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) | ✔ | ✘ | |