451-113 Intro to Computer Systems and Graphics

Credit Points

Coordinator

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to provide students with a clear understanding of a range of computer hardware, operating systems and network software applicable to later course work and professional activities. The subject will include: introduction to basic computer hardware components and configurations; an introduction to the Windows, Unix and Macintosh operating systems; presentation managers, window systems and graphical user interfaces; computer networks and Internet applications; World Wide Web authoring and web page design; aspects of physical and cognitive ergonomics; CAD software with particular emphasis on geomatics applications.

Assessment

Not more than three hours of written examinations and tests, and not more than the equivalent of 60 pages of written assignments and reports on practical work. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject.