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Understanding Computer Systems

Lauren Hyams, Ross Exton, Michael Conterio, Mac Bowley, Rebecca Franks, and Martin O'Hanlon

Lauren Hyams, Ross Exton, Michael Conterio, Mac Bowley, Rebecca Franks, and Martin O'Hanlon

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for GCSE computing teachers as well as teachers from other countries at an equivalent level.

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for GCSE computing teachers as well as teachers from other countries at an equivalent level.

Topics Covered

The functions of different parts of hardware in a computer system
The factors affecting startup performance
The variety of storage, input, and output devices, and when they are appropriate
Operating systems: what they do, why you need them, and the importance of virtual memory
The different types of software: application, system, and utility

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Raspberry Pi Foundation

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Lauren Hyams

Ross Exton

Michael Conterio

Mac Bowley

Rebecca Franks

Martin O'Hanlon

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