Module Provider: |
School of Systems Engineering |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
C (Certificate) |
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Pre-requisites: |
SE0XB0
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
To equip students with the an advanced understanding of PC computer systems and their relationship to other architectures
To provide an opportunity for students to gain practical skills using industry standard equipment |
Assessable learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to do the following:
Install hardware
Install software
Devise a service delivery plan
Explain how service delivery can be controlled
Describe what is expected of customer service provision
Compare PC architecture to other computer architectures (both past and present) |
Additional outcomes:
Students may be able to take professional qualifications such as:
OCR Level 3 Certificate for IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support)
Units 1, 2 and 3
CISCO IT Essentials 2 |
Outline content:
set up PCs in typical organisational contexts
install and configure software used in the above contexts
the ways in which PCs and PC systems may be acquired (purchased, leased, outsourced), installed and configured
the ways in which users can be trained to use PC systems and supported in their use of PC systems (including the use of remote control and diagnostic software).
storage systems
alternatives in computer hardware design
comparing and contrasting the architecture of PCs with that of servers. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
The student will learn from a combination of on line materials, group lab work, and formal tutor input. |
Contact hours:
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Over 1 year |
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Summer |
| Lectures |
15 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
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| Practicals |
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| Independent Guided Study (including related work at the
work place) |
45 |
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| Total hours |
60 |
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| Case Study Project |
1 |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
The term offered will depend on the partner college
Assessment:
Assessment will be through:
* Continual assessment tests
* Final Exam
* Submission of a Project
Coursework
The case study project will where possible be related to the work place.
Relative percentage of coursework : 50%
Penalties for late submission
Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.
Examinations
1 * 1½ hour test
Requirements for a pass
Pass in exam and coursework
Reassessment arrangements
Resubmission of coursework and/or retake examination. |
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