IY0S303 - Fundamentals of Computer Systems 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY0S303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Fundamentals of Computer Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | Peter Eden | ||
| Module Team: | Andrew Bellamy, Rachael Medhurst, Joshua Richards, Richard Ward, Sharan Johnstone, Madhu Khurana, Emma Derbi, Beth Jenkins, Arun Kumar, Nisha Rawindaran, Mamoun Qasem | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100376 - computer and information security | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To develop the students knowledge of the fundamentals of binary computers by utilising interactive small devices.
Content Summary
• The use and impact of computer systems.
• Introduction to Computer Architecture
• Introduction to Network technologies
• Number systems
• Characteristics of data and information.
• Data Storage
• The systems development process.
• Database management systems.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 44 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To identify and define the principles of binary. |
| LO2 | To identify and outline the fundamental workings of a computer system and data storage. |
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) | Project. | 0 | 1200 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Project. | 0 | 1200 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |