Computer equipment
R Gedge
6 points
* 4 hours per week
* First semester
* Caulfield
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Prohibitions: CFR1120, CFR1130, CFR1201
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should be able to identify the components and structure of a central processing unit (CPU) and memory; evaluate peripherals and data storage devices that best suit business requirements; competently use a single-user operating system; identify and use common data communications equipment; and evaluate business and technical factors that affect data network design and installation.
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, input and output devices, secondary storage, data representation, introduction to communications, transmission media and hardware, introduction to computer networks and the OSI model, Telecom services, network utilities and services.
Assessment Examination (2 hours): 50%
* Unit test: 20%
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Practical work: 30%
Prescribed texts
Gedge R Computer equipment COT1130 Dept Computer Technology, Monash U, 1997
Recommended texts
Capron H and Perron J Computers and information systems 4th edn, Benjamin-Cummings, 1996
Stamper D A Business data communications 4th edn, Benjamin-Cummings, 1994
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