Undergraduate RMI-CPT160-2019

Introduction to Computer Systems

Build and design integrated computer systems that power organisations. Explore new network technology. Map and navigate computer architecture. Learn to select, deploy, integrate and manage new platforms to support existing operating environments.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

25 Nov 2019
01 Jun 2020
31 Aug 2020
30 Nov 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject you should be able to:

Describe some of the fundamental hardware building blocks of computer systems and some basic algorithms by which they are used;
Demonstrate understanding of number systems, such as binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal;
Use Boolean algebra to model basic algorithms in hardware using logic gates such as binary addition/multiplication, template pattern matching, stream encryption, data multiplexing;
Describe fundamentals of computer architecture and organisation, operating systems, and system integration and deployment;
Critically review and (re-)design existing computer system specifications for meeting stated performance criteria.

Topics covered

- Introduction / Number Systems
- Digital Logic
- Technological Platforms / Computer Architecture
- Processors / Processing
- Memory / Mass Storage
- System Integration / Use Cases
- Hardware Failure / Error Correction
- Hardware Platforms
- Software Platforms
- Interfacing / Operating Systems
- Networking
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Chat Rooms
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Streaming Multimedia
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Quizzes

Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

RMI-CPT110-Introduction to Information Technology
RMI-CPT11

Others

Or hold equivalent IT knowledge, before starting this subject.

Special requirements

OtherDetails -
Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions/recordings. (note: mobile broadband users may have difficulties participating in live chat sessions)

Description

One of the roles of the IT professional is to design and build systems and integrate them into an organisation.

You should encounter a variety of platforms in your career. The role of the IT professional is to select, deploy, integrate and administer platforms or components to support the organisation’s IT infrastructure.

This subject aims to cover the skills in the fundamentals of hardware and software and how they integrate to form essential components of IT systems. In addition, it aims to develop skills and concepts that are essential to the administration of operating systems, networks, software, file systems, file servers, web systems, database systems, and system documentation, policies, and procedures.

It also aims to develop the skills to gather requirements, source, evaluate and integrate components into a single system, and validate the system.

Assessments

Assignment 2 (20%)
Assignment 1 (20%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)
Online Test(s) (10%)

Textbooks

Current study term (24 Nov 19 to 23 Feb 20)

Textbook information is pending.

Next study term (31 May 20 to 30 Aug 20)

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

undergraduate RMI-CPT-DEG-2019

Bachelor of Information Technology