31509 Computer Fundamentals

6cp; availability: BBus/BComp and non-Faculty of IT students

This subject introduces students to the internal organisation and operation of computer systems. The functions, characteristics and interrelationships of the hardware components of computer systems are studied. Other topics include binary arithmetic, data representation, digital logic and data transmission. This subject provides a sound basis for understanding how computer hardware supports higher-level software constructions.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus
Autumn semester, Kuala Lumpur

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,460.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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Access conditions

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