Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should be able to identify the components and structure of a simple multi-user operating system; competently use a job control language (JCL) to control the operating environment and assist in the development of application programs; safely use, and develop programs for, a multi-user operating system; program simple tasks in assembly language; evaluate database structures and specify integrity constraints in given situations; and use a database management system (DBMS) product to implement a database.
Synopsis This subject aims to extend students' knowledge of the nature of a computer system. Topics include 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 will investigate the use of a microcomputer database management system to solve common business problems.
Assessment Examination (2 hours): 70% + Practical work: 30%