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SIT111 High Distinction (A)

Computer Systems

Trimester 2, 2022

This unit covers computer systems fundamentals including hardware and software layers, data representation, computer architecture, operating systems, and low-level programming. Topics include Hack Assembly language, CPU design, memory systems, I/O, security, and ethical considerations in computing.

Key Learnings
  • Computer system architecture
  • Data representation and encoding
  • Operating systems concepts
  • Low-level programming (Hack Assembly)
  • CPU and memory design
  • I/O systems and device communication
  • System security fundamentals
  • Ethics in computing
Tools Used
Hack AssemblyFrom Nand to TetrisSystem Design Tools
Projects (18)
001 Computer Systems Overview
Introduction to computer system components and layers
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 002 Hardware Software Abstractions
Layers of abstraction in computer system design
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 003 Data Representation
Binary, hexadecimal and data encoding methods
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 004 Computer Architecture
CPU, memory and system architecture
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 005 Operating Systems
OS concepts including process management and scheduling
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 006 Hack Assembly Language
Low-level programming in Hack Assembly
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 007 CPU Design
CPU components and instruction cycle
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 008 Memory and Storage
Memory hierarchy and storage systems
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 009 I/O Systems
Input/output systems and device communication
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 010 System Security
Computer security fundamentals and threats
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 011 Networking Fundamentals
Network protocols and communication
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 012 Database Systems
Database concepts and SQL
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 013 Troubleshooting Methods
System troubleshooting and problem solving
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 014 System Integration
Integrating computer system components
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 015 Ethics in Computing
Ethical considerations in technology
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 016 Future of Computing
Emerging trends and future technologies
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 017 Helping Others
HD task - Assisting peers with learning
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 018 Something Awesome
HD task - Creative technical project
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