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| Module Delivery |
| Autumn Semester |
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| Assessment Requirements |
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Units of Assessment
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Method(s)
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Weighting towards Module Mark (%)
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Examination
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1.5-hour paper
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70%
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Continuous assessment
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3 equally-weighted assignments
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30%
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| Module Overview |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| Normal entry requirements for degree course in ETITB |
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| Module Aims |
To provide students with a familiarity with the basics of data processing, computer hardware and how to use computers.
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| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
- Understand the organisation of data in binary media
- Identify the parts of a computer system
- install and run applications on a typical computer system
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| Module Content |
Digital Information – bits, bytes, characters, files, disks, directories
Moving data – parallel interface, serial interface, data bases
Hardware – RAM and CPU, binary adder circuit, keyboard, VDU and mouse, the parts of a standard PC
Stored Program Concept – binary and source programs
Operating System: DOS, Unix, Mac OS, Windows, The Windows desktop, administration of a Windows system |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
15 hours of lectures, 5 hours tutorials, 10 hours computer laboratory sessions, and 70 hours independent learning.
Total student learning time 100 hours. |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Recommended background reading
The module is supported by some printed notes. Further recommended reading will be directed in the classes.
Required reading
None |
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| Last Updated |
15th August 2006 |
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