FIT9134 is one of the foundation units for the Master of Information Technology degree.

17/7/13 Correcting prohibition. Effective Semester 1 2014.

7/07/2014 - Added FIT5134 as prohibition.

1/8/14 - Amended objectives to learning outcomes for AQF compliance.

FIT9134 is one of the foundation units for the Master of Information Technology postgraduate students. It prepares students so that they will understand the theoretical and practical aspects of providing computer solutions to real world problems.

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

• examine and describe computer hardware and software architectures;
• explain the three major functions of an operating system (OS), namely, process management, memory management, and file management;
• explain network technologies;
• write Unix commands for file management;
• apply Unix commands to interact with OS;
• develop Unix shell scripts;
• manage usage and administration of Linux systems; and
• deploy Linux in personal and enterprise contexts.

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This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of computer systems and the computing environment, using Linux as a case study of a modern operating system. Topics covered include: CPU, memory, storage devices, peripheral hardware, networking fundamentals, operating systems fundamentals, practical Linux considerations including Desktop and Enterprise applications, file systems, shell scripting, client/server applications and system administration.

On-campus

Examination (2 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

FIT

None

Campbell Wilson