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Introductory lecture for Computer Systems I. Focus on how computers work under the hood, with hands‑on labs using Raspberry Pi and a hardware‑leaning syllabus.

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At‑a‑glance checklist

• [ ] Join the Teams chat for the course and enable notifications
• [ ] Check Moodle for lecture slides, lab briefs, and the reading/watching page
• [ ] Review Raspberry Pi basics and core Linux commands before the first lab
• [ ] Complete the prep homework on Moodle before each lab
• [ ] Bring your notebook to take structured lab notes
• [ ] Pair up for labs and plan who drives vs. navigates

Key dates and weighting

• Labs: 4 assessed labs × 5% each = 20% total
• Labs module component: 10% (separate from the 4×5% lab assessments)
• Final exam: 70% in January (computer‑based, ~50 questions). Results in February
• All lab work and homework are open book, but understanding is expected

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Exact lab dates, the week‑by‑week plan, and submission portals are on Moodle. Check regularly for updates.

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Meeting context

• Introductory lecture for Computer Systems I
• Led by three instructors: Graham Grant, Andrew Wild, and one additional instructor
• Focus on understanding internal workings of computer systems, with greater emphasis on hardware than operating systems
• Labs provide practical, hands‑on experience