COMP1214 Systems & Platforms
Module Overview
To enable you to gain an understanding of the foundation concepts of Information Technology.
To enable you to gain an understanding of the foundation concepts of Information Technology.
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:
• Health and safety at work and in laboratories
• Introduction to operating systems
o OS Design: Lessons learned
o OS Design: Trends
o Simple operating systems including: memory usage, input-output principles, data transfer to peripherals, use of buffers, and principles behind specific peripherals such as printers and discs
• Introduction to Virtualisations
• Introduction to Mobile systems
| Activity | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Delivery of core syllabus content. | 24 |
| Tutorial | A discussion and practice of how to apply the principles studied so far. | 12 |
| Specialist Lab | Practical Labs | 5 |
| Method | Hours | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework Assignment | - | 20% |
| Laboratory Work | - | 10% |
| Weekly Quizzes | - | 10% |
| Exam | 2 hours | 60% |
Referral Method: By examination