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LP10379: Computer hardware

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Computer Science (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 1 at City of Bath College
Semester 1 at Wiltshire College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
To give learners the opportunity to provide:
* the knowledge and understanding of the way in which a computer works;
* knowledge and understanding of computer systems and how the components work together;
* practical experience of how to maintain a computer including faultfinding, diagnosis and repair;
* knowledge and understanding of computer peripherals;
* knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of an operating systems;
* knowledge and understanding of the basic elements of a computer network.

Learning Outcomes:
To achieve this unit a learner must be able to:
* Understand computer architecture;
* recognise components and know how they work;
* identify peripherals and how to use them;
* assemble a computer and install an operating system;
* fault-find, diagnose and repair a PC;
* connect and manage a simple network.

Skills:
Practical skills
* use of hand tools, safe working practice (T/A)
Personal skills
* working with others (F/A)
* independent research (F/A)
* problem solving (F/A)
Communication skills
* oral presentations, written reports, demonstrations (F)

Content:
This unit will look at the fundamental way in which a computer works, how it is put together and how it can be used to communicate information across a network. The areas covered will include:
* Computer Systems - which will include CPU, RAM, Mainboard, I/O systems, RISC, CISC, backing store, peripherals, component compatibility and selection
* Operating Systems - Open and closed systems, DOS, GUI, Microsoft, UNIX, Linux (compare/contrast), OS Installation, NOS
* Networking - Introduction to fundamentals inc NIC, cabling, TCP/IP.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP10379 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • USCM-DFF23 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • USCM-DPF23 : FdSc Applied Computing (Part-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • USCM-WFF23 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1
  • USCM-WPF23 : FdSc Applied Computing (Part-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/4 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.