CSE1201

Computer organisation

(IT)

C Avram

6 points + 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials/practicals per week + First, second semester + Caulfield + Prohibitions: CFR1125, CFR1140, CFR1202, COT1140 + Prerequisites: CSE1200

Synopsis: Topics include a revision of the fetch-execute cycle and assembler language, the features and capabilities of a modern operating system, data structures, file organisation, the database concept and the many different techniques for sharing different types of resources in a multi-user computer system. Students prepare a specialised type of computer program called a batch job or shell script and investigate the use of a microcomputer database management system to solve common business problems.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 70% + Assignments (2) 15% each: 30%