Module Descriptors
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
COCS40386
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Consolee Mbarushimana
Email: C.Mbarushimana@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 70%
  • CLASS-TEST weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Resources
Library resources
Module website
PC installed with Windows
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Indicative Content
This module aims:
1) To demonstrate the structure and functions of computer systems in terms of mutually interdependent hardware and software.
2) To illustrate the need for Open Systems Architecture, Operating Systems and Interconnection.
3) To encourage an understanding of networked computer systems.
Module Texts
Repairing and Upgrading your PC, Robert B Thompson and Barbara F Thompson, O'Reilly, 2009, ISBN: 0-596-00866-X
PC Hardware in a Nutshell, Robert B Thompson and Barbara F Thompson, 3rd Edition, 2003, O'Reilly, ISBN: 0-596-00513-X
Web Resources
Module Learning Strategies
The material will be presented weekly by delivery of an hour lecture followed by two hours extensive practical (1:25)2 (1:n)

Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for lifelong learning
Module Additional Assessment Details
Examination - 30% (Learning outcomes 1 to 4)
A theoretical class test of 1 hour

Coursework of 3,000 words - 70% (Learning outcomes 1 to 4)