Module ICL-1002:
Computer Systems
Computer Systems (Cambria) 2023-24
ICL-1002
2023-24
School Of Computer Science And Electronic Engineering
Module - Semester 1
10 credits
Module Organiser:
David Edward Perkins
Overview
Indicative content includes:
- Hardware
- Overview of computer systems: identification, purpose and functionality of key components and computer architecture
- Memory concept and functionality, types of and protected and virtual aspects
- Data representation, in memory, numbering systems and consideration of data transfer rates
- Overview, identification and functionality of key types of I/O to include peripherals
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Overview of connectivity to include internal buses (PCI), external buses (USB) and networking (ADSL, Ethernet etc.)
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Operating Systems
- Overview of operating systems: identification, purpose and functionality of key components within a modern operating systems and the use of Microsoft OS and Linux as exemplars.
- Resource Management and concept of sharing
- Device Management to include device drivers, dumb and smart peripherals
- Memory Management including virtual memory and addressing
- File Management for local and remote files
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse how elements of a system meet system or user requirements.
- Describe key principles and concepts of Computer Systems.
- Identify and summarise hardware architectures.
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
60%
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
40%