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Leader: Andrew Paplinski

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2009 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Evening)
Gippsland First semester 2009 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit will introduce students to fundamentals of computer hardware and software, and networking. The unit provides knowledge of computer structure and operation including Arithmetic-Logic Unit, computer registers, Internal Bus, Memory, I/O organisations and interfacing standards. Fundamentals of computer networking and data communication will be also provided.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. understand basic Computer Structure and Operation and demonstrate use of the associated vocabulary;
2. demonstrate knowledge of Arithmetic-Logic Unit, computer registers, Internal Bus, Memory, I/O organisations and interfacing standards;
3. describe the operation of the CPU and explain how it is used to execute instructions;
4. demonstrate an understanding of the basics of operating systems software using examples from File Systems, User Interfaces and Software Development Tools;
5. discuss network architecture standards for open systems;
6. describe TCP/IP network protocol;
7. understand the fundamental functions and architectures of LAN and WAN.

At the completion of this unit students will have developed attitudes that enable them to:

1. adopt a problem solving approach;
2. accept the code of professional conduct and practice;
3. act in accordance with best practice, industry standards and professional ethics.

At the completion of this unit students will demonstrate the communication skills necessary to:

1. cooperate effectively within small groups;
2. present their work in various forms.

Assessment

Assignments: 30%; Exam: 70%.

Contact hours

4 x contact hrs/week

Prohibitions

BUS4150, BUS5112, CPE4002, CSE4884, CSE9801

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit9005