ITC161 Computer Systems (8)

Abstract

This subject provides an introductory understanding of the function and design of the various computer system components necessary to process information digitally. It develops knowledge of computer hardware, and computer organisation and architecture, and their relationship to software performance. Current trends in computing technologies are also introduced.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Internal	Albury-Wodonga Campus
Internal	Bathurst Campus
Internal	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
Internal	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Internal	Wagga Wagga Campus
Distance	Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
Internal	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Session 3
Internal	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
Internal	CSU Study Centre Sydney

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC161
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed any of the subjects ITC180, ITC181, ITC182, ITC104, ITC411, ITC507 or ITC577

Incompatible subject(s)	Related subject(s)
ITC104 ITC180 ITC181 ITC182 ITC411 ITC507 ITC577	ITC104 Covers substantially similar content ITC182 Covers substantially similar content ITC411 Paired Subject ITC507 Covers substantially similar content ITC577 Covers substantially similar content

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to define and appropriately use computer systems terminologies;
be able to describe the concepts of data representations and use appropriate methods of implementation;
be able to apply Boolean algebra and digital logic to design and interpret digital circuits;
be able to describe the essential elements of computer organisation and discuss how the elements function;
be able to describe and design the basic instruction set architecture of a simple computer;
be able to discuss various programming tools available and their relationship to the computer architecture;
be able to discuss the general trends in computing technologies including examples of leading edge developments.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Historical overview of computing systems.
Data representation.
Boolean algebra and digital logic design.
Basic organisation of computers.
Computer memory.
Input/output and storage systems.
Instruction set architecture.
System software.
Trends in computing technologies.

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The information contained in the 2014 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 13 September 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.