Computer Architecture & Systems

Tutorials:

It all started with...

The Abacus (1)
The Abacus (2)
Try it out! An Abacus implemented in Java

There is a very good tutorial on UNIX. Though the last chapter connects to quite a lot of detail, the starting chapters are very straight-forward. If you want a much simpler UNIX tutorial, though not half as pretty, click here. There is an advanced DOS batch programming tutorial.

The TechWeb encyclopaedia site can be used to define terms you don't understand. If you just want technical news, go here. Another good source of news is byte.com. There is a jargon definition page.

There is a tutorial section on networks produced by 3Com (the network people) which is well worth a visit, as well as a tutorial from Network Magazine.

There is general HOWTO information at http://www.computing.net/howto/ which progresses to more advanced topics. This is both a Microsoft Windows and Linux information site.

There are also useful tutorials on the PC Construction & Repair page.

There are in-house sections on:

Binary
Storage Capacity & Secondary Storage
Main Memory
Data Transmission
Backups
Types of Computer
Super Computers
ASCII
Imitation is the best form of flattery
Simple schematic of a modern computer:
Schematic of a class/school network from 1999. The principals are still the same:
Network Layouts (Topologies):
7 layer ISO Ethernet Model:
4 Layer Practical Ethernet TCP/IP (Internet) Model:
Migrating from Windows to Linux, Part 1: Preparation
Migrating From Windows To Linux, Part 2: Installation
Migrating to Linux (PDF)
Say 'No' to Windows
External information, especially relevant to 2007:

Assessment 2007/8:

Exam (Theory-Based): 40%

The exam will be posted afterwards

Research Assignment: 60%

Part 1 - Analyse the existing Senior College PLC Application Process (PDF) (HTML format)
Part 2: Computerisation as an efficiency aid in the process analysed above (PDF) (HTML format)
FAQ: Common questions & answers relating to the project

Assessment 2006/7:

Exam 40% (2007 paper is here)
Research Assignment (1) - The Split Department: 30%

The initial brief is here.
Continuation of Assignment 2007 - Split Department
To learn more about servers, check out the RemoteBoX.
Further information will follow if requested.

Research Assignment (2) - Departmental IT Needs: 30%

Split Department - Computer Installation.
Split Department - Computer Installation - Further Details 1.
Split Department - Computer Installation - Further Details 2.
An email has arrived to inform you that you have an extra EUR7,500 in your budget. The Department of Finance has refused to go any higher. Good Luck!

All elements of the above assigment should be in one file. This means that a spreadsheet, if used, should be inserted as an object in your master Word Processing document for the project; so too should all other items, such as diagrams of the office be inserted as objects in the master document. At this point submit your one file as an attachment to an email to fachtna@fachtnaroe.ie with a polite covering note and the subject line CAS2. The completed document should also be submitted in paper form with a 'My Own Work' form.

Assessment 2005/6:

Exam 40% (2006 paper is here)

Solutions/Marking Scheme

Research Assignment 60%

The initial brief is here.
Further information is here.
The Building Layout is here.

Assessment 2004/5:

Exam 40% (2005 paper is here)
The research assignment is based on a library with limited financial resources.
- The brief is here.
- The floor layout is here.
- There is more information here.
The marking scheme is here.

Assessment 2003/4:

Exam 40% (2004 paper is here)

Solutions/Marking Scheme

The research assignment is based on Hanson Engineering Ltd. The documents are here:

Assessment 2002/3:

Exam 40% (There were two 2003 papers.)
The first is here
- Solutions/Marking Scheme
The second is here
There was a Research Assignment
There was also a Comparitive Case Study

Assessment 2001/2:

Exam 40% (2002 paper is here)

Solutions/Marking Scheme

The research assignment is based on the company Mulligan Retail Ltd. This is the initial brief.
There is a more detailed requirements listing here.
There was also a Case Study

Assessment 2000/1:

Exam 40% (2001 paper is here)

Solutions/Marking Scheme

The first research assignment is based on the company CleereView Communications Ltd.
CleereView Revised Requirements. READ THIS!
The second research assignment is based on the Tipperary Institute (formerly the TRBDI).

Assessment 1999/2000:

Exam: 2000 paper is here

Solutions/Marking Scheme

Assessment 1998/9:

Exam: 1999 paper is here

Solutions/Marking Scheme

Module Descriptor.

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Computer Architecture & Systems

Tutorials:

It all started with...

There is a very good tutorial on UNIX. Though the last chapter connects to quite a lot of detail, the starting chapters are very straight-forward. If you want a much simpler UNIX tutorial, though not half as pretty, click here. There is an advanced DOS batch programming tutorial.

The TechWeb encyclopaedia site can be used to define terms you don't understand. If you just want technical news, go here. Another good source of news is byte.com. There is a jargon definition page.

There is a tutorial section on networks produced by 3Com (the network people) which is well worth a visit, as well as a tutorial from Network Magazine.

There is general HOWTO information at http://www.computing.net/howto/ which progresses to more advanced topics. This is both a Microsoft Windows and Linux information site.

There are also useful tutorials on the PC Construction & Repair page.

There are in-house sections on:

Assessment 2007/8:

Assessment 2006/7:

Assessment 2005/6:

Assessment 2004/5:

Assessment 2003/4:

Assessment 2002/3:

Assessment 2001/2:

Assessment 2000/1:

Assessment 1999/2000:

Assessment 1998/9:

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