Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Practical
Module Offerings
4501SDLBHG-SEP-PAR
Aims
To provide an understanding of the underlying computing platform (hardware, operating systems, network) upon which applications are developed and hosted.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the fundamental principles underlying the operation of modern computer systems.
2.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the structure and organization of computer systems.
3.
Explain the role and the functions of an operating system.
4.
Explain the fundamental concepts involved in computer networking.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Data:
Data representation
Files and filesystems
Devices:
Architecture
Memory
Input/output devices
Embedded systems
Storage and RAID
OS:
Processes/threads
Scheduling
Concurrency/concurrency control
Memory management
Command line and shell
Networks:
Infrastructure
IP networks
IP addressing
Wireless networks
Additional Information:This module is intended to provide basic knowledge in relation to the computing platform (hardware, operating systems, networks), which students will need as support knowledge for subsequent modules at FHEQ 5 and 6.
Assessments
Exam
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