School of Computer Science - Module N0026 (2001)

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Module N0026 (2001)

Syllabus page 2001/2002

06-N0026
Computing & Applications A
Level 1/C

10 credits in Semester 1

The Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)

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Outline

To be written.

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

give a basic understanding of how a modern computer works
give a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of software (such as variable, macro, subroutine, file, etc)
illustrate computing principles through examples from the major software applications commonly used
give an overview of the layers of software which comprise modern computing systems

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:		Assessed by:
1	describe the main functional parts of a modern stored program computer	Examination
2	describe the fundamental concepts of software and give examples from mainstream application packages	Examination
3	describe the main software components of a modern computing system	Examination

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

Available only as a module outside the main discipline.

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

06-N0027 (Computing & Applications B) (linked module)

Teaching

Teaching Methods:

2 hrs lectures and 2 hrs practical classes per week.

Contact Hours:

Assessment

Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
2 hr examination (80%), continuously assessed exercises (20%), divided equally between this module and 06-N0027 (Computing & Applications B). Resit by examination only.

Recommended Books

Title	Author(s)	Publisher, Date
To be chosen by lecturer. A large variety is available.

Detailed Syllabus

to-be-written

Last updated: 29 July 2001

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