(IT)
R Gedge
6 points + Two hours of lectures and two hours of tutorials/practicals per week + First, second semester + Caulfield + Prohibitions: CFR1125, COT1130
Synopsis: This subject introduces computer architecture and data communications. Architecture topics include CPU and memory, instruction sets, the fetch-execute cycle, I/O devices, secondary storage, and data representation. Communications topics include networks, protocols and transmission media.
Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 70% + Assignments (2) 15% each: 30%