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COMP SCI 7081 - Computer Systems

Career: Postgraduate Coursework
Units: 3
Term: 4220
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 2.5 hours per week
Restriction: Master of Computing and Innovation, Master of Data Science, Grad Cert & Grad Dip in Cyber Security, Master of Cyber Security, Grad Dip in Computer Science and Grad Cert in Computer Science students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: (COMP SCI 7103 or COMP SCI 7202 or COMP SCI 7202B or COMP SCI 7208) or (COMP SCI 7210 and COMP SCI 7211)
Assumed Knowledge: Mathematics as taught in MATHS 1012 or MATHS 1008 and MATHS 1004
Assessment: Written exam and/or assignments
Syllabus:

This course introduces the elements of computer systems from the level of basic hardware gates, through to compilers, languages and applications. The aim is to give an overview of the layered nature of computer systems and how the use of simple interfaces can make the design of complex and powerful systems possible. Topics covered include: digital logic, memory, processors, assembly language, virtual machines, recursive descent parsing, code generation and operating systems.

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Units
 EFTSL
Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4220 Mon 08/08/2022 Wed 17/08/2022 Fri 16/09/2022 Fri 28/10/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22406 LE01 80 53 26 Jul - 15 Sep Tuesday, Thursday 9am - 10am Helen Mayo Nth, 103N, Florey Lecture Theatre
4 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday, Thursday 9am - 10am Helen Mayo Nth, 103N, Florey Lecture Theatre
Note: This lecture is live-streamed and recorded. You have the option of participating during the live-streaming session, or viewing any time after publication in MyUni. Please check MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22399 WR07 15 15 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
22400 WR06 10 6 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 12pm - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 12pm - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
22401 WR05 15 9 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 11am - 12pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 11am - 12pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
22402 WR04 15 10 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 10am - 11am Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 10am - 11am Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
22403 WR03 15 15 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
22404 WR02 15 13 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 11am - 12pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 11am - 12pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
22405 WR01 15 13 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 10am - 11am Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 10am - 11am Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
29164 WR08 15 7 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 2pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 2pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.