IS0S362 - Integrated Computing Devices 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: IS0S362
Module Title: Integrated Computing Devices
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Computing and Mathematics
Faculty Sub Group: Informatics
Module Leader: Ian Fitzell
Module Team: Adam Jones, Jennifer Whewell, Hannah Seale, Christopher Tubb, Sharan Johnstone
First Intended Intake: Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 3
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100367 - computing and information technology 100373 - internet technologies
HECOS Code Weighting: 60 40

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Jul 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To develop both a knowledge and contextual framework from which students can understand and analyse the variety of contemporary Integrated Computing Devices, together with their operational parameters and limitations.

Content Summary

Introduction to integrated computing devices; including Computer Systems Architecture, Networking and Operating Systems.

Overview of Linux; file system basics, familiarisation of GUI and command line interfaces, package installation and configuration.

Introduction to virtualisation and simulators to replicate external hardware.

Interfacing and controlling external hardware using a programming language.

Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT)

Applying Object Oriented Programming concepts to control external hardware.

Implementation case studies - application design and analysis.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Practical classes and workshops 48
Independent Study 104
Directed Study 48
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of Integrated Computing Device functionalities and limitations in relation to system design.
LO2 <div>To be able to develop; the overall requirements for integrated computer systems, simple applications and realise these via practical implementation.</div>

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch) Laboratory practical work plus relevant code 0 2000 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) Laboratory practical work plus relevant code 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch)
Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch)

Reading List

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