Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Computer Systems
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CSN07401
Module leader: Baraq Ghaleb
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

n/a
Description of module content:

Computer Architecture
Basic computer architecture and operating principles. Memory and I/O devices. Case Studies for PC microcomputer and embedded system architectures.

Computers Networks
Networking components. Wide and local area networks use and topographies.

Operating Systems
Basic structure, components and functions of Operating Systems (OS), for example, the Kernel, Memory Management, File Systems, Processes and Threads. Case Study examinations of common PC OSs - Windows and Linux.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Identify the main hardware components of a computer
LO2: Understand the basic architecture operating principles of a computer
LO3: Identify the main components of computer networks
LO4: Understand the basic principles of data communications and computer networks
LO5: Understand the principles of Operating Systems and describe the main feature of two different common operating systems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Baraq Ghaleb
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 149 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 3 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 033.30 1,2 5 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Class Test 033.30 3,4 9 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 033.40 5 12 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 99
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 99

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