Form 4 Scheme Of Work For ICT

SMK BUKIT RAMBAI, MELAKA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

SCHEME OF WORK 2014

FORM 4
1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
MONTH/ WEEK JAN. WEEK 1&2 TOPICS AND SCOPE LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

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 Education o Banking o Industry o Commerce. 1.2.1 1.2.2 Define Computer Ethics. Identify the Code of Ethics. Define Intellectual Property. o Define Privacy: authorised access - user authentication and verification Login (Personal Identification Numbers (PIN), User Identification, password) Biometrics physical control Controversial contents and control: Pornography Slander Filtering (Example : NetNanny, CyberPatrol, BlockNow)

1. 2.

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Students state the definition of Information Technology in general. Group Activity: Discussing the roles of IT in everyday life. Students cite an example of a technology used in every day life. Students adhere the rules and regulations set for the ICT lab.

JAN WEEK 3

1.2 Computer Ethics and Legal Issues (8 periods)

1.2.1.1 1.2.1.2 1.2.1.3

Students explain Computer Ethics and Code of Ethics. Students describe Intellectual Property and Privacy. Students carry out research on controversial contents and control. Students discuss computer crime and Security threats. Students carry out research on Cyber Law and its importance.

1.2.3 1.2.4

1.2.1.4 1.2.1.5

1.2.5 JAN WEEK 4 o o o

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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, equipment Attacks: Examples salami attack, virus, worms, hacking JAN WEEK 5 1.2.7 Examples of Security threats o malicious codes: e.g. virus, Trojan horse, worms, spy ware, Phishing o hacking: ethical (hackers) and non-ethical hacking (crackers) o Natural/environmental: e.g. fire and natural disasters o Theft : e.g. physical, data, information 1.2.8 Cyber-law

1.3 Computer Security FEB WEEK 1 (4 periods)

1.3.1 1.3.2 o o

Define Computer Security State Security measures: data backup cryptography

1.3.1.1

Students discuss the meaning of Computer Security and its measures. Students describe encryption and decryption. Students carry out research on topics: antivirus antti-spyware Firewall Policy and training of computer security

1.3.1.2. 1.3.1.2

1.3.3 encryption and decryption o antivirus o anti-spyware o Firewall o Human aspects : awareness (policy, training) FEB WEEK 2 (Chinese New year) FEB WEEK 3 1.4 Research (8 periods) 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.4.4 Impact of IT on society, Copyright and Piracy from the moral and legal standpoint Lack of security and its effects in industry/economy/ government. Malaysian Cyber-law, electronic government law 1.4.1.1 1.4.1.2

Learners discuss the meaning of Copyright and Piracy. Learners list down the impact of piracy activities from the perspectives of: moral legal

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FEB WEEK 4 MONTH/ WEEK MARCH WEEK 1

ICT ASSESSMENT (PBS)

TOPICS AND SCOPE Learners should be able to: 2.1 System Concept (6 periods) 2.1.1 Overview of computer system 2.1.2 Data Representation: o bit o byte o character 2.1.3 2.1.4 o o o o o o Introduction to Binary coding: ASCII Data measurement: bit byte Kilobyte (KB) Megabyte (MB) Gigabyte (GB) Terabyte (TB) LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM

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

MARCH WEEK 2 MARCH WEEK 3

2.2 Hardware (12 periods)

REVISION SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

2.2.1 Input devices 2.2.2 Output devices 2.2.3 Motherboard: o central processing unit (CPU) o expansion slot o expansion card o RAM slot o ports and connectors 2.2.4 Storage : o primary storage (RAM/ROM) o secondary storage (magnetic medium, optical medium, flash memory card)

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MARCH WEEK 4 APRIL WEEK 1

MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 1 (22 MARCH -30 MARCH )

2.3 Software (12 periods) 2.3.1 Operating System: o platforms o functions o interfaces 2.3.2 Application Software: types and usage (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics) Utility Program: types and usage (file management, antivirus, diagnostic, file compression) Proprietary and open source software

APRIL WEEK 2-4

2.3.3

2.3.4

MAY WEEK 1-3 MAY WEEK 4 JUNE WEEK 1 JUNE WEEK 2&3

REVISION AND MID-YEAR EXAM MID-YEAR HOLIDAY( 28 MAY --- 15 JUNE)

2.4 Installation (6 periods)

2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 o o o

PC assembling Hard disk partitioning and formatting Software installation: operating system application software utility program

JUNE WEEK 4

2.5 Current and Future Technologies (4 periods)

2.5.1 Latest open source software available

JULY WEEK 1&2

-REVISION -ICT ASSESSMENT 2 (PORTFOLIOS)

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3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MONTH/ WEEK JULY WEEK 3 TOPICS AND SCOPE 3.1 Basic Concepts of Networks and Communic ations (6 periods) Learners should be able to: 3.1.1 Define network 3.1.2 Define communication LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES Notes: Network: To connect two or more computers together with the ability to communicate with each other Communication: The transmission of data from one device to another Discuss: - file sharing between computers - sending short messages using cellular services Conduct group research from Information sources (library, the Internet) examples: Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman Series (ISBN 0-619-25525-0) http://www.webopedia.com Notes: 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

JULY WEEK 4

3.1.3

State the importance of network and communication using examples in the students immediate environment. Define types of computer networks Local Area Network (LAN) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) WAN (Wide Area Network)

3.1.4

Network WAN: A network that spans a relatively large geographical area usually consisting two or more Local-Area Network. Example: The Internet Group activity: Students list out the differences between the three types of computer network Conduct group research from information sources (library, the Internet) on types of network architecture Notes: 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 topology Students draw simple diagram of the 3 types of network topology

3.1.5 3.1.6

Differentiate between the three types of computer networks Define 2 types of network architecture Client/Server Peer-to-Peer

AUGUST WEEK 1&2

3.1.7

State three types of network topology Bus Ring Star

3.1.8 3.1.9

Differentiate between the three types of network topology Define TCP/IP as the protocol to facilitate communication over computer network

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3.1.10

State types of network communication that use TCP/IP Intranet Internet Extranet research

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

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

3.1.11

Cooperation in conducting group

Conduct group research from information sources (library, the Internet) examples: Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman Series (ISBN 0-619-25525-0) http://www.webopedia.com
AUGUST WEEK 3 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

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

Students list down the functions of the stated devices

3.2.2

Describe the functions of the Network Interface Card and hub

Notes: Function of the Network Interface Card: KIV Function of Hub: KIV

AUGUST WEEK 4

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 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

3.2.4

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SEPT WEEK 1

3.3 Software Requirements (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

3.3.2

Name various Network Operating System Software

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

3.3.3 SEPT WEEK 2

State the functions of various client software web browser email client network utilities network file manager

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

MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 2 (13 SEPT 21 SEPT)

3.4 Setting Network Facilities (12 periods ) 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 Install network interface card Setup the driver for the network card Crimp and test UTP cable 3.4.4 Straight cable Crossed cable

SEPT WEEK 3

Configure the workstation to join a Local-Area Network Internet Protocol (IP) Address Subnet Mask Gateway Hostname Activity: Ping the server from the configured workstation

SEPT WEEK 4

3.4.5 3.4.6

Test the network connection Create a shared folder

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

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OCT. WEEK 1

3.5 Current and Future Development

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

( 6 periods ) OCT WEEK 2&3 OCT WEEK 4-5 NOV WEEK 1&2 NOV WEEK 3

FINAL EXAMINATION

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

YEAR END HOLIDAYS (22 NOV 4 JAN 2015)