CSE1200

Computer systems

(IT)

R Gedge

6 points + Two hours of lectures and two hours of tutorials/practicals per week + First, second semester + Caulfield + Prohibitions: CFR1125

Synopsis: This subject aims to provide students with a knowledge of the workings of computer systems together with an introduction to the methods of data representation and data communication. Topics include CPU and memory, instruction sets, the fetch execute cycle, input and output devices, secondary storage, data representation, introduction to communications, transmission media and hardware, introduction to computer networks and the OSI model, network protocols and standards.

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