Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LI Computer Systems (YiCS)
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 34212
Module Lead	Robert Hendley
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-44 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-11 hours Guided independent study-145 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will cover the fundamental principles of computer systems, including how information is represented in computers, how computer programs are executed, the relationship between software and hardware, reasoning about programs, and the foundations of operating systems and network technologies.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental principles of computer hardware Explain the relationship between computer hardware and software and be able to analyse a computer program in terms of the hardware operations required Reason about and analyse the complexity and performance of computer programs Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the core principles of operating systems Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the core principles of computer networks
Assessment	34212-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%) 34212-02 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2hr Examination (50%), Continuous Assessment (50%) Reassessment: 2hr Examination (100%)
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