Introduction to AL ICT at Aurora Computer Studies

1. A/L ICT
at Aurora Computer Studies
Compiled By
Nalaka Gamage (BSc(Eng.), MSc(IT))
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2. Overview of A/L ICT
• A core subject in Advanced Level
• Students from any stream can select ICT
as subject
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3. Overview of Syllabus
• History and evolution of computer, internet
& Information era
• Overview of Information Systems
• Computer architecture (Storage &
processing)
• Fundamentals of Operating Systems (OS)
• Fundamentals of programming (Using
Python language)
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4. Overview of Syllabus (Cont.)
• File structures & handling
• Database related concepts
• Networking concepts
• Understanding internet and WWW
• Developing web applications using HTML,
CSS and JavaScripts
• System development methodologies
• E-business concepts
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5. What does AL ICT make you?
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6. Knowledgeable
• Software development process
• Technical aspects
o Programming
o Databases
o Web development
• Business related
• Mathematical concepts (Sets & logic)

7. Intelligent
• Logical / Critical thinking
• Ability to abstract concepts
• Imagination
• Creativity
• Problem solving
• Self-awareness
• Additivity
• etc..

8. Professional
• Competency
o You are knowledgeable & Skilled in your professional area
• Accountability
o You take responsibility of your professional conduct
• Respect
o Duly respect your co-workers, customers, etc.. and their
differences
• Lawful & Ethical
• Integrity
o Honest and respect legal & ethical aspects even in difficult
conditions

9. T-shaped skilled professionals
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10. What does AL ICT make you?
• In depth knowledge in IT and related fields
including business & mathematics
• Gives you skills in broad spectrum of areas
including software & web development, database
management, networking, multimedia etc..
• System analysis, design & Programming together
with mathematics make you intelligent & critical
thinker
• Study professional practices including legal &
ethical aspects in IT related careers
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11. Who should choose AL ICT?
• You have passion for IT and related
technologies
o like web development, programming & networking
• You like to be a professional in IT or IT
related field
• You want to build business (entrepreneur)
using IT & internet related technologies
• You want to be a professional (in any field), &
you think that IT knowledge is going to help
you
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12. Characteristics that you should possess
• You like to solve problems and enjoy build
systems (Software, web sites etc..)
• You have a good analytical and logical
thinking capabilities
• You like to face challenges
• You like to learn new things
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13. Nature of topics in A/L ICT
• Theoretical or conceptual subjects
o Examples:
• System analysis & design
• Practical/technical subjects
o Examples:
• Programming
• Databases
• Networking
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14. Nature of topics in A/L ICT (cont..)
• Business related subjects
o Examples:
• Business Management
• E-Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Logic (Formal)
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15. Why A/L ICT @ Aurora?
• Highest quality study experience is guaranteed
• Brain friendly supporting materials provided
• Innovative e-learning support through Aurora Virtual
Learning Environment (VLE)
• Not just passing exams, but help building technical
and professional skills throughout the course
• Professional and friendly learning experience
o Study with passion
o Pass exams with minimum effort through brain friendly
techniques
o Step into exciting career in IT
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16. AL-ICT@Aurora - model
High quality
printed study notes
Aurora VLE
AL-ICT@Aurora
Forum
Interactive
Lecture sessions
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17. Career paths for ICT professionals
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18. Further information
• http://auroracs.lk/al-ict/
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19. Contact Information
Premier Study Center
Aurora Computer Studies,
Summerset College,
# 135, 3rd Floor,
DFCC Building,
High Level Road,
Maharagama.
City Study Center
Aurora Computer Studies,
Summerset College,
# 88/2, 2nd Floor,
BOC Building,
High Level Road,
Kirulapone, Colombo 06
For further details and enquiries :
Call - 0719 842030
E-mail – info@auroracs.lk
Web - www.auroracs.lk/al-ict
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