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Core Module Information
Module title: Computer Systems
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: CSN11108
Module leader: Imed Romdhani
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Key features of PC-based systems: Motherboards, hub chips, processors, RAM and cache.Basic processor operation: the fetch execute cycle and interrupts.Principles of operating systems: virtual memory and multitasking.Case study: the Windows operating system.Main features of local area networks and the Internet: Ethernet, wireless networks, the Internet Protocol. Introduction to some of the main network devices, such as switches and routers.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Appraise the key features of PC-based hardware architectures in order to be able to analyse PC requirements to produce specifications for PC based systems.

LO2: Critically assess the principles of operating systems as used in PCs.

LO3: Appreciates the main features of networks, both wired and wireless.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Imed Romdhani
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 1
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 0.75
Online Guided independent study 74.25
Face To Face Lecture 12
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 2
Class Test 40 1 5 HOURS= 0.75
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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