Module Details |
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| Title | Computer Systems | ||
| Code | COMP124 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr S Thomason Computer Science S.Thomason@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2021-22 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce how computers function at the instruction operation level. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Describe the structure and operation of computer hardware at the register transfer level. |
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(LO2) Implement and reason about simple algorithms at the level of machine code. |
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(LO3) Describe the overall structure and functionality of a modern operating system and its interactions with computer hardware and user processes. |
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(LO4) Explain how modern operating systems and programming languages implement concurrency and the issues that arise when working with concurrent processes. |
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(LO5) Use the Linux command line and describe how files, devices and processes are managed by the Linux kernel. |
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(S1) Numeracy/computational skills - problem solving |
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Syllabus |
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Machine architecture and instruction execution; Structure of the CPU; Stored program concept and program execution; Basic instruction-level operations (using a limited set of instructions); Machine-level correspondence to higher level constructs, such as expressions, variables, loops and conditions; Subroutines and subroutine calling mechanisms; Stacks and recursion; Operating system managers; Time-sharing and concurrency; Interrupt mechanism; Processes and process scheduling; Resource allocation; Semaphores and deadlocks; Memory management; Segmentation and paging; File management and file systems; Device management; Interpreters, compilers and code generation. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work Due to Covid-19, in 2021/22, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions. (a) Hybrid delivery (b) Fully online delivery and assessment (c) Standard on-campus delivery |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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11 |
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35 | |||
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| Private Study | 115 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Multiple choice class test. There is a resit opportunity. | 120 minutes | 30 | ||||
| Multiple choice examination. There is a resit opportunity. | 120 minutes. | 50 | ||||
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| (124.1) Programming assignment. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 10 hours | 20 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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