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Course Description
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Course Name
Computer Systems
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Host University
University of Roehampton
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Computer Systems introduces students to the fundamental concepts, methodologies, and techniques of computer systems and hardware. The module provides the foundation skills of the Systems and Cybersecurity theme, being followed by Operating Systems in Semester 1 of Year 2, and Cybersecurity in Semester 2 of Year 3. Understanding how a computer operates is key to understanding many aspects of computer science, and incorporates ideas of logic design, state machines, and network communications. Computer Systems introduces the fundamental principles of computer systems, including logic design, state machines, assembly-level representation, performance evaluation, parallel systems, and network organization. Students will investigate how computer systems operate, including writing small assembly language programmes and designing state machines.
The aim of Computer Systems is to develop student's fluency in systems understanding and design. The module will require students to both implement their own systems designs and understand existing systems designs. Computer Systems forms one of the three computing views delivered in Semester 1 of Computer Science alongside Software Development 1 (software view) and Mathematics for Computer Science (mathematical or formal view).
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.