12331 (v.3) Foundations of Computer Science 151

Area:

Department of Computing

Contact Hours:

4.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Overview of computer architectures and their impact on operating systems. Processor, memory and Input and Output design considerations and effect on program execution. Interrupt handling and process management. Basics of computer communication. Recent developments in the design of computer systems. Performance evaluation of state-of-the-art microprocessors.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2003	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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