CS1007
Computer Systems Fundamentals
2024-2025
20
10
SCQF level 7
1
Academic year(s): 2024-2025
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 7
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: There are no availability restrictions on first-year and visiting students. The module is available to other students studying in second year and above (including direct entrants to second year), but only up to a limit of 220 students in total enrolled on the module. If spaces are available at the end of the main advising period (after Wednesday in Orientation Week), a random ballot will be held for students in second year and above who have enrolled on the module with a preference given to those on degree programmes including Computer Science. Any student who is unsuccessful in the ballot will be contacted and asked to choose an alternative module.
Planned timetable:
This module introduces students to concepts and practicalities surrounding access and use of modern computer systems via a Unix environment. It will cover both local and remote interaction with Unix systems. Students will gain proficiency with operating system tools, especially the command line interface. They will master version control systems which can be applied to both programming and document management. They will learn about key based authentication and its use in modern computer systems. They will learn how to use a number of different productivity tools, and the place of machine virtualisation in the modern ecosystem.
Weekly contact: 2 lectures, 2 exercise classes, 1 tutorial and 1 x 3-hour practical support session.
Scheduled learning hours: 79
Guided independent study hours: 120
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment: Coursework assignment = 100%