Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | COMPUTER SYSTEMS | ||
Code | COMP124 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr D Jackson Computer Science Djackson@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce how computers function at the instruction operation level. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Describe the structure and operation of computer hardware at the register transfer level. |
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(LO2) Implement/reason about simple algorithms at the level of machine code. |
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(LO3) Describe the overall structure and functionality of a modern operating system and its interactions with computer hardware and user processes. |
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(LO4) Construct/reason about programs that involve the management of concurrent processes. |
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(LO5) Explain at a simple level the operation and organisation of compilers. |
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(S1) Numeracy/computational skills - problem solving |
Syllabus |
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Machine architecture and instruction execution (5 lectures): The CPU. Stored Program concept. Program Execution. A very basic overview of instruction-level operation, using a small number of instructions only. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
36 |
8 |
44 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 106 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Formal exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 120 minutes. | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Programming assignment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 6 hours | 10 | ||||
Programming assignment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 6 hours | 10 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |