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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:

In this 10-credit module, you will learn the fundamental concepts behind computer systems. In this module you will get a chance for hand-on practice with low level systems. This includes key features of computer architecture (including motherboards, hub chips, processors, RAM and cache), operating systems like Windows and Linux (including multi-tasking, memory management and filesystems), and networking (including the OSI 7 layer model, TCP/IP, and network devices).
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
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 10 Lectures to present main points of each unit and set context for the practical work.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 10 Practical classes and workshops where you gain hands-on experience of a range of systems and simulators.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Online Guided independent study 78 Independent study of computer systems concepts covered in the lectures and practices in the labs. Signposts for further study are given in Moodle, with feedback during lab sessions as required.
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 40 1 Week 5 HOURS= 55 minutes Class Test covering computer architecture topics
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours The final examination covers operating systems as used in PCs and networking.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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