FIT9005 is a core unit introduced as a part of the common core for the Master of Business Systems, Master of Business Systems Professional, MIMS and MIMS Professional degrees for 2007

Added FIT9004 to corequisites to make available to Sunway students.

The description of this unit has been updated to reflect what is actually being taught, and to correct errors in the previous entry. For implementation in Sem 1,2012.

30/11/2017 - Unit disestablished at FEC 5/17 Item 7.3.

This is a foundation core unit of study for Business Systems and Information Management Systems (IMS) Masters degrees.

Its aims to provide students with: an understanding of the basic concepts in computer architecture, networking and data communications; an understanding of the basic internal architecture and operation of a computer and its peripherals; an understanding of the basics of operating system software and its support for software development tools; and some aspects of computer networking and data communication.

All IT students need to have exposure to this topic area because knowledge of computer architecture and networks, leads to greater understanding of the operational issues of information systems such as data storage, retrieval and system integration. This allows designers and programmers to specify, design, develop and debug IT applications and analyse IT systems more effectively.

At the completion of this unit students will have

Developed the ability to:

• understand basic Computer Structure and Operation and demonstrate use of the associated vocabulary;
• demonstrate knowledge of Arithmetic-Logic Unit, computer registers, Internal Bus, Memory, I/O organisations and interfacing standards;
• describe the operation of the CPU and explain how it is used to execute instructions;
• demonstrate an understanding of the basics of operating systems software using examples from File Systems, User Interfaces and Software Development Tools;
• discuss network architecture standards for open systems;
• describe TCP/IP network protocol;
• understand the fundamental functions and architectures of LAN and WAN.

Developed attitudes that enable them to:

• adopt a problem solving approach;
• accept the code of professional conduct and practice;
• act in accordance with best practice, industry standards and professional ethics.

Demonstrated the communication and teamwork skills necessary to:

• cooperate effectively within small groups;
• present their work in various forms.

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This unit introduces students to fundamentals of computer hardware and software, and networking. The unit provides knowledge of computer structure and operation, including Arithmetic-Logic Unit, computer registers, internal bus, memory; system software, including compilers and operating systems; and computer networking and data communication.

On-campus and Off-Campus Learning(OCL)

Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

(b.) Study schedule for off-campus students:

(c.) Additional requirements (all students):