IS1S482 - Computer Systems and Network Technologies 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IS1S482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Computer Systems and Network Technologies | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | informatics | ||
| Module Leader: | Ian Fitzell | ||
| Module Team: | Iain Shewring, | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100371 - information systems | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of the basic organisation and architecture of computer systems, game consoles, mobile devices and network technologies.
Content Summary
Number systems.
Computer system organisation overview:
- system components;
- processors;
- memory.
Data representation.
Assemblers, Interpreters and Compilers.
Processor operation:
- architecture;
- fetch-execute cycle;
- control flow;
- addressing modes;
- instruction formats;
- system calls.
Platforms (Supercomputers, Mainframes, Servers, Desktop systems, Game consoles, Mobile devices):
- processors;
- motherboard architecture;
- primary storage;
- secondary storage;
- operating systems.
Networks:
- physical and logical structures;
- addresses (IP v4, Subnet masks and IP v6);
- models (TCP/IP and OSI) and their layers;
- devices and cabling;
- wireless;
- security and encryption.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 6 |
| Work based learning | 74 |
| Directed Study | 28 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of key principles of prevailing computer systems and network technologies and the trade-offs that exist in their implementation. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Exercise - Not Time Constrained (CW) | Set Tasks - not-time constrained 1 | Demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of key principles of prevailing computer systems and network technologies and the trade-offs that exist in their implementation. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Examination | Computer Based/Online Examination 1 | Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of key principles of prevailing computer systems and network technologies and the trade-offs that exist in their implementation. | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Set Tasks - not-time constrained 1 | ✔ | ||
| Computer Based/Online Examination 1 | ✔ | ||