CSC8106 : System Evaluation (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Nigel Thomas
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to teach students generic principles for design and evaluation of computer and communication systems, including large scale enterprise systems and other Internet-based systems. The course aims at providing rigorous approaches, including those based on quantitative measurable techniques. Students that have taken this module will learn about a set of techniques and tools that makes them better equipped to design large systems, assess problems in existing systems and dimension or configure existing systems.
Outline Of Syllabus
Model-based approaches to system evaluation
Quantitative approaches throughout system design, deployment and lifecycle
Metrics, metrology and computer system measurement approaches
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | Present in person teaching, with non-synhronous online lecture material available. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | Lecture follow-up |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | PIP practical support with synchronous online option available. Asynchronous support: email/ Teams |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 28 | 1:00 | 28:00 | Coursework |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Background reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will be used to introduce the learning material and for demonstrating the key concepts by example. Students are expected to follow-up lectures within a few days by re-reading and annotating lecture notes to aid deep learning.
This is a very practical subject. Students are expected to spend time on coursework outside timetabled practical classes.
Students aiming for 1st class marks are expected to widen their knowledge beyond the content of lecture notes through background reading.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | development of modelling coursework (28 hours) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | Tool exercise - Individual exercise to install and use modelling tool |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework assesses practical application of taught material by developing and analysing models using an appropriate modelling tool.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CSC8106's Timetable