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CSC-40064 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 25 April 2024

CSC-40064 - Fundamentals of Computers and Networks
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science and how these concepts link with each other. To also introduce the principles and practice in communications and computer network technologies and their deployment.

Intended Learning Outcomes

select and explain core concepts of the key technologies and physical infrastructure elements used in computing: 1
select and explain core concepts of the nature, development and use of software: 1
summarise the theory and principles of technologies employed to enable data communications in modern computer networks as exemplified by the Internet: 1
critically appraise issues associated with standard communications technologies on the Internet, including the data security issues and control mechanisms that need to be applied: 1

Study hours

Lectures: 10h
Practicals : 10h
Independent study: 130h

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

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Last Updated: 25 April 2024