First Year Module:
Credit Weighting: 15
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 150.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 72 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 12 x 1hr(s) Practicals.
Module Co-ordinator: Mr Gavin Russell, Department of Computer Science.
Lecturer(s): Mr Gavin Russell, Department of Computer Science.
Module Objective: This module aims to give students an understanding of the fundamentals of computer hardware and of the principles of operation of computers, networks, communications and peripheral devices.
Module Content: This module provides an introduction to the key concepts of computing hardware and software. It provides an appreciation of the history of computer systems and the internet. Students progress to learn how both systems and networks operate. Issues related to user and systems safety as well as human-computer interaction (HCI) are explored.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of computer systems and the Internet;
- Explain the principles of computer networking;
- Explain the principles of computing hardware and software
- Explain the basic principles of user human-computer interaction.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Formal Written Examination 240 marks; Continuous Assessment 60 marks (1 x essay, 10 marks; 2 x laboratory assignments, 15 marks each; 1 x in-class test, 20 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Formal Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
Formal Written Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Summer 2022.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2022. The mark for Continuous Assessment is carried forward.
