IT1020 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION

 The module covers essentials of computer systems and computer

networks.
 Fundamentals of computer organization, combinational & sequential logic circuits,
data communication and computer networks.
 Students will be able to explain how computer systems are organized,
layered communication models, and the basic operation of computer
networks.
LECTURERS

Lecturer In Charge : Dr. Sanvitha Kasthuriarachchi (Malabe Campus) –

sanvitha.k@sliit.lk

Ms. Supipi Karunathilaka (Malabe Campus) – supipi.k@sliit.lk

Ms. Thisara Shyamalee (Malabe Campus) – thisara.s@sliit.lk
Ms. Poorna Panduwawala (Malabe Campus and Metro Campus) - poorna.p@sliit.lk
Ms. Sasini Hathurusinghe (Malabe Campus) – sasini.h@sliit.lk
Ms. Aruni Premarathne (Malabe Campus) – aruni.p@sliit.lk
Ms. Akshi De Silva (Malabe Campus) – akshi.d@sliit.lk
Ms. Bhagyanie Chathurika (Matara Campus) – bhagyanie.c@sliit.lk
COURSE MATERIALS
 All lecture, tutorial and practical materials and notices/ messages are
available in courseweb.
 Enrollment Key: IT1020
METHOD OF DELIVERY

Lecture and Tutorial – 3 hours

Practical – 2 hours
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Continuous Assessment (computer bases) -(50%)

 Test 1(Lecture 1 – Lecture 7)- 25%
 Test 2 (Lecture 8 – Lecture 11)- 25%

Final Examination (written) - 50%

REFERENCES
 Jim Ledin, Dave Farley , Modern Computer Architecture and Organization: Learn x86, ARM, and RISC-
V architectures and the design of smartphones, PCs, and cloud servers, 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition.

 A.Yadin ,Computer Systems Architecture (Chapman & Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing) , 1st Edition
(2016)

 A. Silberschatz ,Operating System Concepts , 10th Edition (2018)

 Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide by Mark A. Dye et. al. (2007)
THANK YOU.