(IT)
Not offered in 2000
J Carpenter
6 points + 4 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield
Synopsis: Introduces: the major components of computer hardware including the CPU, secondary storage devices, input and output units; number systems and code sets; the historical development of operating systems; the functions of a typical multiuser operating system; file management systems; protection and security; processes and process coordination; memory management; the technology of the World Wide Web; data communications through a single link; and networked (distributed) systems.
Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 70% + Practical work: 30%