If you do not have CO2, you should not do this unit. CO2 and about half of Operating Systems will combine to form a new unit Systems Software next year. The other half will combine with Data Comms to form a new third year unit. Similarly, CSG1 and CSG2 will combine into a new 4CP unit next year. Computer Engineers shold be studying this material as the second half of Comp Eng 2 this year.
Students have the ability to program in both high and low level languages.
They understand how to design algorithms using abstract data types, and implement the algorithms. In addition, they have an understanding of basic machine architecture and organisation. There will be three assignments in this unit, plus a final exam. To achieve a pass, it is necessary and sufficient to complete all assignments to a satisfactory level. The assignments are due week 5.