introduction to Binary coding: ASCII

2.1.4 Data measurement:o bito byteo Kilobyte (KB)o Megabyte (MB)o Gigabyte (GB)o Terabyte (TB)

2.1.5 Clock speed measurement:o megahertz (MHz)o gigahertz (GHz)

MARCHWEEK

1

- REVISION- SCHOOL ASSESSMENT 1 (US 1)

MARCHWEEK

2MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 1 (10 -18 MARCH)

MARCH

WEEK3 & 4

APRILWEEK

1

2.2 Hardware

(12 periods)

2.2.1 Input devices

2.2.2 Output devices

2.2.3 Motherboard:o central processing unit (CPU)o expansion sloto expansion cardo RAM sloto ports and connectors

2.2.4 Storage :o primary storage (RAM/ROM)o secondary storage (magnetic

medium, optical medium, flash memory card)

APRILWEEK2 - 4

2.3 Software(12 periods)

2.3.1 Operating System:o platformso functionso interfaces

2.3.2 Application Software: types and usage (word processing,

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MAYWEEK

1

spreadsheet, presentation, graphics)

2.3.3 Utility Program: types and usage (file management, antivirus, diagnostic, file compression)

2.3.4 Proprietary and open source software

MAYWEEK2 - 4

REVISION AND MID-YEAR EXAM

MAYWEEK

5JUNEWEEK

1

MID-YEAR HOLIDAY( 26 MAY ---10 JUNE)

JUNEWEEK2 & 3

2.4 Installation

(6 periods)

2.4.1 PC assembling

2.4.2 Hard disk partitioning and formatting

2.4.3 Software installation:o operating systemo application softwareo utility program

JUNEWEEK

4

2.5 Current and Future Technologies(4 periods)

2.5.1 Latest open source software available

JULYWEEK1 & 2

ICT ASSESSMENT 2 (PORTFOLIOS)

JULYWEEK

3

- REVISION- SCHOOL ASSESSMENT 2

3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE

LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

JULY WEEK

4

AUGUSTWEEK

1&2

3.1 Basic Concepts of Networks and Communications

(6 periods)

Learners should be able to:

3.1.1 Define network

3.1.2 Define communication

3.1.3 State the importance of network and communication using examples in the student’s immediate environment.

3.1.4 Define types of computer networks

Local Area Network (LAN)

MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

WAN (Wide Area Network)

3.1.5 Differentiate between the three

Notes: Network: To connect two or more computers together with the ability to communicate with each otherCommunication: The transmission of data from one device to anotherDiscuss: - file sharing between computers - sending short messages using cellular servicesConduct group research from Information sources (library, the Internet) examples:

Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman Series (ISBN 0-619-25525-0)http://www.webopedia.comNotes:LAN: A network that spans a small area usually confined to a single building or a group of buildings

MAN: A network designed for town and city usually larger than Local-Area Network

WAN: A network that spans a relatively large geographical area usually consisting two or more Local-Area Network.Example: The InternetGroup activity:Students list out the differences between the three types of computer networkConduct group research from information sources

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types of computer networks

3.1.6 Define 2 types of network architecture

Client/Server

Peer-to-Peer

3.1.7 State three types of network topology

Bus

Ring

Star

3.1.8 Differentiate between the three types of network topology

3.1.9 Define TCP/IP as the protocol to facilitate communication over computer network

3.1.10 State types of network communication that use TCP/IP

Intranet

Internet

Extranet

3.1.11 Cooperation in conducting group research

(library, the Internet) on types of network architectureNotes:Client/Server Architecture: A network architecture in which each computer or process on the network is either a client or a server

Peer-to-Peer Architecture: A type of network in which each workstation has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities

Conduct group research from information sources (library, the Internet) on types of network topologyStudents draw simple diagram of the 3 types of network topology

Students list out the differences between the three types of network topology

Conduct group research from information sources (library, the Internet) on TCP/IP

Conduct group research from information sources (library, the Internet) examples:Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman Series (ISBN 0-619-25525-0)http://www.webopedia.com

AUGUSTWEEK

3

3.2 Hardware Requirements

(8 periods )

3.2.1 Identify the devices needed to establish a computer network communication for a client/server network organization

3.2.2 Describe the functions of the Network Interface Card and hub

Students list down the various network devices

Notes:

Network Devices:

Network Interface Card (Ethernet and Wi-Fi)

Modem (Internal and External)

Hub, Switch, Router

Wireless Access Point

Students list down the functions of the stated devices

Notes:

Function of the Network Interface Card: KIV

Function of Hub: KIV

AUGUSTWEEK

4MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 2 (18 – 26 AUGUST)

AUGUSTWEEK

5

3.2 Hardware Requirements

(8 periods )

3.2.3 Identify various types of physical transmission media/ cables such as Unshielded Twisted Pair(UTP), Shielded Twisted Pair(STP), Coaxial Cable and Fiber Optic Cable

3.2.4 Identify various types of wireless transmission media such as infrared, radio wave and satellite

Students list down various types of cables

Students list down various types of wireless transmission media

SEPTWEEK

1

3.3 Software Require-ments

(4 periods )

3.3.1 Define Network Operating System Notes:

Network Operating System (NOS): An operating system that includes functions for connecting computers and devices into a local-area network (LAN). It has the capabilities to coordinate the activities of multiple computers across a network

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3.3.2 Name various Network Operating System Software

3.3.3 State the functions of various client software

web browser

email client

network utilities

network file manager

Notes:

Examples: Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT, LINUX, UNIX

Notes:

Examples:

Web Browsing: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Opera

Email Client: Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird and Eudora

Network Utilities: Ping and Traceroute

Network File Manager: Network Neighborhood and My Network Places

SEPTWEEK

2

SEPTWEEK

3

SEPTWEEK

4

3.4 Setting Network Facilities

(12 periods )

3.4.1 Install network interface card

3.4.2 Setup the driver for the network card

3.4.3 Crimp and test UTP cable

Straight cable

Crossed cable

3.4.4 Configure the workstation to join a Local-Area Network

Internet Protocol (IP) Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway

Hostname

3.4.5 Test the network connection

3.4.6 Create a shared folder Activity:Ping the server from the configured workstation

Activity:Set up a shared folder Save a file in the shared folderAccess the file in the shared folder from other workstations

OCT.WEEK

1

3.5 Current and Future Develop-ment

( 6 periods )

3.5.1 Describe:

Mobile Computing (specifications, services, frequencies), or

Internet Technology and Services (VOIP, BLOG), or

Types of network (PAN, VPN, WLAN, WIMAX)

Activity:

Research on the chosen topic

Write a short report (350 words) and save the document in the shared folder

OCTWEEK2 & 3 FINAL EXAMINATION

OCTWEEK

4-5

NOVWEEK

1

- ICT ASSESSMENT 3 (PORTFOLIOS)- REINFORCEMENT OF FORM FOUR SYLLABUS- OVERVIEW OF FORM FIVE SYLLABUS- RECAPUTILATION

NOV

WEEK 2

YEAR END HOLIDAYS (10 NOV – 1 JAN 2013)

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