A/L Genaral Information Technlogy

***Information Systems

What is a System?

Elements of a System

Information Systems

Types of Information Systems

Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Phases of the SDLC

***Programming Languages

Generations of Programming Languages

Pascal Programming

Pascal Programming Basics

The Structure of a Pascal Program

Pascal Identifiers

Constants

Variables and Data Types

Operation

Formatted Input and Output

Sequential Control

Procedures and Functions

Enumerated Types

1-dimensional Arrays

Office Applications and Internet 1

*** Word Processing


*** Spreadsheets


*** Microsoft PowerPoint


*** Databases


*** Information & Communication


*** Operating System  

*** ICT for National Development

Introduction

Evolution of Poverty Eradication Programs

Harnessing the potential of ICT for Development

How does ICT enhance and facilitate Development?

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to Rural Areas in Sri Lanka- Problems and Issues

*** Mathematics for Computing

Number systems

Decimal system [Base-10]

Binary system [Base-2]

Octal Number System [Base-8]

Hexadecimal Number System [Base-16]

Data Structures

ASCII, BCD and EBCDIC Codes

BCD (Binary Coded Decimal)

EBCDIC (Extended Binary – Coded Decimal Interchange Code)

Boolean Algebra

Basic Laws and Axioms of Boolean algebra

Truth Tables

Logic Gates and Circuits

Exercises

G I T - Computer Fundamentals

*** Computer Fundamentals

Introduction to Computers	Network Topologies
A Brief History of Computers	Communication Media
Different Types of Ports	Data Transmission Types
Storage	Network Interface Card (NIC)
Memory	Types of Networks
Secondary Storage	Network Protocols
Data Hierarchy	Computer Virus
Input Devices	Main Phases of Virus Activity
Output Devices	How to Protect a Computer from Computer Viruses
Device Drivers	Internet
System Software	Internet Browsers
Application Software	What is an URL?
Booting the Computer	Resources Found on the WWW
Software Evaluation	Internet Glossary
Information Networks