Module Title:   Computer Architecture and Systems Software

Module Credit:   20

Module Code:   CM-0107L

Academic Year:   2015/6

Teaching Period:   Semester 1

Module Occurrence:   A

Module Level:   FHEQ Level 4

Module Type:   Linked 10+10

Provider:   Computer Science

Related Department/Subject Area:   School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Principal Co-ordinator:   Dr Taufiq Asyhari

Additional Tutor(s):   Prof A Vourdas

Prerequisite(s):   None

Corequisite(s):   None

Aims:
To gain a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental aspects of computer architecture and systems software with a focus on digital logic design, computer hardware systems and systems software.

Learning Teaching & Assessment Strategy:
Lectures will concentrate on concepts, principles and theories of the digital logic design, computer hardware systems and systems software. These will be supported by practical exercises undertaken during tutorials, labs and direct study. Oral feedback will be given during the tutorials and labs. Practical understanding, skills and learning outcomes will be tested through coursework and a formal 2-hour examination. The supplementary assessment will be a 3-hour exam which will assess all learning outcomes.

Study Hours:
Lectures:	24.00		Directed Study:	134.00
Seminars/Tutorials:	20.00		Other:	0.00
Laboratory/Practical:	20.00		Formal Exams:	2.00		Total:   200.00

1. Knowledge & Understanding:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

represent and process information in binary form and logic circuits;
Understand working principle of computer components and an operating system.

2. Subject-Specific Skills:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

apply practical skills in designing and building simple logic circuits;
Explain communications between computer components and systems software

3. Personal Transferable Skills:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

apply logical approaches to software system design and apply number systems.