Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LM Computer Systems
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 34224
Module Lead	Kashif Rajpoot
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
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 Describe the role of an operating system, explain its component parts, and reason about its behaviour. Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the core principles of computer networks
Assessment	34224-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%) 34224-02 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Examination (50%) Continuous Assessment (50%) Supplementary Assessment: Examination (100%)
Other	Dubai version of Edgbaston module 06 34221
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