Modiwl IBC-1501:
Computer Architecture & OS
Computer Architecture & Operating Systems 2023-24
IBC-1501
2023-24
School of Computer Science & Engineering
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Iestyn Pierce
Overview
Indicative content includes:
- CPUs, the von Neumann and Harvard models.
- Binary mathematics and operations.
- Digital logic, AND, OR, NAND, NOR, NOT, and XOR.
- Processes,
- Scheduling and resource sharing
- memory management
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Equivalent to 40%. Uses key areas of theory or knowledge to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module. Is able to formulate an appropriate solution to accurately solve tasks and questions. Can identify individual aspects, but lacks an awareness of links between them and the wider contexts. Outputs can be understood, but lack structure and/or coherence.
-good -Equivalent to the range 60%-69%. Is able to analyse a task or problem to decide which aspects of theory and knowledge to apply. Solutions are of a workable quality, demonstrating understanding of underlying principles. Major themes can be linked appropriately but may not be able to extend this to individual aspects. Outputs are readily understood, with an appropriate structure but may lack sophistication.
-excellent -Equivalent to the range 70%+. Assemble critically evaluated, relevant areas of knowledge and theory to construct professional-level solutions to tasks and questions presented. Is able to cross-link themes and aspects to draw considered conclusions. Presents outputs in a cohesive, accurate, and efficient manner.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems and apply conversions between them.
- Explain the key components of a general computer system.
- Solve process scheduling and other resource sharing operations common to operating systems.
- Understand the fundamental digital logic operations and extend them to create higher order operations.
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Class Test 1
Weighting
30%
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Class Test 2
Weighting
30%
Assessment method
Demonstration/Practice
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Adriano IoT project and laboratory work
Weighting
30%
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Architecture
Weighting
10%