Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Computer Science and Mathematics
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
3100FNDET-SEP-CTY
Aims
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to technical computing
and the application of computers in the implementation of simple algorithms. This is
supported by a syllabus which covers the key elements of decision mathematics and
an introduction to computer programming.
- To introduce the student to the area of computer systems.
- To provide an understanding of the underlying computing platform (hardware, OS, network) upon which applications are developed and hosted.
- To introduce students the key elements of decision mathematics and simple algorithms.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify the main components of standard computer hardware architectures, the role of an operating system, the file system, networking and standard hardware interfaces.
2.
Explain the fundamental concepts and issues involved in computer networking.
3.
Describe the fundamental principles of decision mathematics and the characteristics of an algorithm.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The list below provides an indicative list of topics which may be covered in this module:
Computer Systems Architecture
Hardware
Software
Networks
Number Systems and Logic
Introduction to Algorithms
Correctness
Finiteness
Generality
Stopping Conditions
Describing Algorithms
Flow Charts
Pseudo Code
Example Algorithms
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide an introduction to technical computing and the application of computers in the implementation of simple algorithms.
This module aims to provide an introduction to technical computing and the application of computers in the implementation of simple algorithms.
Additional Information:This module introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of the computer science field and their practical application
Assessments
Centralised Exam