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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Introduction to Computer Engineering | |||
| Reference | EN1540 | Version | 5 |
| Created | January 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | May 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to describe computer systems and to develop structured software in a high-level language. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the structure of a computer system and explain its principles of operation. |
| 2 | Design solutions to specified software problems. |
| 3 | Develop structured programs in a high-level language. |
| 4 | Demonstrate proficiency in software coding. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Introduction to computer systems: fundamental concepts, computer classification, application areas; system block diagram, CPU, memory, input/output unit, system clock; data, address and control buses. Peripheral devices:human-computer interface, backing store. Operating systems and networks. Software development: software design, standards and documentation, algorithms and data structures, source and object code, compilers, the edit-compile-execute cycle, testing and debugging. Syntax of a high level language: constants and variables, data types, program statements, selection and repetition control structures, library and user functions, arrays. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is taught using a structured programme of lectures and tutorials (and/or programmed reading, formative quizzes and remote interaction), student-centred learning and practical exercises, which will include a software design exercise. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 60 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 90 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 25% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3 |
| Description: | Logbook of computing exercises | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 25% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | C++ programming laboratory examination | ||||
| Component 3 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | Computer systems in-class tests | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module grade is calculated as the weighted average of the component marks. To pass the module the student must achieve a minimum of a grade D and at least 35% in component 3. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% - 100% |
| B | 60% - 69% |
| C | 50% - 59% |
| D | 40% - 49% |
| E | 35% - 39% |
| F | 0% - 34% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRONSON, G.J., 2011. A First Book of C++. 4th ed. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. |
| 2 | CLEMENTS A., 2006. Principles of Computer Hardware. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 3 | WHITE, R. & DOWNS, T.E., 2014. How Computers Work. 10th ed. Indianapolis: Que. |