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10081 (v.4) Foundations of Computer Science 501


Area:

Department of Computing

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Overview of computer architectures and their impact on operating systems. Processor, memory and I/0 design considerations and their effect on program execution. Interrupt handling and process management. Basics of computer communication. The fetch-execute cycle I/O, interrupts, microprogramming and assembly language. Linking and loading, re-entrant memory management. Secondary storage. Resource management, virtual devices. Recent developments in the design of computer systems. Performance evaluation of state-of-the-art microprocessors.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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