In this subject, you will learn computer system organization and its associated topics. It covers the hardware components of the computer, data storage and retrieval, and introduces system software, computer networks, data communications, the Internet, operating systems, file management systems and security. You will also be introduced to information systems … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject, you will learn computer system organization and its associated topics. It covers the hardware components of the computer, data storage and retrieval, and introduces system software, computer networks, data communications, the Internet, operating systems, file management systems and security. You will also be introduced to information systems and application software packages.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Fluency with Information Technology.
Title:Fluency with Information Technology.
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor: Lawrence SNYDER
Year:2015
Edition/volume:6th
Recommended - Book - Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript: With jQuery, CSS & HTML5 (Learning PHP, MYSQL, Javascript, CSS & HTML5)
Title:Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript: With jQuery, CSS & HTML5 (Learning PHP, MYSQL, Javascript, CSS & HTML5)
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Ramachandran & Leahy
Year:2018
Edition/volume:5th edition
Publisher:O'Reilly Media
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Identify and critically evaluate functions of the main hardware components of computers.
2.
Differentiate between main types of computer networks and explain the purpose of major network components including any advantages and disadvantages of different data communication media.
3.
Analyse and evaluate the requirements and functionality of different types of software.
4.
Critically examine simple problems and develop spreadsheets to model these problems.
5.
Design and construct basic web pages using HTML and style sheets based on specific requirements.
6.
Develop and interpret simple database tables, queries and reports based on specific requirements.
Requisite rules
Students wishing to enrol in Online/Online must be admitted in SMITO, SGITO, SCITIFO, SMAIO, SGIAO, TC001O, SMDSO, SGDSO, SCDSFO, TM003O, TG002O, TC002O
