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Introduction to Computer Systems

Introduction to Computer Systems. Department of Computer Science and Information Systems Spring 2020 Preliminary Information Lecturer: Steve Maybank. Lecturer. Steve Maybank http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/~sjmaybank/ Email: sjmaybank@dcs.bbk.ac.uk Tel: 020 7631 6446 Room 158, main building.

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Introduction to Computer Systems

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  1. Introduction to Computer Systems Department of Computer Science and Information Systems Spring 2020 Preliminary Information Lecturer: Steve Maybank Birkbeck College, U. London

  2. Lecturer Steve Maybank http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/~sjmaybank/ Email: sjmaybank@dcs.bbk.ac.uk Tel: 020 7631 6446 Room 158, main building Birkbeck College, U. London

  3. Essential Reading Computer Science, an overview, J. Glenn Brookshear and D. Brylow, 13th Edition, Pearson, 2020. Birkbeck College, U. London

  4. Supplemental Resources • Access the companion website via www.pearsonglobaleditions.com • Browse by author (enter “Brookshear”) • Contents: activities, self tests, basics of Python Birkbeck College, U. London

  5. Tests and Examinations • Mock in class test 4th February • In class test, 18th February • Mock summer examination, 17th March • Both mocks do not contribute to the total mark • Two hour examination in summer 2020 • Total mark = (2*test+8*exam)/10 • Module passed if total mark >= 40% Birkbeck College, U. London

  6. Teaching Materials • Lecture slides • Useful web pages (e.g. on arithmetic) • Mathematics revision slides • Worksheets • Past in class tests • Past examination papers • Available on http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/~sjmaybank/ICS/introduction%20to%20computer%20systems.html • Videos – see next slide Birkbeck College, U. London

  7. Maths Practice with Eva • Mathematics Learning Coordinator: Eva Szatmari, MAL 707, e.szatmari@bbk.ac.uk • Two afternoon classes on Saturday 1st Feb and Saturday 8th Feb, 2pm to 5pm • Venue: to be advised Birkbeck College, U. London

  8. Videos of Mathematics Tutorials • Binary numbers • Decimal and binary fractions • Two’s complement notation • Excess notation • Boolean operations and truth tables • Floating point • See http://bbk.libguides.com/computerscience/mathstutorials Birkbeck College, U. London

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