Computer Architecture and Technology Convergence

An introduction to the internal workings, structure, architecture and organisation of modern computer architectures.

1. Describe the components in a modern computer architecture.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the layers of a computer system and the necessity for functional abstraction.

3. Understand how digital data is structured and manipulated

4. Understand the increasingly convergent nature of systems, data, media and functionality.

5. Use virtualised computing resources