Computer Architecture and Systems Software
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CM-0107L
2015/6
Semester 1
A
FHEQ Level 4
Linked 10+10
Computer Science
School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Dr Taufiq Asyhari
Prof A Vourdas
None
None
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.
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 |
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.
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
On successful completion of this module you will be able to...
apply logical approaches to software system design and apply number systems.
001. | Assessment Type | Duration | Percentage |
Coursework | 20% | ||
Description | |||
Individual Coursework (1 Number Exercise). | |||
002. | Assessment Type | Duration | Percentage |
Coursework | 20% | ||
Description | |||
Individual Coursework (1 Digital Logic Exercise) | |||
003. | Assessment Type | Duration | Percentage |
Examination - closed book | 2.00 | 60% | |
Description | |||
Examination | |||
900. | Assessment Type | Duration | Percentage |
Examination - closed book | 3.00 | 100% | |
Description | |||
Supplementary Examination |
Reading list:
- Computer architecture and Logic Design, Thomas Bartee, McGraw
- Hill
- Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, Mano & Kime, Prentice Hall
- Operating System Concepts, Silberschatzt, Galvin and Gagne, John Wiley & Sons
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