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COMP SCI 2000 - Computer Systems

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 2.5 hours per weeks
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: One of COMP SCI 1102, COMP SCI 1202, COMP SCI 2202 or COMP SCI 2202B or (Both of COMP SCI 1015 and COMP SCI 1013)
Assumed Knowledge: MATHS 1012 or MATHS 1004 or MATHS 1008
Assessment: Written exam and/or assignments
Syllabus:

This course introduces the elements of computer systems from the level of basic hardware gates, through to compilers, languages and applications. The aim is to give an overview of the layered nature of computer systems and how the use of simple interfaces can make the design of complex and powerful systems possible. Topics covered include: digital logic, memory, processors, assembly language, virtual machines, recursive descent parsing, code generation and operating systems.

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Units
 EFTSL
Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 11/08/2025 Wed 20/08/2025 Fri 19/09/2025 Fri 31/10/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22179 LE01 450 197 29 Jul - 16 Sep Tuesday 9am - 10am The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
31 Jul - 18 Sep Thursday 9am - 10am The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 9am - 10am The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 9am - 10am The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
Note: For an enriching and interactive learning experience, it is highly recommended to attend the lecture in person. While the lecture will be recorded, it is primarily intended for review purposes and for individuals who cannot attend due to special circumstances. Please check MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21471 WR09 50 27 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM108, CAT Suite
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM108, CAT Suite
22163 WR08 50 29 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 2pm - 3pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 2pm - 3pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
22164 WR07 50 1 7 Aug - 18 Sep Thursday 10am - 11am Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 10am - 11am Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
22165 WR06 50 39 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 12pm - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 12pm - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
22166 WR05 50 20 7 Aug - 18 Sep Thursday 3pm - 4pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 3pm - 4pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
22167 WR04 50 28 4 Aug - 15 Sep Monday 11am - 12pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
6 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 11am - 12pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
22168 WR03 30 FULL 5 Aug - 16 Sep Tuesday 10am - 11am Ingkarni Wardli, B16, CAT Suite
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 10am - 11am Ingkarni Wardli, B16, CAT Suite
22169 WR02 50 6 6 Aug - 17 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
22170 WR01 50 27 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 1pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 1pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite