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2011/12 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
COMP1245 IT Infrastructure
20 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Dr Nick Efford
Email: N.D.Efford@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2011/12
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- describe a range of hardware devices and explain the advantages and disadvantages of these devices in various contexts;
- understand the components of an IT infrastructure including desktop machines, portables and connectivity;
- understand the role of the operating system, networking and Web technologies;
- understand the potential for grid, cloud and utility computing in modern IT infrastructures;
- demonstrate awareness of the role and nature of computer programs;
- understand simple programs.
Syllabus
Infrastructure components and the inter-relationships of components: hardware; data representation; service oriented architecture; Internet; networks; thin v thick clients; software as a service (SOAS); mainframes; servers; operating systems; distributed systems; cloud computing; enterprise architecture; carbon footprint.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Lecture | 36 | 1.00 | 36.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 151.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 49.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Taught session preparation: 36 hours- Taught session follow-up: 36 hours
- Self-directed study: 34 hours
- Assessment activities: 45 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance and formative assessment.Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Open Book exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 0.00 |
| Open Book exam | 3 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 04/10/2011
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