IMPERIAL ACADEMY
Information Technology – Grade 12
Course Outline
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Analyze the ethical, legal, social, environmental, and health-related implications of using
information systems.
Demonstrate understanding of emerging technologies including Big Data, Cloud
Computing, Fog Computing, and IoT.
Use relational databases and apply SQL for data manipulation and querying.
Understand and utilize XML in web authoring and distinguish it from HTML.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot software and network systems.
Apply programming fundamentals using Python, including flow control and debugging
techniques.
Unit 1: Information Systems and Their Applications
Unit Objectives
Explain ethical and legal issues in information systems.
Identify social, environmental, and health issues related to information systems.
Understand the fundamentals of intellectual property.
Describe digital identity management.
Demonstrate how digital technologies support active citizenship.
Overview
Information systems have extended their impact beyond business into social and ethical domains.
This unit explores how technology creates new ethical challenges and social changes. Students
will learn to analyze the consequences of using digital systems, manage digital identities, and
explore the importance of collaboration and digital citizenship in a connected world.
Summary
Ethical, legal, social, environmental, and health issues in information systems.
Concepts of intellectual property rights.
Digital identity management.
Digital collaboration and engagement in citizenship through technology.
Unit 2: Emerging Technologies
Unit Objectives
Define Big Data and describe its characteristics, benefits, and challenges.
Explain the concepts and applications of Cloud and Fog Computing.
Describe the Internet of Things (IoT) and its relevance in modern systems.
Overview
Emerging technologies are redefining industries and society. This unit introduces students to key
developments in data and computing technology. Focus areas include Big Data, cloud services,
fog computing, and the Internet of Things—all of which play critical roles in modern digital
ecosystems.
Summary
Characteristics and applications of Big Data.
Benefits and limitations of Cloud Computing.
Basics of Fog Computing and its role in data processing.
Advantages and real-world uses of IoT.
Unit 3: Database Management Systems
Unit Objectives
Understand the concept of relational databases and their components.
Use SQL to define, manipulate, and query database structures and records.
Overview
Data management is essential for organizations of all sizes. This unit delves into relational
database systems and how to interact with them using SQL. Students will gain hands-on skills in
table creation, data manipulation, and querying.
Summary
Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
SQL: Data Definition Language (DDL), Data Manipulation Language (DML), and Data
Query Language (DQL).
Creating and managing databases using Microsoft Access and SQL.
Unit 4: Web Authoring
Unit Objectives
Understand and create XML documents.
Differentiate between XML and HTML.
Learn the basics of web publishing.
Overview
Building web-based content relies on markup languages. This unit introduces XML and explains
how it differs from HTML. Students will also learn how to structure XML documents and
prepare content for web publishing.
Summary
Structure and syntax of XML.
Comparison of XML and HTML.
Elements, tags, and features of XML.
Basic principles of website publishing.
Unit 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Unit Objectives
Perform software installation and uninstallation.
Diagnose and resolve software and network-related problems.
Utilize system maintenance tools to improve performance.
Overview
Efficient operation of computer systems requires ongoing maintenance. This unit focuses on
preventive measures and troubleshooting techniques for both software and network systems.
Students will explore tools that maintain system health and resolve common technical issues.
Summary
Installation and removal of software.
Techniques for software troubleshooting.
System optimization tools (Disk Cleanup, Defragmenter, etc.).
Basic network troubleshooting and maintenance tools.
Unit 6: Fundamentals of Programming
Unit Objectives
Describe and apply flow control mechanisms in Python.
Understand and write conditional and looping statements.
Test and debug Python programs using an IDE.
Overview
Programming is a foundational skill in IT. This unit builds on prior knowledge by introducing
key control structures in Python. Students will also practice writing readable code using
comments, run programs using an interpreter, and debug common errors.
Summary
Flow control in Python using conditionals and loops.
Use of comments for code documentation.
Working with Python interpreters and IDEs.
Testing and debugging techniques.
End of Course Summary
Throughout this course, students have developed a broad understanding of how modern
information technology systems operate and impact society. Skills acquired range from critical
analysis of ethical issues to hands-on application in programming, database management, and
troubleshooting. Students are now prepared to navigate the digital world responsibly, creatively,
and effectively.
