Computer Systems

Learning Outcomes

• Students will have the following learning outcomes:
  
  Knowledge outcomes:
  
• Have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of programming in the C language.
  
• Knowing the basic components of a computer and how they interact to execute software.
  
• Understanding the use of an embedded microcomputer and interfacing with common peripheral devices.
  
  Skills outcomes:
  
• Ability to design structured C programs.
  
• Ability to program a small embedded system.
  
• Ability to apply Boolean algebra.
  
  Personal attributes developed:
  
• Ability to work collaboratively on a software problem with a colleague.
  
• Communicating complex concepts to peers.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

For further information see Electrical and Computer Engineering .