ITC161 Computer Systems (8)
Abstract
This subject provides an introduction to the function and characteristics of 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.
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+ 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.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Computing and Mathematics |
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Enrolment restrictions
Not available to students who have completed any of the subjects ITC180, ITC181, ITC182, ITC104, ITC411, ITC507, ITC544 or ITC577 |
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Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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ITC104 ITC180 ITC181 ITC182 ITC411 ITC507 ITC544 ITC577 | ITC104 Covers similar content ITC507 Covers similar content ITC544 Covers similar content ITC182 Covers similar content ITC577 Covers similar content
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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 understand computer operation;
- be able to describe the essential elements of computer organisation and discuss how the elements function;
- be able to describe the basic instruction set architecture of a simple computer;
- be able to discuss various programming tools available and their relationship to the computer architecture and
- be able to discuss the general trends in computing technologies including examples of leading edge developments.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Historical overview of computing systems.
- Data representation.
- Boolean algebra and digital logic.
- 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 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.