Objectives and competences
Course objective is:
1. basic comprehension of computer systems in organization, architecture and operation,
2. understanding computer systems elements design and operation,
3. specify computer and cmmunications system configuration based on organization needs
4. comprehension of communication elements, data transfer and network design,
5. comprehension of communication paths, layers addressing and network connection.
6. Estimate investments and benefits into ICT,
7. Analyze organizational needs and to prepare plan of ICT development..
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Introduction to computer system architecture
2. Computer system components
3. Computer system performance
4. Operating systems
5. User interfaces
6. Computer networks
7. Computer networks protocols
8. Computer systems management
9. Virtualization
10. Cloud computing
11. Internet of things
12. Selecting and upgrading systems, roi, cost/benefit analysis
Learning and teaching methods
• Lectures
• demonstrations –
• case study
• assignments,
• computer lab exercises
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
• to describe basic components of computer and communications system,
• to explain how computer and communications systems works
• to analyse the structure of computer and communications systems in organization,
• to specify computer and communication system configuration for an organization
• to understand and use of operating systems,
• to understand basics of communication systems in organization,
• to comprehend the elements of data transfer. –
• To present modern development trends about computer and communication system namely
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
• to describe basic components of computer and communications system,
• to explain how computer and communications systems works
• to analyse the structure of computer and communications systems in organization,
• to specify computer and communication system configuration for an organization
• to understand and use of operating systems,
• to understand basics of computer communication systems,
• to describe computer ntworks protocols
• To present modern development trends about computer and communication system namely
Readings
- Englund E. : The Architecture of Computer Hardware, Systems Software, and Networking: An Information Technology Approach, Fifth Edition, Wiley, 2014.
- Williams B.K., Sawyer S.C.: Using information technology : a practical introduction to computers & communications, New York, McGraw Hill, 2013.
- White C.: Data Communications and Computer Networks, 8th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2016.
Prerequisits
- basic understanding of computer science and informatics.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Seminarska naloga (30 %)
Completed assignments (20 %)
Written exam (50 %)
For exam admission:
Completed seminar work
Completed assignments
