COMPX203-20A (HAM)

Computer Systems

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

David Bainbridge

David Bainbridge
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david.bainbridge@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Hisham Abdel Qader

Hisham Abdel Qader
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hisham.abdelqader@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: rachael.foote@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: debby.dada@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper provides an overview of the operation of computer systems. The central theme is the way in which the hardware and software co-operate to allow the execution of programs written in a high-level language.
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Paper Structure

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Course content is presented during two one-hour lectures per week. In addition, four supervised lab sessions are available for assistance with practical coursework. Attendance is highly recommended.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Write and debug programs using the WRAMP assembly language
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  • Explain the relationship between high-level languages, assembly code, and machine code
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of computer I/O, interrupts, and exceptions
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  • Implement a simple multitasking kernel
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Introduction to REX and WRAMP
13 Mar 2020
5:00 PM
5
  • Other: Online Quiz
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. C and WRAMP Programming
27 Mar 2020
5:00 PM
5
  • Other: Online Quiz
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Test
9 Apr 2020
1:00 PM
15
  • In Class: In Lecture
4. Parallel and Serial I/O
24 Apr 2020
5:00 PM
5
  • Other: Online Quiz
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Exceptions and Interrupts
15 May 2020
5:00 PM
5
  • Other: Online Quiz
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Multitasking Kernel
5 Jun 2020
5:00 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Lab
7. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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All required reference material will be provided via Moodle.
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Online Support

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Online support is available via Moodle.
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Workload

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A workload of approximately 150 hours for the semester is expected, including lectures, tutorials, lab work, and revision.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: At least one of COMP104, COMPX102, (COMPX101 and ENGEN111), (COMP103 and ENEL111), (ENGEN103 and ENGEN111), or (ENGG182 and ENEL111).

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: COMP200

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