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

Topics: - Networked information systems
- Using networks

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

Topics: - Organisations and information needs
- Supporting information products and reviewing decisions

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

Topics: - Storage, communication and disposal of data and information
- Security measures

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.