Information Technology and Computer Science for CAPE Examinations: Unit 1 and 2.: For CAPE and College Students

By Dr. O'Neil Duncan

Information Technology is the study, design, development, implementation, support and management of computer-based information systems, including software applications and computer hardware. The CAPE Information Technology Syllabus will enable students to use technology to participate in, and contribute to the new technological world. They will become conscious of the impact of Information and Communication Technologies, and how the appropriate use of Information Technology can help to solve the problems, including those of an economic, social or personal nature. This syllabus emphasizes the importance of Information Technology to the economic and social development of the region.This book I divided into two sections. Information Technology and Computer Science and both sections are divided into two units. The two units in both sections are made up of three Modules.UNIT 1: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THEORYModule 1 - Fundamentals of Information TechnologyModule 2 - Information Technology SystemsModule 3 - Information and Problem-SolvingUNIT 2: APPLICATION AND IMPLICATIONModule 1 - Information ManagementModule 2 - Use of Information Technology ToolsModule 3 - Social, Organizational and Personal IssuesComputer science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and their implementation and application in computer systems. The CAPE Computer Science Syllabus provides persons with advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them to understand the uses and the impact of computer technologies, and to use the technology to create new computer applications for all areas of human activity. This syllabus provides opportunity for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes as preparation for further studies in Computer Science and the world of work.This part of the book consists of two Units, each comprising three Modules.Unit 1: Fundamentals of Computer ScienceModule 1 - Computer Architecture and OrganisationModule 2 - Problem-Solving with ComputersModule 3 - ProgrammingUnit 2: Further Topics in Computer ScienceModule 1 - Data StructuresModule 2 - Software EngineeringModule 3 - Operating Systems and Computer Networks

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508814384
• ISBN13: 9781508814382
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 2.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.9" x 8.5"