Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,625 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
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See CRICOS-registered alternativesComputer Architecture and Operating Systems examines the design, organisation, and operation of modern computer systems from both a hardware and a software perspective. In the first part of this subject, students explore the history and recent trends of computer architecture. They will be introduced to the five essential components of a computer system: input, output, memory, processor, buses and control. Contemporary, real-world examples are provided to delve in to each component and its contribution to the computer instruction cycle. The second part of this subject examines how system software brings computer system components together in an interactive and cohesive way, allowing autonomous computing solutions. Students will have the opportunity to recommend viable solutions for organisations by facilitating computer components and operating systems.
Computer Architecture & Operating Systems is a standalone subject at Torrens University Australia in NSW. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Torrens University Australia before enrolling.
Torrens University Australia is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Torrens University Australia before enrolling.
