COMPX203-23A (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

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Paper Description

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.

"The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/"

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How this paper will be taught

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Paper Structure
Course content is presented during two 50 minute lectures per week. In addition, four supervised lab sessions are available for assistance with practical coursework. Attendance is highly recommended.
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Required Readings

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All required reference material will be provided via Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of computer I/O, interrupts, and exceptions (WA1, WA5)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    Parallel and Serial I/O (4)
    Exceptions and Interrupts (5)
    Multitasking Kernel (6)
    Exam (7)
  • Explain the relationship between high-level languages, assembly code, and machine code (WA1)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    Introduction to REX and WRAMP (1)
    C and WRAMP Programming (2)
    Test (3)
    Parallel and Serial I/O (4)
    Exceptions and Interrupts (5)
    Multitasking Kernel (6)
    Exam (7)
  • Implement a simple multitasking kernel (WA1, WA2, WA3, WA4)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    Exceptions and Interrupts (5)
    Multitasking Kernel (6)
    Exam (7)
  • Write and debug programs using the WRAMP assembly language (WA3, WA5)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    Introduction to REX and WRAMP (1)
    C and WRAMP Programming (2)
    Test (3)
    Parallel and Serial I/O (4)
    Exceptions and Interrupts (5)
    Multitasking Kernel (6)
    Exam (7)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Note: for students enrolled in an engineering degree: "Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out."

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Introduction to REX and WRAMP
17 Mar 2023
No set time
5
  • Other: Online Quiz
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. C and WRAMP Programming
31 Mar 2023
No set time
5
  • Other: Online Quiz
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Test
6 Apr 2023
1:00 PM
15
  • In Class: In Lecture
4. Parallel and Serial I/O
12 May 2023
No set time
5
  • Other: Online Quiz
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Exceptions and Interrupts
26 May 2023
No set time
5
  • Other: Online Quiz
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Multitasking Kernel
9 Jun 2023
No set time
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Lab
7. Exam
50
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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