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=Course Outline – Unit 3 =

Area of Study 1: Problem-solving

 * Topics: - Problem solving**
 * - Developing a solution using database software**
 * Outcome 1:** Propose and apply project management and problem-solving strategies to produce a solution and an information product, using database management software, which meets the decision-making needs of a specific audience.

**Area of Study 2: Organisations: Networks and collaborative problem-solving**
- Using networks**
 * Topics: - Networked information systems
 * Outcome 2:** Design, create and evaluate a prototype website that meets an organisation’s needs of sharing knowledge and collaborative problem-solving within a virtual team environment, and explain the requirements of the networked information system that supports the use of this website.

= Course Outline – Unit 4 =

Area of Study 1: Organisations and information needs
- Supporting information products and reviewing decisions**
 * Topics: - Organisations and information needs
 * Outcome 1:** Use spreadsheet software to solve an ongoing information problem, taking into account the information needs of an organisation, and evaluate the effectiveness of their problem-solving strategies.

**Area of Study 2: Data and information security**
- Security measures**
 * Topics: - Storage, communication and disposal of data and information
 * Outcome 2:** Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies used by an organisation to manage the storage, communication and disposal of data and information, and recommend improvements.