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Module Title
LC Computer Systems and Professional Practice
School
Computer Science
Department
Computer Science
Module Code
06 40099
Module Lead
Niloofer Shanavas
Level
Certificate Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Contact Hours
Lecture-33 hours
Supervised time in studio/workshop-22 hours
Guided independent study-145 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description
An understanding of fundamental concepts in the design and implementation of computer systems is essential to the development of computer scientists, particularly where they will operate in scientific and professional environments. This module provides students with an introduction to computer systems design, focusing on fundamental concepts in computer architecture, and the contexts in which computer systems are commonly deployed, covering legal, social, ethical and professional issues relevant to computing professionals. Students will also gain a range of technical skills in the design and implementation of electronic circuits and systems-level computer programs.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
20.1
Explain common data representations and their role in computer systems
20.2
Discuss hardware organisation and architecture of computer systems and their components, including logic components, microprocessors and I/O systems
20.3
Demonstrate basic systems programming and digital circuit prototyping abilities
20.4
Discuss a range of legal, social, ethical and professional issues relating to the design, implementation and deployment of computer systems.
20.5
Write in an appropriate scientific style on aspects of computer systems and professional practice
