| Course Name |
Computer Systems for Educators |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Donegal Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
111244 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ)
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Minor |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 semester, part-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
BSc Hons or equivalent |
| Number of Places |
25 |
| Course Content |
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With an increased emphasis on teaching computing in schools, there is increasing demand for teachers to introduce technology and coding as part of the curriculum. This 10 credit special purpose level-8 award is designed to ass...
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With an increased emphasis on teaching computing in schools, there is increasing demand for teachers to introduce technology and coding as part of the curriculum. This 10 credit special purpose level-8 award is designed to assist teachers in developing their underpinning knowledge of computer systems are architecture; core areas of any computing curriculum.
The module will introduce network technologies and standards required to build data networks. Specifically the objectives of the course are to:
- Describe the operations that make up the fundamental workings of the computer.
- Recognise and describe the diverse components of the computer system by their basic function, internal implementation, inputs and outputs, and their relationship to each other.
- Locate and detail the roles of the CPU and main memory in the context of the overall system and the execution of programs.
- Explain the role of the main components of an Operating System.
- Describe file, memory, process and input-output management techniques.
- Explain the services and protocols required for networking and cloud systems.
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| Subjects Taught |
PROPOSED MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS
Computer Systems Mandatory 10 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Higher Diploma in Computing for Educators and associated awards |
| Further Enquiries |
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186351
Lecturer Dr Nigel McKelvey
Email: computing@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186306 |
| Location |
Letterkenny Campus |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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