Module: CT1044 Computer Hardware & Software Architecture

Module Leaders’ Roles Every Module has two module leaders Harry Benetatos Designs the main..lecture/tutorial notes Writes coursework and..examinations. Moderates the coursework and..examination results. Serves as lecturer for this..module (usually in London) Writes Localised..lecture/tutorial notes Marks the coursework and examinations (Lecturers/tutors might also involve) Serves as a Lecturer for this..module

Assessment Strategy Assessment Type DescriptionWeighting % MC TESTWEEK – 6 WEEK – 9 25% LOG BOOKWorkshop Reports 25% Practical Assessment Test at the end of the semester 25%

Log Book Evaluation Breakdown – 25% Workshop Attendance20% [5 Marks] Each logbook should contain80% [5 Marks Each] Introduction with Objectives2 Marks Activities1 Marks Findings1 Marks Conclusion1 Marks Report Due Week Log Book 1Week 4 (Includes Chapter 1,2,3) Log Book 2Week 7 (Includes Chapter 4,5,6) Log Book 3Week 10 (Includes Chapter 7,8,9) Log Book 4Week 12 (Includes Chapter 10,11)

Format of Logbook Cover Page Table of Contents Title Page Content of each report Annex Reference with Citation Note: Each chapter contents (Introduction, Objectives, Activities, Findings and Conclusion)

Module Syllabus Information Technology: Basics of IT, Different Types of Computers & its hardware components, Internet Technology, Software Architecture, Operating System Number System and the conversion algorithm Analogue & Digital Algorithms and Safety Procedures for handling the various components For more information about Module Specification and Syllabus go to below URL

Module Text Book CISCO Networking Academy Program (2002), IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide, CISCO Press ISBN Groth (2003), A+ Complete Study Guide, Sybex ISBN Sybex Inc (2001), A+ Complete: Virtual Test Center, Sybex ISBN