Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Information Technology
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2011 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2011 (Evening) Gippsland First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Hong Kong First semester 2011 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to fundamentals of computer hardware and software, and networking. The unit provides knowledge of computer structure and operation including; Arithmetic-Logic Unit, computer registers, internal bus, memory, I/O organisations and interfacing standards. Fundamentals of computer networking and data communication will also be provided.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will have -
Developed the ability to:

• understand basic Computer Structure and Operation and demonstrate use of the associated vocabulary;
• demonstrate knowledge of Arithmetic-Logic Unit, computer registers, Internal Bus, Memory, I/O organisations and interfacing standards;
• describe the operation of the CPU and explain how it is used to execute instructions;
• demonstrate an understanding of the basics of operating systems software using examples from File Systems, User Interfaces and Software Development Tools;
• discuss network architecture standards for open systems;
• describe TCP/IP network protocol;
• understand the fundamental functions and architectures of LAN and WAN.

Developed attitudes that enable them to:

• adopt a problem solving approach;
• accept the code of professional conduct and practice;
• act in accordance with best practice, industry standards and professional ethics.

Demonstrated the communication and teamwork skills necessary to:

• cooperate effectively within small groups;
• present their work in various forms.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Ingrid Zukerman

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk

Prohibitions

FIT1005, FIT9018, FIT9020, BUS4150, BUS5112, CPE4002, CSE4884, CSE9801

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit9005