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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Computer System Fundamentals | |||
Reference | CM1604 | Version | 2 |
Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
Approved | July 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To introduce principle components of a computer-based system and to explain how they work, function and interact with each other. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Describe basic functions of computer hardware components and how these components work together. |
2 | Apply modern operating systems in terms of structure, core functionality and its interactions with computer hardware and user processes. |
3 | Describe the operation and organisation of compilers. |
4 | Exercise commands or scripts that involve the management of concurrent processes. |
5 | Implement an IP address configuration and have an awareness of network sub-netting functions. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Number Systems, IEEE 754 Standard, Standard character codes, Introduction computer hardware components, functions of an operating system (Memory Management and Process Management), File Management (Directory Structure, File Protection, Partition Tables and File System), FAT File System, Disk sector 0, Partition Section 0, Computer Network Models (OSI and TCP/IP), Network Types (LAN, WAN and Intranet), Network Topologies (ring, bus and star, Network protocols (TCP/IP), Network Components, media types (wire, pair, coaxial cable, fiber optics, microwave, radio frequency and infra-red), Network hardware (router, hub and gateway), IP addressing, Unix Commands, basics of compilers and machine code. |
Module Delivery |
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The module will be delivered through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions. Students to attend a 2 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial each week. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 48 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 102 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Description: | Individual Coursework covering all learning outcomes. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade of D is required to pass this module. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | Dale, N. and Lewis, J. 2012. Computer Science Illuminated. 5th ed. Jones and Bartlett Publishers. |
2 | Carrier, B. 2005. File System Forensic Analysis. Pearson Education. |
3 | Tanenbaum, A. 2010. Computer Networks. 5th ed. Pearson. |
4 | Joy, M., Jarvis, S. and Luck, M. 2010. Introducing Unix and Linux. Palgrave MacMillan |
5 | Ata, E. 2017. Computer Systems: Digital Design, Fundamentals of Computer Architecture and Assembly Language. Springer. |